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Program Overview
With challenging coursework, specialized law clinics, and ample hands-on experience, our full-time JD
program can empower you to launch your legal career in just three years. This program allows you to:
Take
electives
during your second year—there are more than 100 to choose from—so you
can pursue your legal passion with your own unique path of study.
Put what you learn into practice and build your résumé with a
clinic or externship
after your
first year.
Students who need to take the required Legal Research and Writing III course may take seven to 10 credits of electives in the spring term; otherwise, they can take nine to 12 credits of electives. See the Advanced Legal Writing Requirement for details.
First Year Required Courses
Fall Term
Credits
Spring Term
Credits
Civil Procedure
Contracts II
Contracts I
Property II
Property I
Legal Research and Writing II
Legal Research and Writing I
Constitutional Law
Torts
Criminal Law
Responsible Lawyering I
0.5
Responsible Lawyering II
0.5
Total Credits
15.5
Total Credits
14.5
Second Year Required Courses and Electives
Fall Term
Credits
Spring Term
Credits
Evidence
Law and Ethics of Lawyering
Criminal Procedure
Electives
9–12
Electives
6-9
Total Credits
9–12
Total Credits
12-15
Third Year Required Courses and Electives
Fall Term
Credits
Spring Term
Credits
Electives
12–15
Advanced Legal Writing Requirement
Advanced Legal Analysis
Electives
7–10 or
9–12*
Total Credits
12–15
Total Credits
12–15
To graduate, you’re required to complete the Advanced Legal Writing Requirement or another experience listed in the Advanced Legal Writing Requirement Table. (currently being developed)
You’re required to take one or more experiential course(s) totaling at least six credit hours from the approved list of
clinical, simulation, and practice courses
These approved courses help you to develop legal practice skills through active participation in real or simulated law practice experiences.
We strongly recommend that at least one of these courses be a
clinical
, and you may satisfy all six credit hours in clinical courses.
The 2025–2026 tuition costs and fees for the full-time JD program are:
12–15 credits: $31,448 per semester (annually: $62,896)
Cost per additional credit: $2,621
For a more detailed look at anticipated expenses, review this
Financial Aid Standard Cost of Attendance for 2026-2027
. See how we help
make a quality legal education affordable
Start your legal journey
at New England Law | Boston: Learn more about our application
requirements and how to apply now.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our full-time JD program can empower you to launch your legal career in just three years.
You will take between 12 and 15 credits each semester.
Our full-time tuition for 2025–2026 is $31,448 per semester (annually: $62,896).
Yes. Every New England Law student is eligible—and encouraged to apply—for a scholarship: 96% of our first-year students received one or more in 2025.
Yes. We also offer evening, day, and flexible part-time programs.
You can find all the information you need to apply for your JD in our
Application and Requirements
More JD Program Options
Evening Part-time JD Program
Earn your law degree in four years while working full-time. The evening part-time JD has the same requirements—and same faculty—as our full-time program, so you get the same outstanding academic experience and hands-on opportunities.
Day Part-time JD Program
One of the country’s few part-time law programs available during the day offers the more traditional JD experience on an extended timeline. With easy access to daytime events, many clinical opportunities—and extra flexibility—you can earn your JD in four years.
Flexible JD Program
Ideal for parents and primary caregivers, executives with limited availability, working professionals, and others with complicated schedules, this program allows you to tailor your course schedule to your specific needs and earn your JD in up to six years.
Ideal for professionals looking to earn their law degree while working full-time, the part-time evening
JD program has the same requirements—and same faculty— as the full-time option, so you’ll have
the same outstanding academic experience and hands-on opportunities, while keeping your day job.
With this program, you can:
Earn your JD in four years.
After the first two years, you can take evening program courses on Mondays, Wednesdays,
and Thursdays (and sometimes Tuesdays) between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. Many evening
students also choose to register for courses held between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. No classes are
held on Friday night.
Take electives during your second year—there are more than 100 to choose from—so you
can pursue your legal passion with your own unique path of study.
Put what you learn into practice and build your résumé with a
clinic or externship
after your
second year. We work with each student to ensure clinical placements accommodate
individual needs.
Although the full-time and evening part-time programs are academically consistent, the
experience of evening students is distinct:
Evening law school students are often older than their daytime counterparts; they may
have families, and many already have professional careers. These commonalities
generate camaraderie and friendship.
For the first two years, students take nearly all their courses with the same classmates,
so personal bonds develop that often result in carpooling, weekend study sessions, and
other practical assistance.
Professors maintain flexible office hours to accommodate students’ schedules.
