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Hybrid Evening Part-Time J.D.

The Hybrid Evening Part-Time J.D. Program combines in-person instruction on our Newark campus with live remote learning, allowing students to earn a Rutgers Law degree while continuing to work or manage other personal and professional commitments.

At Rutgers Law, we believe in making legal education accessible to all. We proudly offer a hybrid, part-time J.D. program for evening students on our Newark campus. Our part-time program ranked #23 among all law schools in the U.S. News & World Report in 2026.

For our Hybrid Evening Part-Time Program, we primarily use a combination of in-person and remote instruction. We have scheduled courses in a way where:

You will be on campus two nights a week (primarily) for in-person instruction and
You will have remote instruction up to two times a week.

Our program offers flexibility for individuals balancing work, caregiving, or lengthy commutes. The program fully complies with the American Bar Association accreditation standards, and you may sit for any Bar Exam in the country. Two in-person nights a week allow you to get the same quality degree from Rutgers Law School without delaying your career goals.

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Looking for an online option?

Rutgers Law also offers an Online Part-Time J.D. Program, featuring live evening online classes, flexible asynchronous coursework, and periodic in-person learning experiences in Camden.

Online J.D. Program

Your Part-Time Learning Experience

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Program Duration and Times

The Hybrid Evening Part-Time J.D. Program offers the flexibility to earn your degree in 3.5 to 4 years. During your first three terms, classes typically meet Monday through Thursday after 6 p.m., with students attending 3 to 4 evenings each week. After completing the first year, students may enroll in winter and summer courses to accelerate their progress and graduate sooner.

Program Requirements

When attending as a part-time student, you are scheduled for 11 credits of core classes each semester. After the first year, a minimum of 8 credits must be completed each semester, and students may transfer between the full-time and part-time programs.

Ready to Apply?

Follow the application instructions for the J.D. program.

J.D. Application Process

Opportunities for Skill Development

As a part-time student, you’ll still have the opportunity to participate in law journals, moot courts, and clinics to develop legal writing and advocacy skills. Learn more about these beneficial experiences.