A Top-Tier Legal Education for Working Professionals
The University of San Diego School of Law part-time JD program is designed primarily for law students who are employed and cannot attend day classes. Four years of evening study are generally required to complete the degree. In general, classes are scheduled Monday through Thursday evenings beginning at 5:30 pm. Additional classes may be scheduled as needed. Study groups may be scheduled Monday through Thursday beginning at 4:30 pm. These study groups may be mandatory during the spring semester. After completing the first year of the part-time program, students may take day classes or request to transfer to full-time status.
Key Program Features
Nationally ranked, four-year part-time JD program (fully ABA-accredited)
Ability to work full-time or part-time and take classes in the evenings
Courses are offered Monday – Thursday evenings beginning at 5:30 pm.
*Study groups may be scheduled Monday - Thursday beginning at 4:30 pm and may be mandatory in the spring.
Flexibility to take both day and evening courses after your first year of study
Option to take summer courses to expedite the completion of the degree
Program Timeline
Enrollment is in the fall semester only, with classes typically beginning in the third week of August
The USD School of Law accepts June LSAT or GRE scores
Day courses are available to part-time students after the first year
The part-time JD program can be completed in a minimum of four years
Part-Time Student Resources
Navigating law school as a part-time student comes with its own benefits and challenges. Our administrators are available at a time that is convenient to you, including after hours at your request. We also have a variety of resources available specifically for part-time students.
First-Year Part-Time Curriculum
First-Year Courses
- Contracts – 4 credits
- Criminal Law – 4 credits
- Property – 4 credits
- Torts – 4 credits
- Legal Writing and Research – 2 credits (both semesters)
- Experiential Advocacy Practicum – 1 credit (both semesters)
Sample First-Year Schedule
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torts 5:30-7:20 pm |
Torts (Study Group) 4:30 - 5:20 pm |
Torts 5:30-7:20 pm |
Civil Procedure (Study Group) 4:30 - 5:20 pm |
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| Experiential Learning 7:30-9:20 pm |
Civil Procedure 5:30-7:20 pm |
Legal Writing 7:30-8:30 pm |
Civil Procedure 5:30-7:20 pm |
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| Legal Writing 7:30-8:45 pm |
Questions About the Part-Time JD Program?
Contact the USD School of Law Office of Admissions and Financial Aid with questions about the part-time JD program by emailing jdinfo@sandiego.edu or calling (619) 260-4528.