Evening Part-Time Program: First Year Required Courses
Fall Term
Credits
Spring Term
Credits
Civil Procedure I
Civil Procedure II
Contracts I
Contracts II
Legal Research and Writing I
Legal Research and Writing II
Torts
Criminal Law
Responsible Lawyering I
0.5
Responsible Lawyering II
0.5
Total Credits
10.5
Total Credits
10.5
Evening Part-Time Program: Second Year Required Courses and Electives
Fall Term
Credits
Spring Term
Credits
Property I
Property II
Constitutional Law
Criminal Procedure I
Evidence
Electives
3–6
Electives
0–3
Total Credits
9–12
Total Credits
9–12
Evening Part-Time Program: Third Year Required Courses and Electives
Fall Term
Credits
Spring Term
Credits
Law & Ethics of Lawyering
Electives
9–12
Electives
6–9
Total Credits
9–12
Total Credits
9–12
Evening Part-Time Program: Fourth Year Required Courses and Electives
Fall Term
Credits
Spring Term
Credits
Electives
9–12
Advanced Legal Writing Requirement
Advanced Legal Analysis
Electives
5–8
Total Credits
9–12
Total Credits
9–12
You’re required to take one or more experiential course(s) totaling at least six credit hours from the
approved list of
clinical, simulation, and practice courses
These approved courses help you develop legal practice skills through active participation in real or
simulated law practice experiences.
We strongly recommend that at least one of these courses be a
clinical
, and you may satisfy all
six credit hours in clinical courses.
The 2025–2026 tuition costs and fees for both part-time JD programs are:
9–12 credits: $23,582 per semester (annually: $47,164)
Cost per additional credit: $2,621
For a more detailed look at anticipated expenses, review this
Financial Aid Standard Cost of
Attendance for 2026-2027. See how we help
make a quality legal education affordable
Start your legal journey
at New England Law | Boston: Learn more about our application
requirements and how to apply now.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our evening part-time JD program can empower you to launch your legal career in four years.
You will take between nine and 12 credits each semester.
Our part-time tuition for 2025–2026 is $23,582 per semester (annually: $47,164).
Yes. We encourage all our students to apply for aid and scholarships. In 2025, 96% of our first-year students received them.
Yes. We’re the only law school in Boston that offers evening and day part-time programs. We also offer a flexible part-time and full-time JD program.
Yes. The part-time evening JD program has the same requirements—and same faculty—as the full-time option, so you’ll have the same outstanding academic experience and hands-on opportunities. Evening students, however, may have more in common with their classmates (and more foundational classes together), which can lead to greater camaraderie.
You can find all the information you need to apply for your JD in our
Application and Requirements.
More JD Program Options
Full-time JD Program
With challenging coursework, specialized law clinics, and ample hands-on experience, our full-time JD can empower you to launch your legal career in three years. Pursue your legal passion with over 100 electives and put what you learn into practice with a clinic or externship.
Day Part-time JD Program
One of the country’s few part-time law programs available during the day offers the more traditional JD
experience on an extended timeline. With easy access to daytime events, many clinical
opportunities—and extra flexibility—you can earn your JD in four years.
Flexible JD Program
Ideal for parents and primary caregivers, executives with limited availability, working
professionals, and others with complicated schedules, this program allows you to tailor your
course schedule to your specific needs and earn your JD in up to six years.
One of the country’s few part-time law programs available during the day, consider this program if
you’re looking for the more traditional JD experience but on an extended timeline. It offers you easy
access to daytime events, many clinical opportunities, and extra flexibility, allowing you to:
Earn your JD in four years.
Take electives during your second year—there are more than
100
to choose from—so you
can pursue your legal passion with your own unique path of study.
Put what you learn into practice and build your résumé with a
clinic or externship
after your
second year. We work with each student to ensure clinical placements accommodate
individual needs.
Day Part-Time Program: First Year Required Courses
Fall Term
Credits
Spring Term
Credits
Civil Procedure
Constitutional Law
Contracts I
Contracts II
Legal Research and Writing I
Legal Research and Writing II
Torts
Criminal Law
Responsible Lawyering I
0.5
Responsible Lawyering II
0.5
Total Credits
12.5
Total Credits
12.5
Day Part-Time Program: Second Year Required Courses and Electives
Fall Term
Credits
Spring Term
Credits
Property I
Property II
Evidence
Law and Ethics of Lawyering
Criminal Procedure
Electives
4-7
Electives
0-3
Total Credits
9–12
Total Credits
9-12
Day Part-Time Program: Third Year Electives
Fall Term
Credits
Spring Term
Credits
Electives
9-12
Electives
9-12
Day Part-Time Program: Fourth Year Required Courses and Electives
Fall Term
Credits
Spring Term
Credits
Electives
9-12
Advanced Legal Writing Requirement
Advanced Legal Analysis
Electives
5-8
Total Credits
9-12
Total Credits
9-12
You’re required to take one or more experiential course(s) totaling at least six credit hours from the
approved list of
clinical, simulation, and practice courses
. These approved courses help you develop legal practice skills through active participation in real or
simulated law practice experiences.
