CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY CATALOG

School of Law Issue

2021–2022

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Creighton University General Information ................................................. 2

Creighton Colleges and Schools ......................................................... 2

Mission, Learning Outcomes, and Goals and Objectives ................... 4

Accreditations and Approvals ............................................................. 4

Services for Students with Disabilities ............................................... 7

Email as Official Means of Communication ....................................... 7

Graduation Rates ................................................................................. 7

Degree Policies .................................................................................... 7

Joint and Dual Degree Definitions ............................................... 7

The Jesuit Order .................................................................................. 8

American Jesuit Colleges and Universities ........................................ 8

Creighton University Administration .......................................................... 9

Law ............................................................................................................ 13

Academic Calendar ............................................................................ 13

Withdrawals and Refunds .......................................................... 16

Financial Aid ...................................................................................... 18

Student Life ........................................................................................ 19

Health and Counseling ............................................................... 19

Student Counseling Services .............................................. 19

Student Health Services ...................................................... 19

University Health Insurance Requirements ........................ 20

University Immunization Requirement ............................... 20

Military and Veterans Affairs ............................................................ 21

Academic Policies and Procedures .................................................. 22

Residency and Degree Requirements 7.1-7.6 ........................... 26

Petitions 8.1-8.7 .......................................................................... 27

Academic Discipline 9.1-9.5 ....................................................... 28

Law School Notice on Plagiarism .............................................. 29

Unit of Instruction/Credit Hour Policy ....................................... 30

Application for Degree/Commencement ................................... 30

Temporary Withdrawal ............................................................... 30

Posthumous Degree/Certificate ................................................. 31

Confidentiality and Privacy of Student Records ....................... 31

Transcripts .................................................................................. 33

International and Comparative Law concentration ................... 49

Litigation concentration ............................................................. 49

Sports Law concentration .......................................................... 49

Dual Degree Programs ...................................................................... 51

JD/MS-GOAL Dual Degree .......................................................... 51

JD/M.S., NCR .............................................................................. 52

J.D. / Master of Business Administration ................................. 52

Faculty ................................................................................................ 53

Index .......................................................................................................... 55

CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY

1878 and one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States,

Creighton is a vibrant and diverse learning community that offers its

students more than an education.

Nationally recognized for providing a challenging and balanced

educational experience, the University offers a rigorous academic

agenda with a broad range of disciplines, providing more than 8,000

undergraduate, graduate and professional students with degree programs

that emphasize education of the whole person—academically, socially

and spiritually. The student body represents all 50 states and U.S.

territories, as well as more than 40 countries.

Creighton offers 140 academic programs in nine colleges and schools

consecutive year, Creighton was recognized on the prestigious list of

National Universities for offering a full range of undergraduate majors

and master’s and doctoral programs, and for producing groundbreaking

research. For 16 years in a row, Creighton had been ranked No. 1 in the

Midwest category. Creighton is also acclaimed by other college rankings

organizations, including The Princeton Review, which selected Creighton

as one of the nation’s “Best 386 Colleges” in its 2021 edition.

Location

Omaha, with a metropolitan area population of nearly 1 million, is

Nebraska’s largest city. It is located on the western bank of the Missouri

hotels and the airport.

Omaha is on a number of “best” lists, as reported by the Greater Omaha

Chamber of Commerce, including: No. 2, “Best Cities for Renters

2021" (Forbes); No. 5, “Cities with the Best Work-Life Balance 2021”

(SmartAsset); and No. 35, “Happiest Cities in America 2021,” (WalletHub),

among others.

In addition to the main campus in Omaha and online education

accessible from anywhere in the world, Creighton has a health sciences

campus in Phoenix and a College of Nursing campus in Grand Island,

Nebraska.

in the city’s economic development. The two brothers were widely known

for their business enterprises, and the two couples were also widely

regarded for their philanthropy.

Edward died in 1874, and his widow included $100,000 in her will to

establish Creighton College in memory of her husband. Mary Lucretia

died in 1876, and her executors, who included her brother-in-law John,

purchased 6.2 acres of land at the northwest corner of what is currently

24th and California streets. The land and additional securities were

transferred to Bishop James O’Connor of Omaha, and construction began

on the school.

