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John F. Kennedy University School of Law offers an accredited part-time program leading to the degree of Juris Doctor (JD).
Completion of the program generally takes four years. Once admitted, students are provided with a four-year curriculum plan that identifies both the required courses and electives students may take during each term.
The School of Law operates on a semester schedule and has two entering classes each year - Fall and Spring.
- Fall Semester
Application deadline - July 17
Class begins - August
- Spring Semester
Application deadline - December 1
Class begins - January
Accreditation: John F. Kennedy University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The School of Law is accredited by The Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California. This accreditation permits graduates from JFKU School of Law to take the California Bar Examination upon graduation.
School Location: The School of Law is housed in JFK University's main campus in Pleasant Hill - in the East Bay near Concord and Walnut Creek. Here students have convenient access to services, including admissions, career counseling, financial aid, registration, accounting, disability services and academic support. There are two libraries on campus - a general library and a Law Library that is open seven days a week. Computers for student use are located in both libraries and in a lab on the second floor. The building has wireless access and technology-enhanced classrooms.
Student Body: Law school students range in age from their early 20s into their 60s, bringing a rich diversity of backgrounds and life experiences. Some have advanced degrees and work experience in law-related fields; others begin their studies with no professional knowledge of the law.
Class Size and Times: Classes are small - no more than 40 people per class -- and are offered during the day and evening. Most day classes are scheduled Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon, while most evening ones are scheduled from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Clinical Program: After the second year of study, students are encouraged to obtain practical experience at either our on-site Elder Law Clinic or through placement with government agencies, public interest firms/clinics or private law firms. During this experience, students engage in a wide array of legal activities - legal research, drafting legal documents, client and witness interviewing, and trial preparation. Participation may be voluntary or for academic credit.
Academic Support Services: The School of Law has an extensive Academic Support Program available throughout a student's law school career, focusing on skills and topics of particular interest to law students. In addition, the University has an
Academic Support Center to help on issues ranging from time management to writing.
