The University of Memphis School of Law offers a rigorous curriculum that provides students with a solid foundation in diverse areas of law and an ample opportunity to gain practical experience and to specialize in areas of interest.

The required first-year curriculum introduces students to the building blocks of American law: Civil Procedure, Contracts, Criminal Law, Property, and Torts. The Legal Method program teaches the basics of legal analysis, research, and writing.

The required second-year courses expose students to other fundamental areas of law and to diverse aspects of legal analysis. Second-year students take courses in Business Organizations, Constitutional Law, Criminal Procedure, Decedents' Estates, Evidence, Income Taxation, and Secured Transactions. This exposure introduces students to many of the subjects tested on the bar examination and ensures that students who choose to specialize in an area of law are aware of the diversity of legal practice. Students must also complete the course in Professional Responsibility and satisfy the advanced writing requirement.

Beginning in the second year, students can take advantage of the Law School's wide range of elective offerings. These courses permit specialization in specific areas of the law, such as Taxation or Labor and Employment Law, or enable students to gain exposure to diverse aspects of legal practice. Students may also take advantage of the Law School's extensive Clinical Program and various externship offerings. Co-curricular activities, such as Law Review and Moot Court, allow further opportunities for specialization in writing and advocacy.