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JDinteractive 

Designed for Professionals. Delivered with Excellence. An Online J.D. that Works for You.

Inside the JDi Experience

JDinteractive (JDi) is an ABA-accredited, hybrid online J.D. program built for working professionals, offering the flexibility to fit a rigorous legal education around your schedule. 

Whether you are a career advancer or a career changer, JDi's part-time, year-round structure adapts to your life. Most students complete the degree in four years. The program is designed for professionals balancing full-time employment, parenting, community commitments, frequent travel, or other obligations that make a traditional, on-campus path difficult.

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Why JDi?

Learn about the future of legal education, and discover why JDi is the right program for you.

A Flexible Path to the Same J.D.

J.D. Learning Outcomes

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In-Person Residencies

The Classroom Experience

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Blending Live and Self-Paced Work

Complete half of your online classes at your own self-paced schedule, and half interacting with professors and peers through real-time online classes.

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Sample JDi Schedule

Review a sample JDi program schedule, inclusive of all required courses and residencies.

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Core Required Courses

Each JDi course will provide you with a strong foundation in the basics of public and private law. Our core required courses for online students align with those of our J.D. residential students.

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Practical Application: Externships

Students can take advantage of a broad range of externship opportunities with firms, organizations, judges and governmental agencies, locally and nationally. These robust opportunities provide the flexibility you need to tailor your learning experience to your career goals.  

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Career Advancers

Elevate your career by getting your law degree online! JDi is tailored for ambitious professionals looking to expand their expertise and take on new challenges to enhance their career potential. Read their stories and witness firsthand how this investment in their future is propelling students along their career paths.

Career Changers

Looking for a fresh start in a new career or aiming to pivot into the field of law? Hear the stories of a few of JDi students who have been in your shoes, learn about their backgrounds, and explore why the online J.D. was the best choice for them!

It is amazing how many professionals out there are looking to expand their knowledge with a legal education or change careers altogether. I’m glad to be a part of it. Syracuse Law’s JDi program has set the bar high for the future of online legal education.

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