JD Programs

Full-Time or Part-Time Flex Degrees

Full-Time JD Degree

In-Person

Earn your law degree in a full-time JD program. Take part in a demanding values-based curriculum that integrates classroom instruction with real-world learning opportunities.

90 credits/$2144 per credit

Law with Purpose

Build a career grounded in justice, service and impact. Our grads lead across sectors, from public interest to Big Law, with a commitment to making a difference.

Nationally ranked programs, standout academics, and faculty expertise deliver results that exceed what you’d expect from a school our size. Seattle University School of Law alumni include more Super Lawyers than any other law school in the Pacific Northwest.

Study in the heart of Seattle, surrounded by top law firms, global companies, and a thriving tech ecosystem.

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91% Job Placement Rate

Employment rates among Seattle U Law School grads hit record levels.

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First and Only Flex JD in
Washington State

Earn your law degree without stepping away from your career. Seattle University School of Law’s Flex JD is a rigorous, hybrid-online program with a clear, predictable schedule, so you can plan your life and make progress toward your JD.

The Flex JD maintains the same academic standards as our full-time program. You’ll develop the legal reasoning, writing, and practical skills needed to succeed in today’s legal landscape.

This is a demanding, high-quality JD program delivered in a format that makes it possible for working professionals to succeed. Our first cohort of Flex JD students achieved a 90% bar passage rate, proving the model works.

#13 Nationally - Flex JD

Our part-time program ranks in the top 15 nationally. (U.S. News & World Report, 2026).

A+ Racial Justice

Seattle U Law ranks fourth in the nation in this area of study. (National Jurist/prelaw 2020-2025).

#1 Public Service Law

Seattle University ranks #1 in the Pacific Northwest. (U.S. News & World Report, 2026).

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Seattle University School of Law: Punching Above Its Weight

Part-Time Flex JD Degree

Hybrid

Earn your law degree through a highly ranked, part-time hybrid online JD program. Launch a rewarding legal career as a lawyer committed to justice, dignity and equity.

90 credits/$2144 per credit

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I'm thankful for Seattle University School of Law, where I was blessed to explore my full self. It is truly the professors and staff who make the experience. They work tirelessly to prepare us for a future beyond our vision. I am grateful for the lessons, advice and extra time they gave.

Archie Roundtree, Jr.
JD, Class of 2018
Equity Attorney, Justice in Aging

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All in on Your Success

Learn in small classes and gain real world-experience through clinics and externships, backed by a dedicated career development center and a powerful alumni network.

Seattle University School of Law is among the best in the nation:

#1 Public Service Law School in Pacific Northwest
#12 Top Innovative Law Schools
#36 Best Clinical Training Programs
#67 Best Criminal Law Programs
#73 Best International Law Programs
#78 Best Business / Corporate Law Programs
#80 Best Tax Law Programs

2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings

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Practice Law With Purpose

Earn Your JD at Seattle University School of Law.