We strongly recommend that at least one of these courses be a
clinical
—and you may satisfy all
six credit hours in clinical courses.
The 2025–2026 tuition costs and fees for both part-time JD programs are:
9–12 credits: $23,582 per semester (annually: $47,164)
Cost per additional credit: $2,621
For a more detailed look at anticipated expenses, review this
Financial Aid Standard Cost of Attendance for 2026-2027
. See how we help
make a quality legal education affordable
Start your legal journey
at New England Law | Boston: Learn more about our application requirements and how to apply now.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our day part-time JD program can empower you to launch your legal career in four years.
You will take between nine and 12 credits each semester.
Our part-time tuition for 2025–2026 is $23,582 per semester (annually: $47,164).
Yes. We encourage all our students to apply for aid and scholarships. In 2025, 96% of our first-year students received them.
Yes. We’re the only law school in Boston that offers day and evening part-time programs. We also offer a flexible part-time and full-time JD program.
Yes. You’ll have the more traditional JD experience but on an extended timeline with easy access to daytime events, many clinical opportunities, and extra flexibility.
You can find all the information you need to apply for your JD in our
Application and Requirements
More JD Program Options
Full-time JD Program
With challenging coursework, specialized law clinics, and ample hands-on experience, our full-time JD
can empower you to launch your legal career in three years. Pursue your legal passion with over 100
electives and put what you learn into practice with a clinic or externship.
Evening Part-time JD Program
Earn your law degree in four years while working full-time. The evening part-time JD has the
same requirements and same faculty as our full-time program, so you get the same outstanding
academic experience and hands-on opportunities.
Flexible JD Program
Ideal for parents and primary caregivers, executives with limited availability, working
professionals, and others with complicated schedules, this program allows you to tailor your
course schedule to your specific needs and earn your JD in up to six years.
If you’re looking for extra flexibility in your law school education, the unique Flexible JD Degree
Program could be right for you. Ideally suited for parents and primary caregivers, executives with
limited availability, working professionals, and others with complicated schedules, this program
upholds our founding commitment to expanding access to the legal profession. With it, you can:
Earn your JD in up to six years.
Work one-on-one with an advisor to tailor your course schedule to your specific needs.
Choose from more than 100
electives
so you can pursue your legal passion with your own
unique path of study.
Put what you learn into practice and build your résumé with a
clinic or externship
. We work
with each student to ensure clinical placements accommodate individual needs.
You will have the same degree requirements as our traditional full-time students, so you will receive
the same innovative and practice-focused education. You’ll work one-on-one with a faculty adviser to
tailor your
course
schedule to your specific needs.
You’re required to take one or more experiential course(s) totaling at least six credit hours from the approved list of
clinical, simulation, and practice courses
These approved courses help you develop legal practice skills through active participation in real or simulated law practice experiences.
We strongly recommend that at least one of these courses be a
clinical
, and you may satisfy all six credit hours in clinical courses.
The 2025–2026 tuition costs and fees for the Flexible JD Program are:
13–15 credits: $31,448 per semester (annually: $62,896)
8–12 credits: $23,582 per semester (annually: $47,164)
7 credits or fewer: $2,621 per credit
For a more detailed look at anticipated expenses, review this
Financial Aid Standard Cost of Attendance for 2026-2027
. See how we help
make a quality legal education affordable
Start your legal journey
at New England Law | Boston: Learn more about our application
requirements and how to apply.
When completing your application:
Select Special Part-time Program
Provide a statement explaining your need to enter the Flexible JD Program
Submit it early; this program is highly selective
Students in good standing at other accredited law schools may be considered for transfer into the
program as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can take up to six years to earn your degree.
You’ll work one-on-one with a faculty advisor to tailor your
course
schedule to your specific needs.
It depends on how many credits you take. See the tuition breakdown above.
Yes. We encourage all our students to apply for aid and scholarships. In 2025, 96% of our first-year students received them.
Yes. We’re the only law school in Boston that offers day and evening part-time programs. We also offer a full-time JD program.
Yes. You’ll have the more traditional JD experience but on an extended timeline with easy access to daytime events, many clinical opportunities, and extra flexibility.
