J.D.

Southwestern is the only American Bar Association-approved law school offering four programs of study leading to a J.D. degree that differ in scheduling and instructional approach. In addition to traditional full-time day and part-time evening programs, Southwestern has developed two unusual options: SCALE®, a unique two-year J.D. course of instruction with an alternative approach; and PLEAS, one of the only part-time day programs in the country designed to meet the needs of students with child care responsibilities.

Please refer to the exciting new curriculum changes

First-Year - Upper Division

Please see the links at right for the most up-to-date information regarding our J.D. programs, or view the brochure below.

  • A Guide to Southwestern's Four J.D. Programs (PDF)