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: August 14, 2023
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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