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We Offer First-Class Legal Education to Students with Real-World Responsibilities
We Offer First-Class Legal Education to Students with Real-World Responsibilities
We Offer First-Class Legal Education to Students with Real-World Responsibilities
We Offer First-Class Legal Education to Students with Real-World Responsibilities
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A customizable degree for your unique goals

Our 100% online Master of Business, Law, and Technology program can prepare you a variety of emerging professional fields in the legal industry.

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We Offer First-Class Legal Education

We Offer First-Class Legal Education to Students with Real-World Responsibilities

Our accessible, affordable J.D. and Hybrid J.D. degree programs allow students to pursue a top-notch legal degree without shortchanging work or family.

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STEP INTO THE PROFESSION

STEP INTO THE PROFESSION THE MINUTE YOU STEP INTO THE CLASSROOM

Studying under practicing judges, lawyers, and elected officials, our students graduate with practical and theoretical skills necessary to succeed in today’s legal field.

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DISCOVER A CLEAR PATHWAY TO YOUR FUTURE

DISCOVER A CLEAR PATHWAY TO YOUR FUTURE WITHOUT DETOURING INTO DEBT

Our reasonable tuition rates and scholarship opportunities reflect a commitment to providing legal education that is affordable for all students.

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WE BELIEVE IN MAKING THE LAW ACCESSIBLE

WE BELIEVE IN MAKING THE LAW ACCESSIBLE BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

We’re building a vibrant, accessible community of scholars, educators, practitioners, and citizens—one that is always engaged in dialogue about the law and its intersection with daily life.

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Spring Term Begins January 8, 2024. Applications must be received by December 1, 2023.

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CAMPUS LOCATIONS

SANTA BARBARA CAMPUS

Located in the heart of downtown, the Santa Barbara campus is within easy walking distance of many private and public law offices and the Santa Barbara Courthouse, where students have access to the McMahon Law Library.

20 E. Victoria St Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara campus: 805.979.9860

Santa Barbara admissions: 805.979.9865

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Santa Barbara Building

VENTURA CAMPUS

The Ventura campus is conveniently located approximately one mile from the Ventura County Government Center, where students can access the County Law Library resources

4475 Market Street Ventura, CA 93003

Ventura campus: 805.765.9300

Ventura admissions: 805.765.9732

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Ventura Building

ONLINE

Hybrid Juris Doctor Program

70% online, 30% in-person

Ventura campus: 4475 Market Street, Ventura CA 93003

Hybrid JD Admissions: 805-765-9732

Email: [email protected]

Master of Business, Law, and Technology

100% online

Master of Arts in Law Admissions: 805-979-9865

Email: [email protected]

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COLLEGES OF LAW DEGREES

JURIS DOCTOR (J.D.)

Our accredited J.D. program thoroughly prepares graduates to sit for the California Bar Exam through a collaborative learning environment that emphasizes discussion and debate. Students develop the skills needed to effectively advocate for a diverse range of clients and serving the community by making law more accessible to the public.

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Hybrid Juris Doctor

Our innovative Hybrid J.D. program makes a law degree accessible for students who have difficulty attending campus classes. The groundbreaking program requires students to attend only a single 12-hour residency each month and focuses on the “Lawyering Skills” needed to enter and immediately contribute to the profession upon graduation.

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Master of Business, Law, and Technology

The online Master of Business, Law, and Technology program at The Colleges of Law is designed to prepare graduates for leadership roles in professional fields that intersect with the law and legal industry. This innovative program offers concentrations in specific areas suited for modern professional careers, including business operations, entrepreneurship, emerging law, and technology.

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COLLEGES OF LAW IN NUMBERS

J.D. Program Overview

EVENING

PART-TIME

CREDITS

84

CREDITS

3.5-4

Academic Experience Satisfaction*

88% of respondents are either satisfiled or very satisfied with their overall academic experience at COL. (Source : COL Student Satisfaction Survey Fall 2019 )

88% of respondents are either satisfied or very satisfied with their overall academic experience at COL.

(Source : COL Student Satisfaction Survey Fall 2019 )

Diverse Student Body

Colleges of Law | Diverse Student Body Statistics Caucasian-40%,African American-8%,Latino/Hispanic-33%,Asian-5%,Other-14%
Caucasian 40%     African American 8%     Latino/Hispanic 33%    
Asian 5%     Other 14%

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“If I were to do everything again, I would do it exactly the same way that I did. I am very satisfied and happy with my entire professional career. I have a lot of admiration for my former professors, who are now colleagues.” READ MORE
Kata Kim, J.D. ’10
Current job: Attorney
“It’s been fascinating. I will be forever grateful to COL for opening those first doors for me. The school is really good about telling graduates that you can do anything you want to do. Just go for it.” READ MORE
Betty L. Jeppesen, J.D. ’81
Current job: Law Associate

CONTACT US

Santa Barbara Campus

805.979.9860
805.979.9865 (admissions)
805.966.7181 (fax)

[email protected]

Ventura Campus

805.765.9300
805.765.9719 (admissions)
805.658.0529 (fax)

[email protected]