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JURIS DOCTOR

ADMISSION TO PRACTICE LAW IN CALIFORNIA

The Program meets the educational requirements for the Juris Doctor in California. Juris Doctor graduates of The Colleges of Law are academically qualified to sit for the California Bar Examination. Admission to practice law within California is governed by the Office of Admissions of the State Bar. All J.D. students must register with that office; forms are available at the State Bar website.

In addition to meeting the academic requirements to sit for the California bar, students must also comply with the Rules of the State Bar. Additional information about State Bar requirements can be found in the Colleges’ General Catalog.

ADMISSION TO PRACTICE LAW OUTSIDE CALIFORNIA

Study at, or graduation from, this law school may not qualify a student to take the bar examination or be admitted to practice in jurisdictions other than California. A student who intends to seek admission to practice outside of California should contact the admitting authority in that jurisdiction for information regarding its education and admission requirements before enrolling.

The Program currently does not meet the educational requirements for the Juris Doctor in the following states: Arkansas, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Wyoming, American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Marshall Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands.

Students who graduate from The Colleges of Law Juris Doctor program may seek admission in the states listed below only after becoming licensed in California, practicing law for a specified amount of time and meeting other state requirements. Students who intend to seek admission in one of these states should contact the admitting authority and thoroughly review the rules of admission: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

CALIFORNIA BAR EXAM

Thanks to our accredited J.D. degree program, our graduates are academically qualified to sit for the California Bar Examination. Over and above that, they have completed a J.D. program specifically designed to develop the skills that the Bar Examination demands: a solid grasp of legal fundamentals, strong predictive and persuasive writing abilities, and excellent time management.

Our innovative Fourth-Year Bar Studies course helps each student create an effective, individualized approach to Bar Exam study. We also offer a customized extended Bar Exam preparation program in conjunction with the premier bar review provider, BARBRI.

Consumer Disclosures

California Business and Professions Code Section 6061.7 and The Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, requires all schools like The Colleges of Law (COL) to disclose certain information to current and prospective students. COL created this page to fulfill its responsibilities under both laws.

Click here to read COL’s Business and Professions Code Section TCL 2026 6061.7(a) Disclosure.

Study at, or graduation from, this law school may not qualify a student to take the bar examination or be licensed to practice law in jurisdictions other than California. A student who intends to seek licensure to practice law outside of California at any time during their career should contact the admitting authority for information regarding its education and licensure requirements prior to enrolling at this law school. [last updated November, 10th, 2022]

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GENERAL INSTITUTIONAL INFORMATION

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• Price of Attendance
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• Transfer Credit
• Articulation Agreements – COL does not currently have any transfer or articulation agreements with any other college or university
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STUDENT AND INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES

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• A detailed explanation of students’ rights can be found in the Colleges of Law Academic Catalog

STUDENT OUTCOMES

• Student learning outcomes, student satisfaction, retention, and graduation
• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) Program – Learning Outcomes Assessment

HEALTH AND SAFETY

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