University” under Nebraska law. Much of the initial teaching was below

the collegiate level; in 1891, Creighton University awarded its first

baccalaureate degrees.

Edward and Mary Lucretia’s generosity is credited with establishing

Creighton College, while John and Sarah Emily’s philanthropy enlarged

it to a five-school university. Today, Creighton University consists of nine

schools and colleges:

scores and pass rates consistently exceed the national average, and 91%

of 2021 graduates matched with their specialties of choice. One of the

ways Creighton advances health care is through research, and Creighton

researchers are driven by a strong desire to make a difference in patients’

lives. They are making discoveries and developing new therapies in

bacterial resistance, cancer, hearing loss, the conditions that impact bone

health and loss, and more.

Professions (https://spahp.creighton.edu/)

Founded in 1905, the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions has

Mission Statement

Creighton is a Catholic and Jesuit comprehensive university committed

to excellence in its selected undergraduate, graduate and professional

programs.

As Catholic, Creighton is dedicated to the pursuit of truth in all its forms

and is guided by the living tradition of the Catholic Church.

As Jesuit, Creighton participates in the tradition of the Society of Jesus,

which provides an integrating vision of the world that arises out of a

community are challenged to reflect on transcendent values, including

their relationship with God, in an atmosphere of freedom of inquiry, belief

and religious worship. Service to others, the importance of family life,

the inalienable worth of each individual, and appreciation of ethnic and

cultural diversity are core values of Creighton.

Creighton faculty members conduct research to enhance teaching, to

contribute to the betterment of society, and to discover newknowledge.

Faculty and staff stimulate critical and creative thinking and provide

ethical perspectives for dealing with an increasingly complex world.

University Assessment of Learning

religion and sexual orientation.

Each program defines its learning goals/graduate outcomes, and these

outcomes should be in alignment with each College/School's goals as

well as the broader university-wide goals. A variety of outcome measures

Goals and Objectives

Creighton University exists to educate her students with a view to their

intellectual expansion, social adequacy, physical development, aesthetic

appreciation, and spiritual enrichment. Creighton serves her publics

community service and leadership.

Members of every denomination are enrolled in and welcome to all

courses in the University. While Creighton fosters learning in a Christian-

oriented setting and challenges students to reflect on transcendental

truths, students are not required to participate in religious services or

activities.

All educational programs of Creighton University are open to both men

and women.

The University Assessment Plan has been established to help measure

the success of Creighton’s academic programs. Each college and school

has in place its own appropriate plan to determine student achievement

Creighton University is fully accredited by The Higher Learning

Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools,

the accrediting agency for the region in which the University is situated.

Higher Learning Commission

230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, Illinois 60604-1411

Phone: 800.621.7440 / 312.263.0456 | Fax: 312.263.7462 |

The Heider College of Business is an accredited member of the

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business-AACSB

(CAAHEP (https://www.caahep.org/)) upon the recommendation of the

Committee on Accreditation of Education Programs for the Emergency

Medical Services Professions. The program also is approved by the State

of Nebraska.

The Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, Master’s degree in Nursing, Doctor

of Nursing Practice, and post-graduate APRN certificate at Creighton

The Department of Social Work is an accredited Council on Social Work

Education (CSWE (https://www.cswe.org/Accreditation.aspx/)) program

preparing professional undergraduate social workers.

The teacher education programs of Creighton University are fully

accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation

"approval without reporting requirements.” The Commission is a specialized

accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of

Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted

at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611.

The Commission’s web address is: http://www.ada.org/en/coda (http://

www.ada.org/en/coda/).

The Creighton University School of Law is fully accredited by the

American Bar Association Section (ABA (https://www.americanbar.org/

groups/legal_education/)) of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar.

The School of Law is also a member of the Association of American Law

medical education leading to the M.D. degree in institutions that are

themselves accredited by regional accrediting associations. Institutional

accreditation assures that medical education takes place in a sufficiently

rich environment to foster broad academic purposes. The School of

Medicine is also an institutional member of the Association of American

Medical Colleges.

