Online Programs

Get your legal degree on your terms. The Colleges of Law offers flexible, accessible online law degree programs. Whether you’re working a full-time job, taking care of family, or have other obligations, you can still pursue your passion.

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HYBRID JURIS DOCTOR

Our innovative Hybrid Juris Doctor program allows students to complete 70% of their coursework online while attending four intensive weekend residencies at the Pasadena campus during the semester. This law degree program prepares students to respond to an ever-evolving legal jobs market by focusing on practical “lawyering skills” and active-learning opportunities.

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ONLINE MASTER OF BUSINESS, LAW, AND TECHNOLOGY

The 100% online Master of Business, Law, and Technology program prepares graduates for leadership roles in professional fields that intersect with the law and legal industry. Focusing on the needs of modern legal careers, concentrations include business operations, entrepreneurship, emerging law, and technology.

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Online Legal Courses — Continuing Education

Select which legal courses align with your practice and expand your knowledge in business, law, and technology. These courses are 100% online, allowing lawyers and professionals working in legal-related fields to learn the emerging technologies and changes in the legal industry. For lawyers looking to complete 25 hours of Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) programming every year as required by California, these legal courses offer the opportunity to meet this requirement while maintaining a flexible schedule.

Why choose an online law degree?

Our online law programs provide flexibility for working professionals and those who prefer remote learning. The Master of Business, Law, and Technology degree program is fully online, whereas the Hybrid Juris Doctor degree program is partially online. Both programs provide flexibility in the online coursework, making The Colleges of Law’s online law degree programs easily adaptable to your lifestyle and needs.

Does The Colleges of Law offer an online J.D.?

No, The Colleges of Law does not offer a 100% online J.D. program. However, we do provide a Hybrid Juris Doctor program that has online coursework with in-person weekend residencies in Pasadena, California.

This program redefines the traditional approach to law school by combining online learning with intensive residencies and prepares students to respond to an ever-evolving job market for law professionals.

Is an online law degree the same as an in-person law degree?

Yes. The Colleges of Law enforces a consistent workload and educational guidelines. The only difference between our online law degree program and our in-person programs is the platform on which it is taught. The material is the same.

One of our online law degrees, the Master of Business, Law, and Technology. is available only online, whereas our Hybrid J.D. degree is mostly online. The coursework for the Hybrid J.D. degree offers the benefit of schedule flexibility and only requires 30% of in-person residencies.

Is the Hybrid J.D. degree an accredited law program?

The Colleges of Law is institutionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Our J.D. program and our Hybrid online J.D. program are accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California as a single institution with two campuses, one in Santa Barbara and one in Ventura.