John F Kennedy University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Juris Doctorate (JD) and JD/MBA Dual Degree

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The mission of JFK University’s Law program is to prepare students to pass the California Bar Examination and to practice law competently and ethically. the Law program offers two degree programs:
- a Juris Doctor program
- a dual Juris Doctor/MBA program

The law curriculum and support activities are designed to produce qualified and compassionate attorneys who have a commitment to the highest quality of representation for their clients.

The Law program emphasizes a public interest perspective and analytical and advocacy skills, combined with multiple clinical opportunities. Students may select individualized clinical placements with courts, government agencies, public interest organizations and private practitioners, or they may choose to take part in clinical opportunities through John F. Kennedy University.

Each new student in the Law program is assigned to a faculty advisor, a core faculty member, who meets with the student during the first semester to facilitate a transition to law school. The faculty member remains available throughout the students’ years of study to help with issues relating to study, exam-taking, career questions, and more.

Accreditation:

JFK University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The University is an approved participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program for veterans. The College of Law is accredited by The Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California. Accreditation by The Committee of Bar Examiners permits graduates from John F. Kennedy University College of Law to take the California Bar Examination upon graduation and, when the graduate passes and complies with other admission requirements, to practice law anywhere in the state, in both California and federal courts.

# of Credits Required:

84 Semester Units

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

$775.00 USD

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 1,000 - 4,999