The School of Medicine is also accredited by The Accreditation Council

for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME (https://www.acgme.org/)) for

the training of medical residents.

The School of Pharmacy and Health Professions programs are accredited

The University is also approved by and/or a member of the following:

American Council on Education, Association of American Colleges

and Universities, Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities,

Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Nebraska,

Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education, Council of

libraries/) to explore any of the Creighton University Libraries.

Creighton’s new health sciences campus in midtown Phoenix has a fall

2021 expected opening date, and will feature an 180,000-square-foot,

seven-story building. The project is the centerpiece of a significant city

students), Old Gym 437 or by telephone 402.280.2166.

The following person has been designated to monitor compliance and

to answer any questions regarding the University's non-discrimination

policies:

The United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights

offices/list/ocr/).

Creighton University, inspired out of a Catholic and Jesuit tradition,

treasures the innate dignity of each member of our community and

upholds the sanctity of each human being as a profound gift of God.

Finding the resplendence of the divine reflected in the uniqueness of

every person, we seek, acknowledge and celebrate diversity at Creighton

because our Catholic and Ignatian heritage inspires and impels us to do

so.

Diversity in principle is the “service of faith in the promotion of justice.”

and oppression for others.

language, physical appearance, physical ability, or social class.

Our caring, hospitable community, our attention to those who are

underserved, our academic and co-curricular offerings, and our

admissions, hiring, and promotion policies all give testimony to our desire

to make Creighton a welcoming, inclusive community. We do this by

Services for students with disabilities are provided to qualified students

to ensure equal access to educational opportunities, programs, and

activities in the most integrated setting possible. Accommodations

are provided on a case-by-case basis. Students are encouraged to

request and/or disclose need of accommodations as soon as possible

Center for Health or Counseling or other appropriate agencies prior to

The Creighton University assigned e-mail account shall be the official

means of communication with all students, faculty and staff. All

community members are responsible for all information sent to them

via their University assigned e-mail account. Members who choose

to manually forward mail from their University e-mail accounts are

responsible for ensuring that all information, including attachments, is

transmitted in its entirety to the preferred account.

All faculty, staff and students are required to maintain an @creighton.edu

computer account. This account provides both an online identification

Faculty, staff and students are expected to check their e-mail on a

frequent and consistent basis in order to stay current with University-

related communications. Faculty, staff and students have the

institution’s graduation/completion rates, in compliance with the

Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. To request graduation rate

information, please contact the University Registrar at 402.280.2702 or

[email protected].

Creighton University does not award dual (two) or multiple undergraduate

degrees, whether concurrently or consecutively. Undergraduate students

degree. The student will choose which major will be primary, which is

what will determine the type of degree (BA, BS, BSChm, BSBA, BFA, BSEvs

or BSEMS).

both programs sequentially. It requires the completion of all requirements

for each degree, but allows students to count designated credits to fulfill

the requirements for both degrees. Students must be accepted and meet

the requirements for each degree and follow the rules for the transfer or

use of credit from one program to the other. Dual degree programs are

primarily designed for the degrees to be earned concurrently, however

may be earned consecutively. When one of the degrees is a bachelor's

degree, the degrees will normally be earned consecutively. Undergraduate

degrees describe a full program of study, which includes the core, major

requirements, and credit hour requirements. Dual degrees can be any

Graduate degrees, however, a student may not earn two Undergraduate

would participate in the joint degree program.

The Society of Jesus is a Roman Catholic religious order of men known

as the Jesuits. It was founded in Paris by St. Ignatius of Loyola over 460

years ago. In addition to their work in parishes, primary and secondary

education, the Jesuits sponsor twenty-eight colleges and universities in

the United States.

The Jesuits are the founding order of Creighton University and turned the

governance ofCreighton over to the Board of Trustees in 1968. While the

The Jesuit tradition strives to form women and men to be of service for

manifesting God's goodness, and graduates of Jesuit universities and

colleges are called upon to "set the world on fire" by studying it, engaging

with it, and changing it so that all people recognize their true identity as

beloved sons and daughters of God.

