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Case Western Reserve University School of Law

Online JD

Fully Online

Overview

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Full-Time or Part-Time

Part-Time

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Program Length

From 4.5 years to 6 years

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Campus Location

Cleveland, OH

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Number of Full-Time Faculty

49

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Online Instruction Style

Synchronous and Asynchronous

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Total Credit Requirement

88 credits

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On-Campus Attendance Requirement

100% online, fully remote with no in-person residency or visitation requirements. Optional, on-campus residency experiences are available.

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Typical On Campus Day of Week

Not required.

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Joint Degree Programs Offered

May be available.

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Term

Semesters

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Months Students May Begin

January, June, August

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Months the Law School Confers Degrees

January, May, August

2024 First Year Part-Time Class LSAT

75th Percentile:

165

50th Percentile:

161

25th Percentile:

157

2024 First Year Part-Time Class GPA

75th Percentile:

3.83

50th Percentile:

3.56

25th Percentile:

3.22

Application
Deadline

March 1
April 1
November 1

Acceptance Rate

37.14%

Enrollees from Applicant Pool

193

Part-Time Students in 1st Year Class

32

Test Type Accepted

LSAT or GRE

Currency

Estimated Tuition

$2,613 per credit. Estimated total: $229,944

Scholarships

Scholarships Offered

Merit-Based Scholarship programs are offered to approximately two-thirds of each class entering the Online JD program. Apply by February 1 for greater chances of receiving a scholarship award.

Application Fee

Application Fee

$40

Financial Aid Deadline

Financial Aid Deadline

May 1 and December 1

Extracurriculars Offered

Law journals, student organizations, and other activities are offered to fully remote law students. Virtual access to remotely attend symposiums, guest speaker programs, and law school conferences.

Externship Possible

Yes, fully remote students are required to complete experiential education requirements, including a Capstone, which may be completed in-person throughout the United States or abroad.

Student Support Offered

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