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University of Denver Sturm College of Law

Professional Part-Time JD Program

Overview

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Full-Time or Part-Time

Part-time

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Program Length

4 years at 2 semesters per year, but it is possible to graduate earlier through the use of summer semester classes, externships, and online-only elective courses

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Campus Location

Denver, CO

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Number of Full-Time Faculty

72

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Online Instruction Style

Asynchronous only

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Total Credit Requirement

90 credits

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On-Campus Attendance Requirement

On-campus classes typically occur every other weekend for a total of eight weekend sessions, plus two additional weekends for final exams. Saturday classes are generally from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday classes are generally from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Online Credits

1/3 of the program is offered online

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Joint Degree Programs Offered

Yes, but each program must be applied to separately

2022 First Year Part-Time Class LSAT

75th Percentile:

163

50th Percentile:

160

25th Percentile:

156

2022 First Year Part-Time Class GPA

75th Percentile:

3.72

50th Percentile:

3.58

25th Percentile:

3.17

Application
Deadline

June 1, 2024

Test Type Accepted

LSAT

Currency

Estimated Tuition

$1,887 per credit or $169,830

Scholarships

Scholarships Offered

During the admissions process, students are considered for merit-based scholarships

Application Fee

Application Fee

$65

Financial Aid Deadline

Financial Aid Deadline

June 1, 2024

Extracurriculars Offered

Law Journal, Moot Court, and Mock Trial, after completion of the second year. Students in the program will also have additional programming just for them

Externship Possible

Yes, provided a student has completed the required first-year and upper-level courses (i.e., 40 credits in total)

Student Support Offered

Students will have access to support services, either in person or remotely, provided by the offices of academic advising, academic support, and career services