The Best Night Law Schools

Attending law school at night is a way to stay employed while simultaneously working toward a law degree. This situation requires a lot of hard work and discipline but may be beneficial for non-traditional students with families and careers. According to the 2010 "U.S. News & World Report" law school rankings, the four best night law schools in the U.S. are located in Washington, D.C., and New York City. These schools offer flexible program schedules along with a rigorous academic curriculum.
  1. Georgetown University

    • Working students have been attending the part-time program at Georgetown University since it began in 1870. The program takes eight semesters and one summer to complete. Classes usually take place on weekdays between 5:45 and 7:45 so that students still have time to work, study and fulfill family requirements. Some elective classes take place on the weekends to provide additional flexibility.

    George Washington University

    • George Washington University offers a part-time night program that normally takes eight semesters plus one summer session to complete. Full-time students are discouraged from being employed during the law program, but part-time students are not. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. university, scores from the LSAT examination and letters of recommendation to be considered for the program. The George Washington University is located in Washington, D.C.'s historical Foggy Bottom neighborhood.

    Fordham University

    • Fordham University, located in New York City, offers students a part-time evening program for completing a law degree. Students in the night program generally take eight semesters, or four years, to complete the program. At least eight credit hours are required each semester to remain in good standing in the law school. Admission requirements include the LSAT, a non-refundable application fee, transcripts from past schools, a bachelor's degree and letters of reference from past employers or professors.

    Yeshiva University

    • Yeshiva University's Cardozo Law School offers a night program for students who need or desire to remain employed while gaining a law degree. Cardozo has a residence hall available for students who wish to live near campus during the law program, but students are also able to live off-campus in any of New York's neighborhoods. The academic program includes courses on legal systems and methods, along with many electives and experiential training such as internships.

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