Alabama Spring Hill College, Mobile

Connecticut Fairfield University, Fairfield

Maryland Loyola University Maryland,

Michigan University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit

Missouri Rockhurst University, Kansas City

Nebraska Creighton University, Omaha

New Jersey Saint Peter's University, Jersey City

New York Canisius College, Buffalo

Seattle University, Seattle

Wisconsin Marquette University, Milwaukee



(Seminaries and high schools are not included in this list.)

ASSOCIATION OF JESUIT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

One Dupont Circle, Suite 405

Washington, D.C. 20036

phone: 202.862.9893 fax: 202.862.8523

www.ajcunet.edu (http://www.ajcunet.edu)

At Creighton University School of Law, you’ll receive a purposeful,

practical legal education—rooted in academic excellence and a

commitment to the greater good. The first step to pursuing your law

degree at Creighton is to apply online (https://www.lsac.org/) through

the Law School Admission Council (LSAC).

Degree Programs

Creighton offers three ways to earn your Juris Doctor, or JD, the degree

you’ll need to practice law in the United States:

JD Program (http://law.creighton.edu/program/Law-JD/) —our traditional

Accelerated JD Program (https://law.creighton.edu/current-students/

academics/degree-programs/accelerated-jd-program/)—earn your JD in

two years versus three

the country and abroad. Take the LSAT as early as possible and no later

than the February prior to the August in which you want to enter law

school. The test is administered through LSAC (http://www.lsac.org)

(Law School Admission Council.) Apply online (https://os.lsac.org/

Logon/Access.aspx) to Creighton School of Law through LSAC.

Register for LSAC’s Credential Assembly Service, obtain an LSAC account

number, and request letters of recommendation and all undergraduate

and graduate transcripts be sent to LSAC.

Submit 2 letters of recommendation: We prefer that 1 of your letters be

from a college professor. We recommend you submit your letters through

should speak to factors in your background that indicate your potential

success as a Creighton law student, such as your motivation to study law,

your work experience, special interests, honors, community involvement

To hold your seat, two $250 seat deposits are required (see your

acceptance letter for details).

Tuition and fees are payable in advance for an entire semester and are

subject to change without notice.

1

Law Tuition per credit hour $1,425

Accelerated Law Tuition per credit

hour (University and Technology

Fee Fall/Spring only)

GOAL Program - Continuing Goal

Students charged in addition to Law

Tuition per semester

semester (full time)

University Fee per semester (part

time)

University Technology Fee per

semester (part time)

Student Bar Association Fee per

semester

Student Health Insurance for 6

months

2

2

This charge may be waived if the student presents evidence that he

or she carries insurance that provides coverage at least comparable

to the student insurance offered by the University.

3

In compliance with the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of

2018, Creighton University will not impose a late fee, deny access to

facilities or services, or assess any other penalty against an eligible

student using Chapter 31 (Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment)

or Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill®) benefits due to a late payment

assessed a $25 fee. The University reserves the right to revoke or to deny

this privilege to any individual at any time.

start dateof the semester or term will not be liable for the tuition or fees

associated with each course. If a student withdraws after the official

start date of the semester or term, tuition refunds will be posted to the

student's tuition and fee account based on the schedule shown below.

4-, 5- or 6-

1st - 3rd

term

term

8th

term or

after

The first step to securing financial aid is to complete the Free Application

for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/).

You may apply after October 1 prior to the August in which you plan to

enter Creighton School of Law. Please use Creighton’s FAFSA School

Code 002542. Once we receive your FAFSA information and notice of your

direct or indirect educational costs.

Satisfactory Academic Progress

Federal regulations require that students must be making satisfactory

academic progress, as defined by the institution, to be eligible for federal

financial aid. Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is the successful

completion of degree requirements within the maximum time frame

allowed to earn the degree. The progress of each law student will be

monitored at the conclusion of each academic year to determine that

the student is making satisfactory academic progress. A law student

must maintain a cumulative 1.85 GPA after the first year, and a 2.00 GPA

When admitting a student, Creighton does so with a sincere concern for

the student's well-being. With this in mind, the services in this section,

in addition to those described elsewhere in this Catalog, are designed to

assist each student to attain fulfillment in the university environment.

health-and-counseling/) services include:

• Student Health Education and Compliance office provides health

education and wellness resources to students, with the mission

of enhancing well-being and academic success. This office also

monitors immunization and health insurance compliance in

accordance with University policy.

