Juris Doctor (in NCU)

The JFK School of Law’s Juris Doctor Program has been continually accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners for the State Bar of California since 1981. Our Juris Doctor program emphasizes the practical application of theory, preparing students to successfully sit for the CA Bar Examination and enter the legal profession as highly skilled, ethical, and passionate legal experts. All coursework is online and includes asynchronous sessions as well as synchronous class sessions set at key points in each course.

As one of the first universities dedicated to lifelong learning, John F. Kennedy University offers you a high quality, affordable education that will prepare you to advance your career and community.

John F. Kennedy University is a fully accredited, nonprofit university offering innovative and nationally recognized programs that will help you realize personal and professional growth. Our collaborative learning environment will challenge you to expand your intellect and prepare you to contribute to your profession and community. Our focus on personalized attention will provide you resources and support during your studies and beyond as an alumni. And our practical approach to learning will enable you to apply and refine your skills before graduation.

We invite you to change your future at John F. Kennedy University.

Mission, Vision, and Values

John F. Kennedy University aims to provide an innovative, transformative, and life-enhancing educational experience for all students seeking to advance their personal and professional lives and in turn, their communities. We value diversity and accessibility, quality and innovation, whole-person growth, and a global worldview.

Diversity

John F. Kennedy University defines diversity across lines of both culture and ideas, a dynamic concept reflective of the changing and interdependent nature of human experience. With a Diversity Task Force, Diversity Action Plan, and Protocol for Diversity Hiring, John F. Kennedy University is committed to creating a living culture of diversity.