<p>I suppose you are asking how many credit hours you must have to get a JD? The number of credit hours differs by school, if only because each law school can determine for itself how many credits to attribute to classes. </p>
<p>The American Bar Association, which is the accrediting body for law schools, has the following regulations that law schools must follow:</p>
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<p>Generally, you need to complete three full time years of study in order to graduate with a JD. Most law schools also have both lower level (first year) and upper level writing requirements. You should check with the law schools you are considering for any more specific requirements of those schools.</p>