IX. Degree Requirements for Master's Candidates

A. General Requirements

To be recommended for the Master’s degree all candidates must successfully complete a minimum number of credits, complete the required coursework, meet the school residency or continuous enrollment requirement, fulfill all financial obligations to UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law (UNH Law) and comply with UNH Law’s Conduct Code. Unless otherwise stated, all rules apply to Master’s candidates regardless of the program in which they are enrolled.

B. Required Credits

  1. Number of Credits. Master’s candidates must successfully complete a minimum of thirty (30) credits from a selection of required and elective curriculum.
  2. Maximum Number of Credits per Semester
    1. Residential Master’s candidates may not enroll in more than seventeen (17) credits per academic semester.
    2. Online Master’s candidates may not enroll in more than twelve (12) credits per semester without special permission from the Associate Dean or their designee.
  3. Maximum Number of Credits per Program
    1. Residential Master’s candidates may attempt thirty-four (34) credits between the fall and spring semesters.
    2. Online Master’s candidates may attempt no more than 30 credits without permission from the Associate Dean or their designee.

C. Course Work

Candidates must complete a variety of required and elective courses, depending on the program in which the candidate is enrolled.

Curriculum - The required curriculum is set by the faculty and can only be altered by faculty vote. A curriculum table explaining all requirements can be found at the following links: