Overview

The Juris Doctor program is offered by Western New England University. You will develop the ability to perform careful research and write thorough and precise legal memoranda and scholarly papers. You will be prepared to artfully articulate persuasive legal arguments and apply them in a professional context through clinics, externships, and moot court experiences. In small classes, you will be taught by full-time faculty who teach all required day and evening courses. You will graduate prepared to use your law degree to make an impact on your profession and society.

Western New England University will inspire and support you to become a true student of law and a skilled practitioner.

What will you study?

The JD program is structured to prepare you for the practice of law in any American jurisdiction. You will begin with several required courses that form the foundation for more advanced legal studies. Research and Writing is a required first-year course that teaches the basic techniques of legal research, writing, and analysis. While students are not required to pursue a concentration, you may choose to do so to focus your studies on a specific practice area. The experiential learning requirement provides opportunities to gain real-world legal experience. All students are required to complete 20 hours of pro bono legal work prior to graduation. Study options include full-time, part-time day, or part-time evening.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Lawyering Skills

Torts

Criminal Law

Civil Procedure

Academic Success
Constitutional Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

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Language

English

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OTE

130

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Springfield, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

It is strongly suggested that you take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) in the summer or fall during the year before you wish to enroll. That way, if you don't achieve your target score, you will have the opportunity to sit for the exam once or twice more before our recommended application deadline of March 15th.

You will also need to register with the Credential Assembly Service (CAS).Through CAS, you will submit all postsecondary transcripts for review. The Admissions Committee considers undergraduate and, if applicable, graduate studies as part of their review of your application. Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree at the time of matriculation to the JD program.

Application fee or waiver

Official Copy of Transcript

Two letters of recommendation
All applicants must submit a current résumé. The Admissions Committee does consider work experience and extra-curricular activities when assessing the application of each candidate.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

50320 USD / year

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Out-of-State

50320 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

50320 USD / year

≈ 50320 USD / year

Additional Details

$37,740 for the part-time program

Living costs

Springfield

United States

1020 - 1350 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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