We transform students into outstanding lawyers.

Our challenging academic programs include a blend of rigorous classes and practical legal experience that ready students for the bar exam, the courtroom, and the practice of law.

Study law on your terms, with multiple campuses, night and weekend programs, and classes that start year-round, at your pace, in a way that meets your needs.
Our faculty are mentors who combine their own experience practicing law with a love of teaching.
Our student body mirrors a diverse world, and students learn in a welcoming, supportive environment that allows them to later practice law in all types of settings and communities.
Our strong culture of service emphasizes giving back, and our legal clinics provide opportunities to learn the law while doing what you did before law school — working to make a difference in the lives of others.

Scholarships

Earn from 10-100% of tuition throughout your enrollment.

Earning a scholarship during the admissions process can significantly reduce the total cost of a legal education. You can earn a 10-100% tuition scholarship that is applied to all 90 credits required for graduation. Scholarships are awarded in 10% increments.

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Juris Doctor Curriculum

Every student completes 90 credit hours, including 66 credit hours of required substantive and skills-based courses, plus 24 credit hours of elective course concentrations.

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Concentrations

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Experiential Learning

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Course Descriptions

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