Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Regent Law J.D. Degree – Where Knowledge, Skill & Integrity Meet
Regent’s Juris Doctor (J.D.) law degree is academically excellent and competitive with law schools nationwide. We can prepare you to become an excellent lawyer — one who is thoughtfully educated in the law, thoroughly trained in legal skills, and professionally formed to provide meaningful, caring counsel to your clients and others. You can also learn how the law can be used to improve the human condition and how it can be used to help change the world for the better.
Regent Law had the highest overall bar passage rate among all eight Virginia law schools in both July 2017 and February 2018. In 2020, it had a 100% first-time passage rate on the Uniform Bar Exam as well as a 100% first-time bar passage rate in 14 states and 100% first-time passage rate for Honors. It ranked 55th in the nation at 90.62% for first-time bar passage, 2020. The law school also ranked 22nd in the nation for obtaining judicial clerkships and 39th in the nation for securing federal clerkships in 2021 (Class of 2020). Regent Law was ranked among the Best Law Schools by The Princeton Review, 2021. It was also ranked among Top 5 in the Nation for Interesting Professors (Teaching) and Top 35 in the Nation for Academic Experience by The Princeton Review, 2020. Available in 3-year, part-time, and accelerated formats, our Juris Doctor degree program is grounded in Christian values and taught by an internationally recognized faculty.
Honors & Global Juris Doctor Programs
Our law school’s J.D. Honors program provides exclusive academic and professional experiences to select entering and first-year students. The J.D. – Global program provides an opportunity for foreign law students and lawyers to transfer credit from their non-U.S. law school, earn their American J.D., and be eligible to sit for the bar exam in the U.S. in as little as two years.
Increase Your Earning Potential
Advance in your career and expand your earning opportunities.
Develop Skills through Clinical Practice
Develop practical lawyering skills through clinical practice, including a civil litigation clinic, legal research and a partnership with the American Center for Law and Justice.
Gain Internship & Externship Opportunities
Enjoy opportunities including internships with the Center for Global Justice®.
Strengthen Your Advocacy Skills
Compete on award-winning Moot Court, Negotiation and Trial Advocacy teams. Regent’s School of Law received an “A” rating for trial advocacy (among the top 18 in the nation), according to PreLaw Magazine, Winter 2021.
On completing the Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, you can:
- Take the bar examination.
- Apply your knowledge in legal areas such as contracts, legal analysis, research, and mediation.
- Apply your appellate advocacy skills.
After passing the bar examination, J.D. graduates are eligible for positions in areas such as:
- Litigation
- Administrative law or regulated industries
- Constitution and public law
- Corporate and commercial law
- Intellectual property
- Property or real estate
Admission Requirements – Juris Doctor
Application Deadline:
Applications for the Juris Doctor law degree are accepted between September 1 and July 31.
LSAT Deadline:
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- Early Commitment Program: Regent Law’s Early Commitment Program (ECP) is a binding decision program with exclusive benefits for those who commit to enroll at Regent Law by March 1, if admitted. Accepted students choosing to enroll under the Early Commitment Program are eligible to receive enhanced scholarship opportunities, priority consideration for Faculty Scholar Fellowships and a $1,000 tuition scholarship for the first year of law school. Once admitted to this program, the applicant must withdraw all other law school applications and may not initiate applications to any other law schools.
- International Applicants: encouraged to apply by January 15
For seating availability information, please contact the Office of Law Admissions & Financial Aid at 757.352.4584 or lawschool@regent.edu. Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis, with most applicants being notified within three weeks of the date that the application and all supporting documents are received by the Office of Law Admissions & Financial Aid.
Application for entry into Regent Law is available through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) website until July 31.
Please carefully note the following information as you begin your law school application process.
Admissions Criteria for J.D. Degree
The Regent Law admissions committee seeks to do more than simply enroll those with the greatest academic potential. We admit men and women who demonstrate academic ability, as well as a commitment to the university’s mission as a Christ-centered institution.
The admissions committee, comprised of faculty members, associate deans, and the director of admissions, evaluates applicants according to the following criteria:
• Academic achievement (GPA, course rigor, and institution(s) attended)
• LSAT scores*
• Mission fit
• Responses to the questions in the application for admission
• Career accomplishments
• Skills relevant to the practice of law
* Regent Law considers applicants who meet the criteria for admission under Interpretation of ABA Interpretation 503-3 as long as they apply through LSAC.org and indicate the criteria that they meet. For more information, contact lawschool@regent.edu or 757.352.4584.
