Part-Time Law Degree Programs

Georgetown University Law Center

• Georgetown University founded its law school, known as the Georgetown University Law Center, in 1870. As of 2009, the school had about 2,000 students. Classes in the part-time degree program meet in the evenings. The program requires eight semesters and one summer to complete. Former Sen. George Mitchell earned his law degree through Georgetown's part-time program. In 2010, "U.S. News & World Report" ranked Georgetown first among part-time law programs.

  Georgetown University Law Center
  600 New Jersey Ave. NW
  Washington, DC 20001
  202-662-9000
  georgetown.edu

George Washington University Law School

• The George Washington University Law School, commonly known as GW Law, was founded in 1865. The school offers a part-time, evening degree program. Students can begin in the part-time program and transfer to the full-time program or complete all their degree requirements in evening sessions. The part-time program requires eight semesters and one summer session to complete. In 2010, "U.S. News & World Report" ranked George Washington second among part-time law programs.

  George Washington University Law School
  2000 H. Street NW
  Washington, DC 20052
  202-994-6261
  gwu.edu

Fordham University School of Law

• The Fordham University School of Law was founded in 1905. The school's evening division offers a part-time degree program that meets in the evenings. Students can complete the degree in eight semesters. The program's core courses cover contracts, criminal law, legal process, legal writing and property. Part-time students can choose from the same electives available to full-time students. In 2010, "U.S. News & World Report" magazine ranked Fordham third among part-time law programs.

  Fordham University School of Law
  140 W. 62nd St.
  New York, NY 10023
  212-636-6000
  fordham.edu

Yeshiva University Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

• Yeshiva University founded its Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in 1976. The school offers a part-time master of laws degree program. Students can begin the program in the fall or spring and can concentrate in comparative legal thought, general studies or intellectual property. In 2010, "U.S. News & World Report" magazine ranked Yeshiva fourth among part-time law programs.

  Yeshiva University Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
  55 5th Ave., 11th Floor
  New York, NY 10003
  212-790-0274
  yu.edu