• Student Counseling Services provides understanding, acceptance,

practical help and treatment for day-to-day challenges and personal

growth and development.

• CHI Health Clinic-Student Care Clinic provides clinical health care to

health-and-counseling/student-counseling-services/) provides counseling

support to all full-time Creighton students. Counseling services are

intended to assist all students in their growth, their adjustment to

academic and life challenges, and their development of healthy strategies

for living. Our services encourage positive health and wellness practices.

The staff is sensitive to the cultural and life-style uniqueness of all

students. We work in concert with Student Health Services to provide

a holistic, collaborative care setting for students. Student Counseling

Services maintains all mental health records for Creighton University

students in its Electronic Health Record.

International Association of Counseling Services. Counseling services

are offered at no cost to Creighton students. There is a fee for some

psychological assessment services.

Student Health Services includes:

Board-certified physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants

will provide the following services from the CHI Health Clinic-Student

Care Clinic:

population health coaches, physical and occupational therapists, and

Students can schedule an appointment by calling 402.280.2735. Clinic

hours are 8:00am to 8:00pm Monday through Thursday and 8:00am

to 5:00pm on Fridays. Walk-in and same-day appointments are also

available. The clinic will also be open the first and third Saturdays of each

month.

24/7 full-service community emergency department located at the CHI

Health clinic at 24th and Cuming Streets. Severe conditions/injuries

are transferred to the Level 1 Trauma Center at CHI health Creighton

University Medical Center-Bergan Mercy.

Student Health Education and Compliance

The Student Health Education and Compliance Office (https://

studentlife.creighton.edu/wellness/health-and-counseling/student-

Services include:

Comprehensive Health Insurance is required for ALL Full-time students

1

and must include the following:

• National Coverage for inpatient and outpatient medical care.

(Emergency only coverage does not satisfy this requirement).

• National Coverage for inpatient and outpatient mental health care.

(Emergency only coverage does not satisfy this requirement).

• Coverage is currently active and maintained for the entire school year,

including summers.

• Offers an unlimited lifetime maximum.

sponsored Student Health Insurance Plan (https://www.uhcsr.com/

creighton/).

• If a student already has a comprehensive insurance plan, he/she

must waive the coverage through the student's NEST account.

International students (on an F-1 or J-1 visa) are not eligible to waive

the health insurancecoverage.

• The on-line waiver process begins each July 1st and continues

through the deadline of September 7th.This information is required

on an annualbasis.

• The premium for the University-sponsored Student Health Insurance

Plan will remain on the student’s account unless the waiver process

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studentlife.creighton.edu/wellness/health-and-counseling/student-

health-education-and-compliance/insurance-requirements/)

Effective July 7, all students reporting to the Omaha and Phoenix

campuses are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to

their arrival on campus.

Students can request a medical exemption or an exemption

due to the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) status of the

and Drug Administration. Completed forms should be emailed to

[email protected] ([email protected].).

apply to all students. International students, health science students

immunizations and University immunization requirements. Please

consult the Student Immunization Requirements website (https://

studentlife.creighton.edu/wellness/health-and-counseling/student-

health-education-and-compliance/immunization-requirements/) for

Residential Students:Students must have immunization requirements

completed and immunization records verified by Student Health

Education and Compliance prior to registering for classes and prior

to receiving a housing assignment. Students who are in process of

completing immunization requirements (i.e., have started a series for the

Immunization Exemptions: Exemptions to the University immunization

exemption request.

As an approved institution for federal education benefits from the U.S.

