Top quality legal education with the power and convenience of the Internet.

The best law school may be the one that comes to you
Concord Law School is changing legal education. As the nation's first wholly online law school, it has provided the opportunity for hundreds of graduates to earn a law degree for nearly ten years.

Our students have the opportunity to attend law school without moving, leaving a job, or commuting across town. Concord comes to you. Your computer becomes an open door to an educational experience with all the challenges of law school and the support you need to succeed. 

Quality academic standards and accreditation 
Concord is part Kaplan University, which is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC*) and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The school is registered with the State Bar of California; JD graduates, who meet the other regulatory requirements, are eligible to sit for the California Bar Exam.

Two distinctive law degree programs 

Juris Doctor (JD): Our four-year, part-time program meets the legal education requirements of the State Bar of California. Graduates meeting regulatory requirements may sit for the California Bar Exam. 

EJD (Executive Juris Doctor): Our three-year, part-time program is designed for students who plan to use a legal education to enhance their current career path, but who do not intend to practice law.

Concord Law School Accreditation
Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.* The formal merger of Concord into Kaplan University in the fall of 2007 makes Concord the first online law school to be part of a regionally accredited institution of higher education.

Concord is registered as a distance-learning law school with the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California. Registration with the Committee permits Concord JD graduates, who meet the regulatory requirements, to apply for admission to the State Bar of California. Concord is not on the list of schools approved by the American Bar Association. The ABA Standards for the Approval of Law Schools currently do not allow for JD programs that are delivered fully or substantially online.

Concord is also accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council, a nationally recognized accrediting agency. Additionally, Concord is an institutional member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the International Association of Law Schools.

*The HLC can be reached at 312.263.0456 or www.ncahlc.org.
†DETC, 1601 18th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009,Tel.: 202.234.5100, www.detc.org

Your Concord Legal Education Begins With Just One Form. 

Concord attracts motivated students who appreciate the challenge and professional development opportunities a Concord legal education offers. The law school admissions process at Concord seeks applicants who will bring a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to their coursework and to the legal profession. To be considered for Concord’s online education programs, an applicant must meet certain requirements. Please read the program information on our JD degree program and Executive Juris Doctorate program to learn more about Concord Law School admissions criteria.

Admissions Process

• Applicants who wish to pursue a legal education at Concord should contact a Concord Law School admissions representative by filling out this form.
• A Concord Law School Admissions Advisor will contact you to conduct an initial interview and answer your questions.
• All applicants are required to take the Concord Online Admissions Test and to provide Concord with official transcripts from relevant colleges and universities. 
• After completing the test, applicants may further discuss the program with the Admissions Advisor.
• Qualified applicants are presented to and reviewed by the Concord Admissions Committee. 
•  Accepted applicants are notified promptly and may begin their program on one of the four first-year start dates.

Tuition

The Juris Doctor degree is completed over four years (92 units). The Executive Juris Doctor degree is completed over three years (72 units). Annual tuition for terms beginning prior to June 1, 2007 is $8550. For terms beginning after June 1, 2007, the annual tuition is $8900. A $100 non-refundable application fee is required to be considered for admission.

Several options for financing tuition are available. Concord offers financing after a small down payment. The Concord Student Accounts office provides information about the financing options during the admissions process.