Aspiring legal professionals can earn a Juris Doctor (JD) degree without relocating or taking a career break. Advances in online education have made it possible to receive the same rigorous legal training remotely. The following is an overview of five such online JD programs for your consideration.1) University of Dayton, School of LawThe University of Dayton School of Law offers a hybrid ABA-approved JD program online for both Ohio residents and students from outside the state. Students can attend both online and in-person classes on the Dayton campus. The hybrid JD program prepares students for the bar exam through online events, virtual classes, and team-building experiences.2) Loyola University Chicago, School of LawLoyola University Chicago School of Law provides both in-person and online JD programs. Accredited by the ABA, the Chicago JD program offers a comprehensive course that students can complete in fewer than four years. Students may also pursue this part-time course with an accelerated learning option to fulfill exam requirements in fewer than two years.3) Mitchell Hamline, School of LawMitchell Hamline School of Law, located in Saint Paul, MN, offers online classes to students worldwide. Students desiring an on-campus experience while enrolled online may attend weekend visiting courses at the institution. The ABA-approved JD program combines residential and online courses, but students have the option to complete the entire program online. An LSAT is required for admission to this program.4) Seton Hall University, School of LawSeton Hall University School of Law, based in Newark, New Jersey, offers an online course with weekend in-class study options for campus students. Students can complete the Seton Hall JD program in fewer than four years on a part-time schedule. The university accepts both GRE and LSAT scores during application.5) Southwestern Law SchoolSouthwestern Law School in Los Angeles, California, offers a part-time JD program that students can complete in less than four years. Online courses are available for out-of-state students. Those attending classes in person must take a minimum of two on-campus classes per week. An LSAT score is required to apply. With a concentration in civil and family law, students can also focus on general studies to prepare for their exams.Candidates applying to the above-mentioned online programs should take time to review the reputation of any university they consider, whether in-person or online. Gaining valuable experience will help you perform better on tests and as an attorney in the legal profession.