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Creighton University welcomes

active duty service members, veterans and their dependents. Creighton’s

Office of Military and Veterans Affairs provides services and support

to our Veterans, Service members, Dependents and Spouses (VSDS)

primary conduit to military institutional and community partners, as well

The Office of Military and Veterans Affairs assists students with the use

of their veterans educational benefits by acting as their liaison with the

VA and certifying their enrollment each term and/or semester to ensure

proper receipt of their applicable benefits. Currently we have students in

all nine of our schools and colleges using the following benefit chapters:

• Chapter 30 – Montgomery GI Bill

®

– Active Duty (MGIB-AD)

®

• Chapter 35 – Survivors & Dependents (DEA)

®

Creighton University is very proud of our commitment to our VSDS

including our participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Chapter 33

students with 100% entitlement are eligible to participate in the Yellow

Ribbon program with the exception of students currently on active duty

• Undergraduate students up to $24,000 additional tuition dollars per

academic year ($12,000 from Creighton with a $12,000 match from

the VA)

reduced by, other institutional aid awarded. The university reviews its

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans

Affairs (VA).

Notice: By enrolling at Creighton University School of Law, any student

hereby agrees to be governed by the following rules. Creighton University

School of Law reserves the right to change these rules from time to time

with or without notice.

of recurrent academic problems. They are subject to amendment by

the faculty at any time. Amendments are effective from the time they

apply the rules in order to meet the goals of the academic standards set

out in the rules. The Academic Affairs Committee’s interpretations of the

rules in individual cases are authoritative and, subject only to review by

the faculty, are part of the rules. No petitioner under these rules has the

in which it has been interpreted and applied by the committee and the

faculty.

of all assigned work in courses in which a student is registered are

work or attendance is unsatisfactory.

Preparation for, attendance at, and participation in all classes is

sign the attendance sheet for another student.

The 80 percent attendance rule is mandatory and may not be lowered

of his or her scheduled classes in any course will receive a grade of

Absence Failure (AF) for the course. The Law School will use its best

efforts to provide appropriate notice to those students who are in danger

of reaching the 20 percent mark, however, students are responsible for

for all absences. Notices will be sent to the student’s Creighton email

account.

result in a grade of AF on the permanent transcript of the student so

excluded.

matters as the Dean and Faculty deem appropriate. Chronic, repeated, or

academic deficiency. Any student, whether full or part time, who achieves

a cumulative grade point average below 2.0 at the end of the student’s

third semester or any semester thereafter will be dismissed from the law

school for academic deficiency. The law school will define the conditions

probation. The law school will define the conditions of probation for

such students, including, but not limited to, the courses that they may

take. A transfer student with advanced standing, whether attending full

or part time, must have a cumulative grade point average at Creighton

of 2.0 or higher after two semesters at Creighton. A transfer student

transfers to Creighton.

student's official transcripts verifying all academic credits undertaken

degree(s) conferred.

time during the course of study, the student accumulates more than 11

hours in failures. This rule applies even though the student subsequently

passes the course pursuant to Rule 4.

3.1 (a) All first year courses shall have a written final examination,

except Legal Research and Writing I and II.

   (b) In all other courses written final examinations will be given at the

end of each semester except:

4.2 A passing grade received in a course the student has re-registered for

pursuant to rule 4.1 shall be averaged with the earlier failing grade for the

purpose of computing the student's cumulative grade point average. (See

4.3 A grade of XF will be entered in the event of a failure to take an

4.5 The due date for papers submitted in courses or seminars is the

examination period. After the last day of the examination period, the

instructor, in consultation with the Dean, may further extend the due date

for a paper in a seminar or course for a reasonable period of time only if

the student demonstrates serious and compelling reasons justifying the

exceed a period of two weeks. During the period of an excused delay in

submitting a paper, a grade of "I" will be entered as the student's grade in

the course or seminar.

the student wishes to earn credit for the course, the student may submit

a paper to the instructor teaching the course for which the student was

registered no later than the last day of the next regularly scheduled

examination period. In the event that the student does not turn in the

paper by the end of the next regularly scheduled examination period, or in

the event that the student does not attain a passing grade on the paper

the course or seminar, the student may submit the paper to any instructor

5.1 A student’s scholarship rating is reported with letter grades, and

a student’s academic standing is reported with grade point averages

computed on a 4.0 scale as follows:

