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University of Denver Sturm College of Law

Professional Part-Time JD Program

Denver, CO

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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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

69

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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

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Term

Semesters

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Months Students May Begin

August

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Months the Law School Confers Degrees

May, August, December

2025 First Year Part-Time Class LSAT

75th Percentile:

162

50th Percentile:

160

25th Percentile:

156

2025 First Year Part-Time Class GPA

75th Percentile:

3.80

50th Percentile:

3.66

25th Percentile:

3.36

Application
Deadline

June 1
2026

Acceptance Rate

41.33%

Enrollees from Applicant Pool

285

Test Type Accepted

LSAT

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Estimated Tuition

Full-time: $2,113/credit + $422 fees; Part-time: $2,113/credit + $362 fees. Estimated total: $184,590

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, 2026

Percentage

Part-Time Students Receiving Grants

74%

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Federal Title IV Aid Eligible

Yes — ABA-accredited institutions are Title IV eligible

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