JD Ranked Bidding – Additional Details

Dear Students,

In accordance with ABA Standard 313(c), the Law School maintains priority enrollment for JD students in any course that is:

• Required for the JD degree,
• Needed for bar exam preparation, or
• Required for bar admission,

unless otherwise specified by law. These courses are referred to as “required and foundational law courses.”

Required and Foundational Upper-Level Courses:

1. Constitutional Law (Con Law)
2. Property
3. Professional Responsibility (PR)
4. Corporations

These courses are typically offered in both the fall and spring semesters and are subject to JD priority enrollment using Ranked Bidding.

Please see our Ranked Bidding – Registration Phase 1 webpage for details on the registration process, along with the JD Registration Guide.

For upcoming registration dates, please see the 2026-2027 Registration Calendar.