College of Law and Public Service
JFK School of Law at National University
The JFK School of Law’s Juris Doctor degree 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 professionals.
The JFK School of Law also offers several American Bar Association (ABA) approved undergraduate paralegal and pre-law degrees to prepare our students for a wide range of positions in the legal field.
At the JFK School of Law, we value/balance the flexibility that distance learning provides and the importance of faculty-to-student mentorship and student-to-student interaction. We provide law students the opportunity to enroll in courses which blend both synchronous and asynchronous learning – allowing you to work towards a law degree on your time and from a place that is convenient for you.
We invite you to experience our difference.
School of Public Service
The field of Public Service involves developing, establishing and implementing initiatives and programs that have profound impact on the agencies, organizations and communities that are served. It includes most areas of government as well as private organizations and the nonprofit sector. National University offers several Law and Public Service programs that prepare students with the skills needed to succeed in the ever-changing landscape of public service.
NU offers a wide variety of programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and certificate levels. These programs will provide the skills to serve you well in the fields of Law and Business, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Forensic Sciences, Homeland Security and Emergency Management. If dedicating yourself to a career in public service is your calling, National University is here to help.
Lisa Hutton
Dean, College of Law and Public Service
Explore Our Departments and Degree Programs:
JFK School of Law at National University
- Associate
- Bachelor’s
- Juris Doctor
Public Service
- Certificate
- Bachelor’s
- Master’s
- Doctoral
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! The Juris Doctor degree at the JFK School of Law at National University has been continually accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners for the State Bar of California since 1981. Our JD program prepares students to successfully sit for the California Bar Examination and enter the legal profession.
The American Bar Association (ABA) has continuously recognized and approved the Paralegal Studies program since 2007 (the ABA does not approve pre-law programs). The Juris Doctor and undergraduate programs in the JFK School of Law at National University are also approved by the Western Association of Schools and College (WSCUC) as distance education programs.
The Juris Doctor degree program has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 3.3:1. The JFK School of Law JD program limits its class sizes so that every student has the best chance for success. JFK School of Law undergraduate programs have an average student-to-faculty ratio of 22:1. In addition, the undergraduate programs have course caps for doctrinal/substantive law courses and for legal research and writing courses.
The Juris Doctor program at JFK School of Law at National University is fully online. Both the Paralegal and Pre-Law Studies programs are almost entirely online. One pre-law course is offered on-ground in San Diego and a few other locations.
Yes, this is possible. APDs suggest checking with Financial Aid regarding how much funding is available for those pursuing multiple fields.
Program Accreditations
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accredits public and private schools, colleges, and universities in the U.S.
The JFK School of Law at National University is accredited by The Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California. Accreditation by The Committee of Bar Examiners permits graduates from JFK School of Law to take the California Bar Examination upon graduation and, when the graduate passes and complies with all other admission requirements, to practice law anywhere in California, in both State and federal courts.
The ABA-approved law programs are the Bachelor’s in Paralegal Studies and all three paralegal certificates. The JD is not ABA-approved.
Neither the American Bar Association nor its Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar endorses, cooperates with, or provides data to any law school ranking system. No ranking or rating system of law schools is attempted or advocated by the ABA. Rather, the ABA provides only a statement of the accreditation status of a school. Fully approved schools have demonstrated that they are operating in compliance with each of the ABA Standards for Approval of Law Schools. Their compliance is regularly monitored and comprehensive reviews are conducted every tenth year. Provisionally approved schools, also considered “ABA-Approved,” have been determined to be operating in substantial compliance with the ABA Standards for Approval of Law Schools. Prospective law students should consider a variety of factors in making their choice among schools.
Learn more about accreditations here.