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Seton Hall University School of Law

Part-time Weekend JD Program

Newark, NJ

Overview

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Full-Time or Part-Time

Part-time

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Program Length

4 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

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Total Credit Requirement

88 credits

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On-Campus Attendance Requirement

On-campus classes take place on alternating weekends (generally eight in total plus one additional for final exams); on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.

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Online Credits

Up to 15 credits

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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

August, January, May

2025 First Year Part-Time Class LSAT

75th Percentile:

164

50th Percentile:

161

25th Percentile:

158

2025 First Year Part-Time Class GPA

75th Percentile:

3.86

50th Percentile:

3.71

25th Percentile:

3.51

Application
Deadline

April 1

Acceptance Rate

34.27%

Enrollees from Applicant Pool

302

Test Type Accepted

LSAT or GRE

Currency

Estimated Tuition

Full-time: $69,660/yr + $1,890 fees; Part-time: $52,270/yr + $3,190 fees. Estimated total: Not published (annual fees: $1,890 FT / $3,190 PT)

Scholarships

Scholarships Offered

Students may qualify for merit-based scholarships that take into account professional experience and previous accomplishments

Application Fee

Application Fee

$65

Financial Aid Deadline

Financial Aid Deadline

April 4

Percentage

Part-Time Students Receiving Grants

77%

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Federal Title IV Aid Eligible

Yes — ABA-accredited institutions are Title IV eligible

Extracurriculars Offered

Starting in the first year: clubs, special lectures, and social and community events. Starting in the second year: Law Journal, Moot Court, and Mock Trial

Externship Possible

Yes

Student Support Offered

Support in all areas of legal studies is provided not only on the weekends, but also remotely during the week.