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JFK School of Law
at National University

Juris Doctor Degree

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Online Juris Doctor Degree Program

The JFK School of Law at National University is proud to offer students a different experience than in more traditional law schools. Gone are the days of weekly 3-hour lectures on campus with just one exam at the end. Instead, students at JFK School of Law do several application assignments each week, receiving individualized faculty feedback to better assist students in their mastery of the material. Our faculty, comprised of current and former practicing attorneys, and our academic support team are dedicated to student success.

Program at a Glance


Total Credit Hours: 82 Credit Hours

Courses: 32 Courses

Completion Time: 3 – 4 Years

Next Start Date: January 8, 2024

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Potential Career Outcomes

A Juris Doctor is the foundational degree necessary to sit for the Bar Examination and practice law. In addition, there are many other professional paths one may choose with this degree

  • Dispute Resolution
  • Lobbyist, Government, Politics
  • Contracts Administrator
  • Labor Relations Specialist
  • Senior Compliance Officer
  • Senior Risk Manager
  • Human Resource Management

JD Program Requirements

FIRST YEAR COURSES Course Units
FA Semester
Law 112A Torts A 3
Law 115A Contracts A 3
Law 117 Legal Methods 3
Law 120 Criminal Law 3
SP Semester
Law 112B Torts B 3
Law 115B Contracts B 3
Law 125 Legal Research & Writing 3
Law 318 Criminal Procedure 3
Summer Semester
Law 500F MBE Strategies and Review 1L 1
SECOND YEAR COURSES
FA Semester
Law 214A Civil Pro/Skills A 3
Law 216A Evidence A 3
Law 320A Con Law A 3
Law 212A Real Property A 3
Electives Varies
SP Semester
Law 214B Civil Pro/Skills B 3
Law 216B Evidence B 2
Law 212B Real Property B 3
Law 320B Con Law B 3
Electives Varies
Summer Semester
Law 310 Trial Advocacy 3
Law 501F MBE Strategies and Review 2L 1
Law 502F MBE Strategies and Review 3L 1
THIRD YEAR COURSES
FA Semester
Law 315 Wills & Trusts 3
Law 418 Professional Responsibility 2
Law 425 Business Associations 3
Law 560A Ext. Bar Review A 3
Electives Varies
SP Semester
Law 313 Community Property 2
Law 420 Remedies 3
Law 560B Ext. bar Review B 2
Law 428 Advanced Legal Writing 1
Electives Varies
Semester Units (Excluding Elective Units)

Elective Units
72 Units

10 Units

TOTAL UNITS (Including Elective Units & Hours): 82 Units
FIRST YEAR COURSES Course Title Units
SP Semester
Law 117 Legal Methods 3
Law 120 Criminal Law 3
Electives Varies
Summer Semester
Electives Varies
FA Semester
Law 115A Contracts A 3
Law 112A Torts A 3
Law 214A Civil Pro/Skills A 3
Law 318 Criminal Procedure 3
SP Semester
Law 112B Torts B 3
Law 115B Contracts B 3
Law 125 Legal Research & Writing 3
Law 214B Civil Pro/Skills B 3
Summer Semester
Law 500F MBE Strategies and Review 1L 1
SECOND YEAR COURSES
FA Semester
Law 216A Evidence A 3
Law 320A Con Law A 3
Law 212A Real Proptery A 3
Electives Varies
SP Semester
Law 216B Evidence B 2
Law 212B Real Property B 3
Law 320B Con Law B 3
Electives Varies
Summer Semester
Law 310 Trial Advacacy 3
Law 501F MBE Strategies and Review 2L 1
Law 502F MBE Strategies and Review 3L 1
THIRD YEAR COURSES
FA Semester
Law 315 Wills & Trusts 3
Law 418 Professional Responsibility 2
Law 425 Business Associations 3
Law 560A Ext. Bar Review A 3
SP Semester
Law 313 Community Prop 2
Law 420 Remedies 3
Law 560B Ext. Bar Review B 2
Law 428 Advanced Legal Writing 1
Semester Units (Excluding Elective Units)

Elective Units
72 units

10 units

TOTAL JD UNITS REQUIRED – 82
FIRST YEAR COURSES Course Title Units
SP Semester
Law 120 Criminal Law 3
Law 117 Legal Methods 3
Electives Varies
Summer Semester
Electives Varies
FA Semester
Law 112A Torts A 3
Law 115A Contracts A 3
Law 318 Criminal Procedure 3
SP Semester
Law 112B Torts B 3
Law 115B Contracts B 3
Law 125 Legal Research & Writing 3
Summer Semester
Law 500P MBE Strategies and Review 1L 1
SECOND YEAR COURSES
FA Semester
Law 214A Civil Pro/Skills A 3
Law 216A Evidence A 3
Law 212A Real Property A 3
Electives Varies
SP Semester
Law 212B Civil Procedure and Skills B 3
Law 216B Evidence B 2
Law 212B Real Property B 3
Electives Varies
Summer Semester
Law 310 Trial Advocacy 3
Law 501P MBE Strategies and Review 2L 1
THIRD YEAR COURSES
FA Semester
Law 315 Wills & Trusts 3
Law 425 Business Associations 3
Law 320A Con Law A 3
Electives Varies
SP Semester
Law 313 Community Prop 2
Law 420 Remedies 3
Law 320 B Con Law B 3
Law 560A Ext Bar Review A 2
Law 428 Advanced Legal Writing 1
Summer Semester
Law 502P MBE Strategies and Review 3L 1
FOURTH YEAR COURSES
FA Semester
Law 418 Professional Responsibility 2
Law 560B Ext. Bar Review B 3
Electives Varies
Electives (13 units needed)

Elective Units
72 units

10 units

TOTAL UNITS (Including Elective Units & Hours): 82 Units
FIRST YEAR COURSES Course Title Units
FA Semester
Law 112A Torts A 3
Law 115A Contracts A 3
Law 117 Legal Methods 3
SP Semester
Law 112B Torts B 3
Law 115B Contracts B 3
Law 125 Legal Research and Writing 2
Summer Semester
Law 500P MBE Strategies and Review 1L 1
SECOND YEAR COURSES
FA Semester
Law 214A Civil Procedure and Skills A 3
Law 216A Evidence A 3
Law 120 Criminal Law 3
Electives Varies
SP Semester
Law 214B Civil Procedure and Skills B 3
Law 216B Evidence B 2
Law 318 Criminal Procedure 3
Electives Varies
Summer Semester
Law 310 Trial Advocacy 3
Law 501P MBE Strategies and Review 2L 1
THIRD YEAR COURSES
FA Semester
Law 315 Wills and Trusts 3
Law 212A Real Property A 3
Law 320A Constitutional Law A 3
Electives Varies
SP Semester
Law 313 Community Property 3
Law 212B Real Property B 3
Law-320B Constitutional Law B 3
Electives Varies
Summer Semester
Law 502P MBE Strategies and Review 3L 1
FOURTH YEAR COURSES
FA Semester
Law 418 Professional Responsibility 3
Law 425 Business Associations 3
Law 560A Ext. Bar Review A 3
Electives Varies
SP Semester
Law 420 Remedies 3
Law 428 Advanced Legal Writing 1
Law 560B Ext. Bar Review B 2
Electives Varies
Semester Units (Excluding Elective Units)

Elective Units
72 units

10 units

TOTAL UNITS (Including Elective Units & Hours): 82 Units
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“The best investment I ever made, was in myself.”

— Nadia L., Class of 2020

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