Explore a more flexible way to earn your J.D.
- The College of Law’s On-Campus J.D. Program is a full-time program. If a student believes their circumstances preclude full-time enrollment, options may be considered for part-time enrollment, within the same program as full-time students.
- The College of Law requires 87 total credits to earn the J.D. degree.
- On a part-time basis, students can take a minimum of 6 credits, but not more than 11 credits per semester (min. of 4 during summer terms). Students have a maximum of 7 years to complete your J.D.
- The part-time program is not an evening program; classes for students in the part-time program typically meet Monday through Friday during the day. The College of Law is unable to accommodate special requests for course scheduling.
- Part-time tuition is charged on a per-credit basis.
- All prospective part-time students will be considered for merit-based scholarships during the admission application process. To apply for other types of financial aid, part-time students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Admission applicants will be given access to MySlice, the university’s web portal, to keep track of financial aid application requirements.
- There is no difference in the evaluation process of reviewing part-time versus full-time applications.
How to Register for Classes as a Part-Time Student
- Part-time students do not receive a special schedule. They are permitted to select a pre-existing course block that best fits their schedule (however many courses they plan to take from the block).
- First year course options can be found under Calendars and Schedules. Direct questions regarding course selection to lawstudentrecords@syr.edu.
- The College of Law Registrar’s Office will reach out to part-time students in early August to discuss fall course scheduling.
- After finalizing your academic schedule, students must meet with the Director of Financial Aid. Contact lawfinaid@syr.edu.