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Northeastern University School of Law

Flex JD Program

Boston, MA

Hybrid

Overview

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Full-Time or Part-Time

Part-time

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Program Length

Four years

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Bar Admission

All U.S. jurisdictions (ABA-accredited)

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Accreditation

ABA-Accredited — American Bar Association (ABA)

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Number of Full-Time Faculty

58

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Online Instruction Style

Asynchronous only

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Total Credit Requirement

83 credits

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On-Campus Attendance Requirement

Yes

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Online Credit Hours

Up to two courses in the first four terms (maximium of nine credits) are taught by distance learning. Remaining courses are taught in-person, with up to one-third by distance learning.

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Joint Degree Programs Offered

No

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Term

Semesters

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Months Students May Begin

August

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Months the Law School Confers Degrees

April, August, and December (October, February and June by exception)

2025 First Year Part-Time Class LSAT

75th Percentile:

166

50th Percentile:

164

25th Percentile:

161

2025 First Year Part-Time Class GPA

75th Percentile:

3.86

50th Percentile:

3.77

25th Percentile:

3.61

Application
Deadline

March 1

Acceptance Rate

24.22%

Enrollees from Applicant Pool

283

Test Type Accepted

LSAT only and no more than 5 years old and GRE

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Estimated Tuition

Full-time: $65,652/yr + $198 fees; Part-time: $49,230/yr + $57 fees. Estimated total: Not published (annual fees: $159)

Scholarships

Scholarships Offered

Merit-based aid is offered to select admitted students (including international) through a committee. Northeastern University Law Grants (NULG) are offered to first-year students based on financial need. A variety of need based scholarships are available to upper-level students.

Application Fee

Application Fee

$0

Financial Aid Deadline

Financial Aid Deadline

February 15

Percentage

Part-Time Students Receiving Grants

85%

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Federal Title IV Aid Eligible

Yes — ABA-accredited institutions are Title IV eligible

Externship Offered

Students will complete a semester-long co-op placement with legal employers through Northeastern University's Cooperative Legal Education Program as well as participate in numerous programs offered by their Center for Co-op and Career Development.

Area of focus

Intellectual Property, International Law and Public Health Law