Rutgers Law School is launching a part-time, hybrid Online J.D. program featuring live online evening classes, flexible asynchronous coursework and in-person learning opportunities, becoming the 23rd ABA-accredited law school to offer an online J.D. option.
Students will take live classes two to three evenings per week and travel to Rutgers Law’s Camden campus for eight required in-person experiences throughout the program. The four- to five-day sessions are designed to build practical lawyering skills, professional identity, relationships with faculty and classmates and connections to the Rutgers Law community.
Johanna Bond, dean of Rutgers Law School, said students can now pursue a law degree without putting their careers or personal commitments on hold.
“This new Online J.D. program represents the next evolution of Rutgers Law School’s commitment to access, affordability and opportunity, core pillars of our strategic plan,” Bond said. “Through a flexible but rigorous online format, complemented by periodic in-person intensives in the Philadelphia/South Jersey area, we are opening new doors for working professionals, caregivers and other busy adults whose schedules may not accommodate a traditional law school experience.”
Bond said Rutgers Law’s J.D. option is more than a new program; it’s a new pathway to leadership.
Students will earn the same J.D. degree from Rutgers Law School as other full- and part-time students. The Online J.D. curriculum is designed to meet the same academic standards, learning outcomes and professional preparation as Rutgers Law’s traditional J.D. programs, and diplomas will not indicate that the degree was earned through an online or part-time program.
Students will have access to the same academic, professional and community resources available to Rutgers Law students, including academic support, career services, student organizations, experiential learning opportunities and the school’s extensive alumni network. Rutgers Law offers more than 50 student-run organizations, many of which provide opportunities for virtual participation.
