Law (Part-time Weekend Juris Doctorate)

UMass Dartmouth

Our evening/weekend program takes about 4 years to complete and is offered in the evening, Monday through Thursday, and during the day on Saturday. As a law student, you will master essential legal skills, learn the fundamentals of statutory and case law, and explore new and emerging areas of practice. Your preparation begins with our simulation-based Legal Skills sequence of courses and culminates in a real-world clinic, internship, and pro bono opportunities. The integration of knowledge, theory, ethics, and skills will prepare you to thrive in the changing legal profession.
CIP Code: 22.0101

Graduate Doctorate On-Campus / In-Person

Possible Career Paths

Lawyers | Judicial Law Clerks | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | Law Teachers, Postsecondary

UMass Dartmouth

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a nationally-ranked public university that is dedicated to engaged learning and innovative research. UMass Dartmouth is a comprehensive public research university with the tight-knit community and teaching focus of a liberal arts college.