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Southwestern Law School: Trailblazing the Nation’s First Accredited Online Full-Time J.D. Program

published October 03, 2023

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Trailblazing the Nation’s First Accredited Online Full-Time J.D. Program

In a groundbreaking move, Southwestern Law School, located in Los Angeles, California, is poised to introduce the inaugural entirely online, full-time J.D. (Juris Doctor) program accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). This revolutionary development, endorsed by the ABA in August, is ushering in a new era for aspiring legal professionals, offering them unprecedented access to high-quality legal education on their terms.
 

Breaking Down Barriers: A Paradigm-Shifting Innovation
 
Southwestern Law School's forthcoming online J.D. program, scheduled to commence in the fall of 2024, marks a transformative shift in legal education. This visionary approach acknowledges the formidable hurdles many prospective law students face in pursuing a legal education due to geographical constraints and existing commitments.
 
*Flexibility Redefined*: Amy McLellan, Associate Dean of Online Education at Southwestern, underscores the program's hallmark flexibility. The curriculum will be online and asynchronous, allowing students to complete their coursework conveniently. Additionally, professors will offer optional real-time sessions on Zoom, delivering personalized guidance and support.
 
Expanding Access: Welcoming Aspiring Legal Minds
 
Southwestern Law School's online J.D. program anticipates enrolling approximately 70 to 80 students in its inaugural year. Notably, the program's cost aligns with the traditional residential J.D. program's annual tuition set at $58,392 for full-time students and $38,944 for part-time students. This affordability is a strategic move to broaden access to legal education, welcoming a more diverse cohort of aspiring legal professionals.
 
Accelerated Path to Legal Practice
 
The program's structure offers accelerated completion options. Full-time students can graduate in as little as three years, while part-time students can tailor their studies to four or more years. Upon graduation, students can sit for the bar examination in nearly every state, providing a clear pathway to legal practice. It's important to note that New York limits the number of distance education courses law graduates may undertake.
 
An Evolving Landscape of Legal Education
 
Southwestern Law School's pioneering foray into fully online legal education is part of a broader trend reshaping the legal academia landscape. 2015 Mitchell Hamline School of Law introduced the first ABA-approved hybrid program. The prevalence of online and hybrid J.D. programs—combining digital coursework with limited on-site components—has steadily risen. This evolution is driven by the evolving needs and expectations of aspiring lawyers while striving to democratize legal professional access.
 
In a landscape of perpetual change, Southwestern Law School stands at the forefront, breaking down barriers that have historically hindered access to J.D. programs. With the launch of the nation’s inaugural, fully online, full-time J.D. program, Southwestern is spearheading a transformative era in legal education.

published October 03, 2023

By Author - LawCrossing
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