Whether pursuing a law degree has been a lifelong passion or a way to enhance your current career, Charlotte School of Law has the tools you need to earn your J.D. without leaving Charlotte or your job. CharlotteLaw is one of only two American Bar Association approved schools in North Carolina where you can earn your law degree in an evening part-time program. CharlotteLaw's evening program is four-years in duration (summers included) and is designed for students who are unable to devote themselves full-time to the study of law. For many working professionals, this program provides a financially feasible way to attend law school while maintaining a full-time work schedule.
About CharlotteLaw's Evening Part-Time Program
- CharlotteLaw faculty and administration understand the needs of working students.
- Evening program is designed to fit a busy work and personal schedule.
- Class sizes for evening programs are generally smaller than the daytime program, offering a lower student/teacher ratio and more opportunity for engagement between faculty and students.
- Professors who teach evening courses have an abundance of real-world law experience; most are practicing attorneys
- Evening students gain skills and practical legal experience through the curriculum, and have opportunities to gain real-world experience through externships, clinics, and pro bono projects.
- Federal financial aid and scholarships are available.
- Part-time programs require the completion of 90 credit hours for
graduation
- Program is typically completed in four years, including two summers