While you’ll complete the standard
application
, make sure to select Special Part-time Program. You’ll also need to provide a statement explaining your need to enter the Flexible JD Program. This program is highly selective, so we recommend you apply early. If you’re in good standing at another accredited law school, you may apply to
transfer
into the program as well.
More JD Program Options
Full-time JD Program
With challenging coursework, specialized law clinics, and ample hands-on experience, our full-time JD
can empower you to launch your legal career in three years. Pursue your legal passion with over 100
electives and put what you learn into practice with a clinic or externship.
Day Part-time JD Program
One of the country’s few part-time law programs available during the day, it offers the more traditional
JD experience on an extended timeline. With easy access to daytime events, many clinical
opportunities, and extra flexibility, you can earn your JD in four years.
Evening Part-time JD Program
Earn your law degree in four years while working full-time. The evening part-time JD has the
same requirements and same faculty as our full-time program, so you get the same outstanding
academic experience and hands-on opportunities.
If you’re a lawyer or barrister educated outside the U.S., the LLM degree enables you to gain the skills
and credentials you need to take the bar exam in the U.S. and strengthen your career prospects. This
full-time program:
Comprises two consecutive semesters (fall and spring) and begins in August.
Offers you a choice of more than 100 courses, including Constitutional Law, Criminal
Law, and Ethics of Lawyering, and the opportunity to specialize in more than a dozen in-
demand legal areas.
Qualifies for a one-time, one-year visa extension for practical training that permits you to
work in the U.S. legal sector, as well as increased eligibility to sit for certain U.S. bar
examinations.
To earn your LLM, you’ll need:
24 credit hours (approximately 10 courses)
2.2 minimum grade point average
Course and writing requirements:
Constitutional Law
Law and Ethics of Lawyering
Substantial Writing Requirement (may be satisfied by the completion of a seminar or
Legal Research and Writing I, II, or III
This comprehensive program provides the support you need to succeed. It:
Begins with an orientation on American legal education and culture to help students
adjust to living and learning in the U.S.
Includes enrollment in our
Academic Excellence
course for first-year JD students; this
course focuses on legal analysis skills and provides students with feedback on practice
U.S. law school exams.
Satisfying any visa or U.S. government entry requirements is your responsibility. However, once
you’re accepted into New England Law and have submitted your required deposits, we will assist
you in processing the Form I-20 needed to obtain your student visa. Visit
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
for details.
The 2025–2026 tuition for LLM in American Legal Studies is $62,896 USD (24 credits).
For a more detailed look at anticipated expenses, review this
Financial Aid Standard Cost of Attendance for 2026-2027
. See how we help
make a quality legal education affordable
Start your legal journey
at New England Law | Boston: Learn more about your LLM eligibility,
application requirements, and how to apply now.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can earn your degree in two semesters – fall and spring.
It’s a 24-credit-hour program, which equals 10 courses.
The 2025–2026 tuition for LLM in American Legal Studies is $62,896 USD (24 credits).
Our
merit scholarships
are open to LLM in American Laws students, and all applicants are automatically considered for these generous awards. There is no separate scholarship application.
New England Law graduates are eligible to take the bar examination in any jurisdiction in the U.S. However, different states have different requirements, so you should contact the jurisdiction directly. You can find their information at the
National Conference of Bar Examiners
Learn more about your LLM eligibility, application requirements, and how to apply
here
Flexible Degree Options to Fit Your Life
New England Law is the only school in Boston that has both part-time day and evening programs, as well as a full-time JD and flexible JD options.
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Practical Experiences
From your first year at New England Law, you’ll have ample opportunity to gain the hands-on
experience and real-world skills you need to become the kind of lawyer you aspire to be.
Supportive Professors
Learn from distinguished legal scholars and practitioners with top-tier academic credentials, a proven
ability to communicate their expertise and enthusiasm, and an unwavering focus on your success.
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Career Services
Develop a personalized strategy with a career adviser, participate in workshops, receive résumé
reviews, and complete mock interviews to launch your legal career.
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Scholarships and Aid Programs
Every New England Law student is eligible and encouraged to apply for a scholarship. In 2024,
96% of our first-year students received them.
Certificates and Concentrations
Graduate ready to hit the ground running in an in-demand field: business law, criminal family law,
international law, litigation, public interest law, small firm practice, or trusts and estates.
Academic Support
From the Academic Excellence Program for first‑year students to our Honors Program, we offer
every student guidance and support to meet their individual needs.
Bar Exam Preparation
Designed and led by a recognized expert in test-taking skills and strategies, our top-ranked Bar
Examination Preparation Program helps students pass the bar at higher rates.
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