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South Texas College of Law Houston

JD Part-Time Online

Houston, TX

Hybrid

Overview

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Full-Time or Part-Time

Part-Time

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Program Length

4 years

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Bar Admission

All U.S. jurisdictions (ABA-accredited)

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Accreditation

ABA-Accredited — American Bar Association (ABA)

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Number of Full-Time Faculty

47

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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

Towards the start of the fall semester each year, students will attend courses on campus in Houston for a total of 7 to 8 days.

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Typical On Campus Day of Week

Plan for one full week

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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

August and January

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Months the Law School Confers Degrees

May, July, and December

2025 First Year Part-Time Class LSAT

75th Percentile:

158

50th Percentile:

155

25th Percentile:

153

2025 First Year Part-Time Class GPA

75th Percentile:

3.65

50th Percentile:

3.41

25th Percentile:

3.08

Application
Deadline

May 8
2026
November 24
2025

Acceptance Rate

33.65%

Enrollees from Applicant Pool

437

Test Type Accepted

LSAT or GRE

Currency

Estimated Tuition

Full-time: $1,432/credit + $2,000 fees; Part-time: $1,432/credit + $2,000 fees. Estimated total: $124,560

Scholarships

Scholarships Offered

$4 million in Scholarships and Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG) are offered each annually. Federal Work Study is available.

Application Fee

Application Fee

$55

Financial Aid Deadline

Financial Aid Deadline

May 1, 2026

Percentage

Part-Time Students Receiving Grants

65%

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Federal Title IV Aid Eligible

Yes — ABA-accredited institutions are Title IV eligible

Extracurriculars Offered

Sstudent organizations, events, employment interviews, and live-client and real-life practice experiences.

Externship Possible

Yes, externships, simulation courses, and participation in the Randall O. Sorrels Legal Clinics.

Student Support Offered

Students gain access to academic and student support services, bar exam preparation support, and the legal writing center.