  Grade points for each

A+ Outstanding 4.00

A Outstanding 4.00

A- Outstanding 3.67

B+ Good 3.33

B Good 3.00

B- Good 2.67

C+ Satisfactory 2.33

C Satisfactory 2.00

C- Inferior 1.67

I Incomplete Work

(a) excused extension of time to submit

seminar paper when due;

(b) excused absence from an examination

5.2 AF, XF, and UN have a point value of 0. SA does not have a point value

the graduating class and have a minimum cumulative grade point

average of 3.0;

of the graduating class and have a minimum cumulative grade point

average of 3.5; and

of the graduating class and have a minimum cumulative grade point

average of 3.9.

eligible to graduate with honors on the following basis only:

6.7 shall be graded "satisfactory" or "unsatisfactory".

6.1  Course of Study

6.3 No student shall enroll in a course in a school other than Creighton Law

School without the prior consent of the Dean. (See also Academic Rules

6.9 and 6.10.)

6.4 A student's registration may be changed in the following manner:

 All changes in registration must be made through the Office of the Dean

by contacting the Associate Registrar.

6.5  Second- and third-year students who may audit a course with the

consent of the instructor. No student who has audited a course may

register for credit in that course. A student receives no credit for auditing a

course, and auditing a course fulfills no graduation requirement.

Only written requests that include specific information about why the

temporary withdrawal is being requested will be considered. There is no

guarantee that a request will be granted. A temporary withdrawal cannot

be approved retroactively.

receive permission in advance to enroll in courses at another regionally-

accredited institution during this time. Courses not approved in advance

may not be transferred back to Creighton University.

Temporary Withdrawal – Medical/Psychological

do so on behalf of the student, once the incapacitation of the student

is documented. A licensed healthcare provider must submit a letter

substantiating the condition and supporting the withdrawal.

Temporary Withdrawal – Personal

This may be requested when personal circumstances (e.g., family illness,

Temporary Withdrawal – Military Obligations

the National Guard or Reserves who are called into active duty for military

service by the United States during a war, other operation or national

at a service school. If the student’s military service requires an absence

longer than one year, the student should discuss this with the Dean of the

college or school.

The student will receive a full refund of tuition and fees paid to Creighton

withdrawal is received after the last day to drop classes:

completed during the semester.

c. A grade in all courses, upon approval of all instructors, based on

work completed to the date of the withdrawal request.

meal-plan, if applicable, based on taking the percentage of days

registered at the University over the total number of days in the

The student will be required to return university property, such as keys

to residence halls, university computer equipment, library books, etc. in

order to receive a refund or re-enroll.

Creighton University’s policy relating to the confidentiality and privacy

of student records is in keeping with the Family Educational Rights and

Privacy Act (FERPA). Information about students or former students

will not be released without the consent of the student other than in the

rights with respect to their educational records. They are:

arrangements for, and notify the student of the time and place where

the records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained

by the University official to whom the request was submitted, that

records that the student believes is inaccurate or misleading.

Students may ask the University to amend a record that they believe

is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the University official

the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosures without consent.

Public Safety personnel and Student Health staff); a person or

company with whom the University has contracted (such as an

attorney, auditor, collection agency, and the National Student

Clearinghouse); a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a

student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary

or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in

performing his or her tasks.

Generally, schools must have written permission from the student in

order to release any information from a student’s education record.

However, FERPA allows schools to disclose those records, without

• Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to a student

• Organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the

school

• Accrediting organizations

• To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena

Following is a listing of the location and types of education records and

the officeof the respective official responsible:

Registrar’s Office (Brandeis Hall 202)

School or College Dean’s Office

by some academic departments and by some faculty advisors

concerning their advisees

Center for Health and Counseling (Harper Center, Room 1034)

Office of International Programs (Creighton Hall, Third Floor)

• Records of students who studied abroad

Residence Life Office (Swanson Hall 136)

• Housing information

• Financial aid records

University Business Office (Creighton Hall 113)

• Financial records, including those pertaining to tuition, fees, and

student loans

Vice Provost for Student Life (Creighton Hall 224)

• Disciplinary records

University Ministries (Creighton Hall, Room 110 )

• Directory information

University Registrar, who is designated as the University Custodian of

Student Records.

