JDinteractive Student Stories
August 20, 2026
Meet Chanda Powell
Meet incoming student Chanda Powell, a paralegal and mother of six pursuing a trauma-informed approach to family and criminal law at Syracuse Law.
By Syracuse Law Communications
August 20, 2026
Syracuse Law Welcomes a New JDinteractive Class Balancing Careers, Service, and the Law
This fall of 2026, Syracuse Law welcomes a new class into its hybrid online JDinteractive (JDi) program — a group balancing careers, families, and service to their communities while pursuing a legal education. Read their profiles.
By Syracuse Law Communications
August 19, 2026
JDinteractive Program Takes 2L From Concerts to Courtrooms
Syracuse Law JDi student Jude Ziliak externed for a Southern District of NY judge while balancing a career as a professional violinist.
By Caroline Reff
April 29, 2026
Syracuse Law JDinteractive Program Expands Access to Legal Representation in Rural Communities
See how Syracuse Law's JDi program helped four graduates earn law degrees while remaining in their rural and remote communities.
By Caroline Reff
August 27, 2025
Syracuse Law Welcomes 100+ JDinteractive Students to the Class of 2029
Syracuse Law welcomes over 100 JDinteractive students in the diverse, career-driven incoming Class of 2029.
By Syracuse Law Communications
March 11, 2025
JDi Program Helps Legislator Serve, Lead Better
Pennsylvania state legislator Lawrence pursues his J.D. through Syracuse Law's JDi program to expand his impact as a policymaker.
By Syracuse Law Communications
March 10, 2025
JDinteractive Students Donate Winter Clothing to Unhoused Veterans, Build Stronger Connections at On-Campus January Residency
JDi students collected 100+ winter clothing items for unhoused veterans through Operation Veteran Warm-Up during their January residency.
By Syracuse Law Communications
December 9, 2024
Law? Business? First Student to Enroll in Joint JDi/Online MBA Program Chooses Both
Brette Cox L'25, '25 MBA, becomes the first student to enroll in Syracuse Law's joint JDi/Online MBA program.
By Caroline Reff
December 5, 2024
After Years Excelling in the Legal Field, 3L Pursues a Law Degree Through JDi Program
After years excelling in the legal field, a 3L completes her law degree through Syracuse Law's flexible JDi program.
By Caroline Reff
October 17, 2024
Retiree’s Next Chapter to Focus on Pro Bono Work to Help Those in Need
George Boehme L’26 jokingly calls himself “the oldest law student in America.” At age 64, after a successful career as a newspaper publisher, he decided to e...
By Caroline Reff
May 3, 2024
Moving From Place to Place, Ex-Marine, Entrepreneur Shifts His Career to Law Thanks to Flexibilty of JDi Program
Jason Barnes L'24, a former Marine artillery officer, earns his J.D. remotely from Hawaii through Syracuse Law's flexible JDi program.
By Caroline Reff
April 23, 2024
JDi Program Allows Tax Manager to Pursue Career as Tax Counsel at Private Trust Company
Kathryn Martin L'24 advances from tax manager to tax counsel at a private trust company after earning her J.D. through Syracuse Law's JDi program.
By Caroline Reff
March 15, 2024
Full-Time U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Fits in Part-Time Study of Law Through JDi Program
U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Joseph Creager L'26 pursues his J.D. part-time through Syracuse Law's flexible JDi program while on active duty.
By Caroline Reff
March 6, 2024
“Law School Dad” Sets His Sights on Law Degree, Seat in Congress
John Dougall L'26, Utah's state auditor, balances Syracuse Law's JDi program with a campaign for Utah's 3rd Congressional District seat.
By Syracuse Law Communications
February 29, 2024
Physician, Navy Veteran Enrolls in JDi Program to Add Lawyer to Her Accomplishments
Amanda Higginson, a physician and Navy veteran, pursues her law degree through Syracuse Law's flexible JDi program while balancing family and career.
By Caroline Reff
February 27, 2024
JDinteractive Program Adds New Skillset to Healthcare Professional’s Career Path
Yendi Fontenard L'26 blends her healthcare background with a law degree through Syracuse Law's flexible JDi program.
By Syracuse Law Communications