Enrollment Level by Number of Credits
Enrollment and the number of credits a student takes each semester can affect financial aid eligibility, especially for veterans and any student attending summer. The chart below is provided as a guide for students so they can determine the number of credits required to be full-time, 3/4-time and half-time during fall, spring and summer. Figures indicate number of law credits required per semester. Please note that students must be half-time to receive federal aid including Unsubsidized and GradPLUS loans as well as Work-Study.
Questions can be directed to the Office of Financial Aid at ofalaw@msu.edu
| Full-Time | 3/4-Time | Half-Time | Less Than Half-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.D. | 12 or more | 9-11 | 5-8 | 1-4 |
| LL.M./M.J.* | 6 or more | 4-5 | 3 | 1-2 |
| LL.M./M.J.** | 6 or more | 4-5 | 3 | 1-2 |
| LL.M./M.J.*** | 6 or more | 4-5 | 3 | 1-2 |
| Full-Time | 3/4-Time | Half-Time | Less Than Half-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.D. | 7 or more | 5-6 | 3-4 | 1-2 |
| LL.M./M.J.(* and **) | 6 or more | 5 | 3 | 1-2 |
| LL.M./M.J.*** | 6 or more | 5 | 3 | 1 |
* American Legal System (3306, 3347), Intellectual Property (3329, 3344) (Beginning program prior to Spring 2016)
** American Legal System (3306, 3347), Intellectual Property (3329, 3344) (Beginning program Spring 2016 or later)
*** Global Food Law (3345, 3346)