Overview

The Juris Doctor degree from Chapman University is the first fully integrated joint law and producing degree available in the country.

Why choose the Fowler School of Law?

Hands-on, practical training, including the opportunity to work with real clients in one of our legal clinics

One of the best student-to-faculty ratios among ABA-approved law schools, offering smaller class sizes and greater access to faculty

A robust bar exam preparation program, complete with for-credit courses, a supplemental summer program, mock bar exams and individualized feedback

An ideal location with career and networking opportunities throughout all of Southern California, including Orange, Los Angeles and Riverside counties

Learning Outcomes

Fowler School of Law faculty have identified the following learning outcomes as critical to a law degree and to developing the skills needed to become a proficient attorney.

Graduates will know basic principles of the substantive and procedural law covered in the following courses: Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Corporations / Business Associations, Criminal Law, Evidence, Federal Income Taxation, Professional Responsibility, Property and Torts.

Graduates will be able to engage in legal analysis and reasoning as required for the competent practice of the law.

Graduates will research legal issues effectively and efficiently.

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to write effectively as needed for the competent practice of law.

Graduates will orally communicate in a professional manner that is audience appropriate.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Torts

Contracts

Criminal Law

Property

Constitutional Law

Evidence

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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More details

Applications open in September and reviewed upon completion.

Priority Application Deadline for Scholarship Consideration: April 15

Language

English

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Credits

88 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

LSAT

Undergraduate Degree (completed prior to enrolling)

Personal Statement

Resume

Two (2) Letters of Recommendation

International applicants who have completed their undergraduate degree outside of the United States may be required to achieve an acceptable score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS), PTE Academic (PTEA), or Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

61222 USD / year

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Out-of-State

61222 USD / year

≈ 61222 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

61222 USD / year

≈ 61222 USD / year

Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Why choose the Fowler School of Law?

Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Funding

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