Semester Schedules and Class Dates
Distance degree instruction begins on a Sunday and ends on a Saturday, at which time a final examination will be administered.
University
Enrollments for diploma programs, associate, bachelor’s and master’s distance degree programs are processed six (6) times per calendar year. Each course enrollment is for eight (8) weeks with a fixed start and end date.
| Fall A Session* | ||
| Sunday, Sep 1 | Session Begins | |
| Monday, Sep 2 | Labor Day Holiday | |
| Saturday, Oct 26 | Session Ends | |
| Fall B Session | ||
| Sunday, Oct 27 | Session Begins | |
| Monday, Nov 11 | Veteran’s Day | |
| Thursday-Friday, Nov 28-29 | Thanksgiving Break | |
| Saturday, Dec 21 | Session Ends | |
| Winter Break | ||
| Sunday-Saturday, Dec 22, 2024 – Jan 4, 2025 | ||
| Spring A Session* | ||
| Sunday, Jan 5 | Session Begins | |
| Monday, Jan 20 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday | |
| Saturday, Mar 1 | Session Ends | |
| Spring B Session | ||
| Sunday, Mar 2 | Session Begins | |
| Saturday, Apr 26 | Session Ends | |
| Spring Break | ||
| Sunday – Saturday, Apr 27 – May 3, 2025 | ||
| Summer A Session | ||
| Sunday, May 4 | Session Begins | |
| Monday, May 26 | Memorial Day Holiday | |
| Saturday, Jun 28 | Session Ends | |
| Thursday, Jul 4 | Independence Day Holiday | |
| Summer Break | ||
| Sunday – Saturday, Jun 29 – Jul 5 | ||
| Summer B Session | ||
| Sunday, Jul 6 | Session Begins | |
| Saturday, Aug 30 | Session Ends | |
| Fall A Session* | ||
| Sunday, Aug 31 | Session Begins | |
| Monday, Sep 1 | Labor Day Holiday | |
| Saturday, Oct 25 | Session Ends | |
| Fall B Session | ||
| Sunday, Oct 26 | Session Begins | |
| Wednesday, Nov 11 | Veteran’s Day | |
| Thursday-Friday, Nov 27, 28 | Thanksgiving Break | |
| Saturday, Dec 20 | Session Ends | |
| Winter Break | ||
| Sunday – Saturday, Dec 21 2025 – Jan 3, 2026 | ||
School of Law
The first year consists of five courses covering material tested in the First-Year Law Students’ Examination (FYLSX): Torts, Criminal Law, and Contracts, which includes articles 1 and 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code. Courses for the first year of the Juris Doctor program are open for enrollment for spring, fall, and winter sessions.
After the first year and the FYLSX, the upper level curriculum consists of ten courses generally covering fundamental areas of law required to gain admission to the California State Bar. A full course calendar with details can be found below.
| CLASS START | SUBJECT | CLASS WEEKS | STUDY HOURS | QUARTER UNITS | CLASS DATES |
| —— | ALU New Orientation | —— | —— | —— | |
| FALL | LF100B Contracts B | 9 | 180 | 6 | Oct. 27, 2024 – Dec. 28, 2024 |
| —— | ALU New Orientation | —— | —— | —— | |
| WINTER | LF200 Criminal Law* | 14 | 280 | 10 | Dec. 29, 2024 – Apr. 5, 2025 |
| —— | ALU New Orientation | —— | —— | —— | |
| SPRING | LF300A Torts A* | 9 | 180 | 6 | Apr. 6, 2025 – June 7, 2025 |
| LF300B Torts B | 9 | 180 | 6 | Jun. 8, 2025 – Aug. 9, 2025 | |
| —— | ALU New Orientation | —— | —— | —— | |
| FALL | LF100A Contracts A* | 11 | 220 | 7 | Aug. 10, 2025 – Oct. 25, 2025 |
| LF100B Contracts B | 9 | 180 | 6 | Oct. 26, 2025 – Dec. 27, 2025 |
*Incoming students must attend an online NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION, which is typically scheduled a week before the course opens. Please contact admissions@alu.edu for more information.
| Class Number | Subject | Class Weeks | Quarter Units | Class Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU07 | Civil Procedure | 12 | 8 | Aug 11, 2024 – Nov 2, 2024 |
| LU06 | Evidence | 12 | 8 | Nov 3, 2024 – Jan 25, 2025 |
| LU08 | Professional Responsibility | 6 | 4 | Jan 26, 2025 – Mar 8, 2025 |
| LU09 | Constitutional Law | 12 | 8 | Mar 9, 2025 – May 31, 2025 |
| LU10 | Community Property | 10 | 7 | Jun 1, 2025 – Aug 9, 2025 |
| LU01 | Real Property | 12 | 8 | Aug 10, 2025 – Nov 1, 2025 |
| LU02 | Wills & Trusts | 12 | 8 | Nov 2, 2025 – Jan 24, 2026 |
| LU03 | Criminal Procedure | 6 | 4 | January 25, 2026 – March 7, 2026 |
| LU04 | Business Associations | 12 | 8 | March 8, 2026 – May 30, 2026 |
| LU05 | Remedies | 10 | 7 | May 31, 2026 – August 8, 2026 |
| Class Number | Subject | Class Weeks | Quarter Units | Class Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU41 | Advanced Legal Research & Writing | 6 | 4 | Nov 3, 2024 – Dec 14, 2024 |
| LU62 | Advanced Business Associations | 6 | 4 | Dec 15, 2024 – Jan 25, 2025 |
| LU63 | Contemporary Ethical Issues | 6 | 4 | Jan 26, 2025 – Mar 8, 2025 |
| LU64 | Future Interests/Mortgages | 6 | 4 | Mar 9, 2025 – Apr 19, 2025 |
| LU60 | Trial Techniques | 6 | 4 | Apr 20, 2025 – May 31, 2025 |
| LU66 | UCC (Section 2,3, and 9) | 5 | 3 | Jun 1, 2025 – Jul 5, 2025 |
| LU67 | Civil Litigation Before Trial | 5 | 4 | Jul 6, 2025 – Aug 9, 2025 |
| LU68 | Products Liability Litigation | 6 | 4 | Aug 10, 2025 – Sep 20, 2025 |
| – OR – | ||||
| LAW752 | Employment Law | 6 | 4 | Aug 10, 2025 – Sep 20, 2025 |
| LU61 | First Amendment | 6 | 4 | Sep 21, 2025 – Nov 1, 2025 |
| – OR – | ||||
| LAW740 | Immigration Law | 6 | 4 | Sep 21, 2025 – Nov 1, 2025 |
See the holiday schedule for the School of Law.
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