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Cleveland State University College of Law

Online JD

Overview

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Full-Time or Part-Time

Part-time

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Program Length

3 years and 3 months

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Campus Location

Cleveland, OH

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Number of Full-Time Faculty

29

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Online Instruction Style

Synchronous and Asynchronous

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Total Credit Requirement

90 credits

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On-Campus Attendance Requirement

The on-campus learning component includes six weekend residencies, totaling three academic credits.

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Typical On Campus Day of Week

Each residency runs from Friday to Sunday.

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Joint Degree Programs Offered

No

2023 First Year Part-Time Class LSAT

75th Percentile:

158

50th Percentile:

155

25th Percentile:

153

2023 First Year Part-Time Class GPA

75th Percentile:

3.67

50th Percentile:

3.26

25th Percentile:

2.86

Application
Deadline

July 1, 2024

Test Type Accepted

LSAT or GRE

Currency

Estimated Tuition

$1,088 per credit or $97,920 total tuition for Residents or $1,092 or $98,280 total tuition for Non-Residents

Scholarships

Scholarships Offered

External scholarships only

Application Fee

Application Fee

$0

Financial Aid Deadline

Financial Aid Deadline

May 1, 2024

Extracurriculars Offered

Law students gain practical legal experience with clinic programs, where students work on real cases for actual clients under the expert guidance of a clinical professor. Additionally, there are mentorship opportunities with CSU alumnus.

Externship Possible

Yes, externships with attorneys or judges are available.

Student Support Offered

Academic services to monitor progress, technical support, and career resources.