Overview

Accepting Applications for Fall 2009

Apply Now! Priority Deadline is May 15th!

John F. Kennedy University School of Law offers an accredited full-time (three year) and part-time (four year) program leading to the degree of Juris Doctor (J.D.).

Fall 2009 Semester
Application deadline - July 15
Class begins - August 17th

Accreditation: John F. Kennedy University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Our students are eligible for federally sponsored financial aid programs.) The School of Law is fully accredited by The Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California.

Study at, or graduation from, this law school may not qualify a student to take the bar examination in other states or satisfy the requirements to practice law in other states. If a student intends to seek admission to practice law in a state other than California, the student should contact the admitting authority in that state for information regarding the legal education requirements for admission to practice law.

School Location: The School of Law maintains branches in Pleasant Hill, California (in the San Francisco Bay Area county of Contra Costa near Concord and Walnut Creek) and in Berkeley,California, each campus housing its own law library.

Student Body: Law school students range in age from their early 20s into their 50s, bringing a rich diversity of backgrounds and life experiences. Some have advanced degrees and work experience in law-related fields; others begin their studies upon graduation from college with little or no professional knowledge of the law.

Class Size and Times: Classes are small -- rarely more than 30 people per class -- and are offered during the day and evening.

Internship and Clinical Programs: After the second year of study, students are encouraged to obtain practical experience at one of our on-campus clinics or through and internship placement with government agencies, public interest firms, 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.

Office of Disability Services: The University maintains a well-staffed office providing support and services to law students with documented learning or physical disabilities. The office collaborates with faculty to ensure that students receive necessary accommodations in class or in examinations.