Barclay College of Law

Barclay College of Law Programs

The student Barclay College of Law is one of the most exciting experience a student can achieve academically. Barclay College of Law at Cavalla International University provides a well-rounded and solid legal educational program for the students throughout their entire stayed at the college. This helps the students to develop strong intellectual legal minds and to be confident as they develop and polish their legal skills. The atmosphere at the law college is cordial and respectful, which takes into consideration the extraordinary global community of the university. The program covers the core principles, theory, concept, and legal skills while placing strong emphasis on thorough research, theory, practice, and many hands-on activities to engage the minds of students. Our faculty provide many practical examples and demonstrations to help students develop independent research, writing and legal abilities.

The program requires 108 credits for completion. Students enrolled in the accelerated option can complete the Juris Doctor degree in a 1 ½ – 2 years, while those enrolled in the Standard Semester Options may complete the degree in 2-3 years. General courses, which may be altered are listed below:

Juris Doctor Courses (JD)

First – Year program:
First year students entering the program are required take the following courses:
  • LAW 6000 Introduction to Law,
  • Legal Research and Writing – 6
  • LAW 6005 Contracts – 6
  • LAW 6010 Criminal Law – 6
  • LAW 6015 Torts – 6
  • LAW 6020 Civil Procedure – 6
  • LAW 6025 Criminal Procedure – 6
Second Year Program:
  • LAW 6030 Federal Courts/Judicial Administration – 6
  • LAW 6035 Constitutional Law – 6
  • LAW 6040 Evidence – 6
  • LAW 6045 Property Law – 6
  • LAW 6050 Corporate & Business Law – 6
  • LAW 6055 Wills, Trusts & Estates – 6
Third Year Program:
  • LAW 6060 Conflict of Law /International Law – 6
  • LAW 6065 Remedies – 6
  • LAW 6070 Professional Responsibility/Ethics – 6
  • LAW 6075 Administration Law – 6
  • LAW 6080 Immigration Law (or another elective)
  • LAW 6085 Legal Practice Management/Practical Skills – 6

Note: The Law School encourages students to engage in their third year in a capstone learning experience: advanced seminars, clinical practice, and writing projects that call on students to use the full extent of their knowledge, skills, and methodological tools in a field to address the most interesting and complicated legal problems of today.

Third year Students may elect to take any of the courses below or take additional courses from the courses listed below. Interested students should confer with their mentors before making such a decision.
  • LAW 7000 Family Law – 6
  • LAW 6005 Intellectual Property – 6
  • LAW 7010 Bankruptcy Law -6
  • LAW 7015 Legal Practice Management/Professional Skills – 6
  • LAW 7030 Immigration Law – 6
  • LAW 7035 Environmental Law – 6
  • LAW 7040 Labor Law – 6
  • LAW 7045 Patent Law – 6
  • LAW 7050 Worker’s Compensation Law – 6
  • LAW 7055 Dispute Resolution and Conflict Resolution -6
  • LAW 7060 Mediation and Negotiation – 6
  • LAW 7060 Human Rights Law – 6
  • LAW 7065 Animals Rights Law – 6

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Cavalla International University of America is an academic institution registered in the State of Louisiana to conduct legal business and it is approved by the Board of Trustees and the Executive Leadership of the university to grant professional and academic degrees. The University adheres to the educational standards and requirements of the U.S. Department of Education and complies with the rules and regulations of the Louisiana State board of regents (department of education) regarding educational integrity and recruiting requirements for hiring qualified professors with the right academic qualification to teach.

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