Program Overview

Online Hybrid J.D. Program

The Online Hybrid J.D. Program allows students to earn their J.D. from anywhere in the world. It is one of the first American Bar Association-approved online J.D. programs. Through a combination of live online classes, interactive online coursework, and campus visits, students will receive a comprehensive legal education that prepares them for the next step in their career.

Admissions & Financial Aid

The University of Dayton School of Law follows a rolling admissions process, notifying applicants of their decision within two to six weeks of application completion. Students can begin a residential or online hybrid program during the fall. The university accepts GRE or JD-Next scores from those who have not taken the LSAT. Once admitted to the School of Law, the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid will help students navigate tuition, scholarships, grants, housing, and locker rentals.

J.D. Program Curriculum

The program curriculum is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in legal theory and the needs of their clients. Key programmatic elements include:

• Challenging core curriculum and concentrations with certification that build in-depth knowledge of particular practice areas
• Legal research and writing program
• Externships and clinical experiences that develop real-world skills and career connections while working under a licensed attorney's supervision for a semester
• Capstone courses specially designed to provide closure to legal education and test intellectual mettle during the final year at the School of Law
  • These courses are taught by talented full-time faculty and a cadre of part-time faculty members who include respected judges and experienced practitioners.

Career Opportunities

The most common and traditional career path for individuals with a J.D. is to become an attorney, although the degree can be applied to many different fields. Some attorneys may specialize in a particular type of law, such as:

• Environmental law
• Family law
• Tax law
• Intellectual property law Students who have earned a J.D. can work in a variety of settings and have a wide array of careers to consider, including:
• Lawyer
• Law professor
• Law librarian
• Lobbyist
• Entrepreneur
• Consultant
• Judge
• Arbitrator The Career Services Office at the School of Law will help students transition from law student to legal professional.