Most graduates elect to take Corporations, Commercial Transactions now Secured Transactions, and the course in basic federal Income Taxation. These courses, though not required, are often selected by students because of their importance in so many different areas of law practice. Beyond these, it is recommended that students select a broadly-based curriculum by choosing at least some courses from each of the described areas. Students may also seek to explore some area in greater depth, consistent with their interests or career plans. A moderate degree of specialization is possible, and often desirable, through course selection within the categories suggested and through participation in seminars.
Students often give substantial attention to bar examination subjects in making course selections.
The bar examiners' choices are a relevant consideration but should not be decisive in the design of your legal education. If courses are selected with a view to obtaining a diversified program, you will find that you have been exposed to most bar subjects. The combination of sound legal training, available bar review courses and outlines, and the option to omit some questions on many bar examinations should be sufficient to enable graduates of the school to pass the bar examination without having taken each of the bar subjects. In making your course selections for your second year, you should tentatively plan your third year courses as well. This will make you focus on your overall program and how it might best be scheduled.