A copy of a student’s academic record is called a transcript and is issued

Transcripts will not be released to a third party while astudent ispart

ofanon-going investigation that may lead to suspension, expulsion or

dismissal.

• Disciplinary Expulsion

Students who are in an ongoing investigation may have the following

notation appear on their academic record, including the official

transcripts of the University:

academic integrity violations, will have the following notations appear on

After completing your first year at Creighton University School of Law you

are required to earn 58 additional hours to graduate. To achieve that, you

must take an average of 15 hours in each of your last four semesters. To

reduce that number, you can take summer courses. If you would like to

take more than 17 hours—or fewer than 10 hours—in any semester you’ll

Course Title Credits

Writing I

LAW125 Property Law 4

LAW131 Torts 4

 Term Credits 16

Semester 2

LAW104 Civil Procedure II 3

LAW107 Constitutional Law 4

LAW112 Contracts II 3

LAW115 Criminal Law 3

LAW118 Legal Research and

3

LAW203 Professional

Responsibility

3

LAW205 Legal Research and

Writing III

3

LAW335 Business Associations 4

LAW341 Criminal Procedure 3

LAW355 Evidence 3

LAW429 Commercial Law 3

LAW457 Trusts and Estates 3

 Term Credits 22

 Term Credits 3

Experiential Learning Required

Experiential Learning Requirement in Second or

Third year.

6

See "Experiential Learning" tab for list of



 Term Credits 6

Second and Third Year Electives

Select credits needed to reach 90 total credits. 27

No more than 18 of the 90 credits may be in

non-classroom hours.



 Term Credits 27

LAW522 Classroom Component-Milton Abrahams Legal

1

LAW100. Introduction to Law. 0 credits.

This course is required for all accelerated J.D. students. Students

and skills helpful for success in law school. The course will include

outlines; how to take law school exams.

courts, including subject matter jurisdiction, venue, personal jurisdiction,

LAW104. Civil Procedure II. 3 credits.

Civil Procedure II continues the coverage from Civil Procedure I, including

subject matter jurisdiction, venue, personal jurisdiction, choice of

topics may include state action, the Due Process, Equal Protection,

LAW111. Contracts I. 3 credits.

LAW117. Legal Research and Writing I. 2 credits.

studied. Computer-assisted legal research is introduced.

LAW125. Property Law. 4 credits.

Property Law explores the acquisition, ownership, and concept of

property. Product liability and various business torts are also discussed.

and secrets; advertising; solicitation of clients; the contingent fee;

and many of the items contained in the old legal Canons of Ethics. As

This course addresses legal issues that affect animals, including

companion animals, wildlife, and animals raised for commercial

purposes. Topics that will be discussed include animal cruelty, animals as

property, tort claims regarding animals, estate issues involving animals,

animals raised for food, animals in entertainment, animals used for

class. This course is a related course in the Energy, Environmental, and

hearings and the analytical structure of the component parts of

proceedings in these forums. From among the students in this course,

students will be selected to represent Creighton in the ABA Arbitration

Competition. The course will cover development of theme and theory;

Practice teams (conducted during the second-semester of the second

year) or (2) who are enrolled in the Werner Institute with a specialized

examination preparations and does not replace existing commercial

accounting and the independent accountant in our society. Students who

land finance and lease issues. This course is a related course in the

Energy, Environmental, and Sustainability Law Area of Concentration.

trial tactics, trial preparation, direct and cross-examination of witnesses,

and trial strategies generally. Students will prepare for regional trial

competitions and will be required to try the competition cases. All

103, LAW 104, and LAW 355.

Republic and then its post-World War II Basic Law founding the Federal

Republic of Germany alongside newer examples of constitution making in

post-war Afghanistan and post-war Iraq. Students select research topics

on which to write in addition to selecting a specific constitution on which

on their preferred approaches to these dispute resolution methods.