Prerequisites for the J.D. Program
All J.D. applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree from an approved college or university prior to beginning their legal studies. The Admissions Committee does not recommend any single major or undergraduate field of study, but welcomes majors ranging from political science to engineering, and from biblical studies to psychology.
Once you have fulfilled the admission requirements listed in the application process below, you may be contacted for an admissions interview, which is by invitation only.
Medians
• LSAT Score: 157
• GPA: 3.63
Admissions Decisions
Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis, with most applicants being notified within three weeks of the date that the application and all supporting documents are received by the Admissions Office.
Juris Doctor Application Process
- Application: Apply online via Law School Admission Council (LSAC). For technical issues, contact LSAC Help Desk at 215.968.1393.
- Application Fee: Pay a $65 nonrefundable fee by check or money order to Regent University, Enrollment Support Services, 1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464.
- Transcripts: Send official transcripts from all attended institutions to LSAC. If admitted before completing your bachelor’s degree, submit an official final transcript to Regent Law School before matriculating.
- LSAT Scores: Take the LSAT and enroll in the Credential Assembly Service (CAS). Visit the LSAC website for test dates. Regent University hosts an LSAT Prep Course twice a year and offers information on prep resources. The admissions committee considers the highest LSAT score but reviews all scores and application materials when rendering a decision.
- Letters of Recommendation: Submit at least one Academic Recommendation, or a General Recommendation if out of school for five years or more. A Spiritual Recommendation is encouraged. Limit recommendations to four, sent via LSAC’s LOR Service. Note: Recommenders, not the applicants, must upload the letters through LSAC’s LOR Service.
- Personal Statement: Provide a 500-1,000 word essay outlining your motivation for studying law at Regent and any relevant skills or experiences.
- International Applicants: Follow the International Admissions Checklist, including a TOEFL score of at least 100 or a Duolingo score of 125. For queries, contact lawschool@regent.edu or the International Students Office.
Submit all admissions materials through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC). Note: Submitted materials are not returnable.
PART-TIME STUDENTS
Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
---|---|---|---|
Master of Arts (MA) | $715 | 6 | $4,290 |
Master of Laws (LLM) | $1,035 (On-Campus) $725 (Online) | 6 | $6,210 $4,350 |
Juris Doctor (JD) | $1,360 | 11 | $14,960 |
Full-Time Students
Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
---|---|---|---|
Master of Arts (MA) | $715 | 9 | $6,435 |
Master of Laws (LLM) | $1,035 (On-Campus) $725 (Online) | 9 | $9,315 $6,525 |
Juris Doctor (JD) | $1,360 | 15 | $20,400 |
Student Fees Per Semester
University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $850 (Fall & Spring) $700 (Summer) |
University Services Fee (Online Students) | $700 |
J.D. Program Fees Per Semester
Student Bar Association | $80 (per semester) |
Bar Preparation Program Fee | $430 (per semester)** |
Classroom Response Tech Fee | $13 (per semester) |
**To be fully vested and eligible to receive the bar preparation review course upon graduation for no additional cost other than postage, a $250 refundable materials deposit, and state sales tax. J.D. students must pay the $430 fee for six semesters.
Estimated Total Cost of Attendance 2024-25
Full-time J.D. (Fall/Spring Combined)
Tuition | $40,800 |
University Fees | $1,700 |
Program Fees | $1,046 |
Loan Fees | $326 |
Books & Supplies | $2,000 |
Food | $5,792 |
Housing* | $13,120 |
Transportation | $4,224 |
Personal | $5,056 |
Total | $74,064 |
*Estimated off-campus housing cost. If living in on-campus housing, the amount may vary.
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J.D. Program Fees Per Semester
Student Bar Association | $80 (per semester) |
Bar Preparation Program Fee | $430 (per semester)** |
Classroom Response Tech Fee | $13 (per semester) |
Part-Time Students
Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
---|---|---|---|
Master of Arts (MA) | $715 | 6 | $4,290 |
Master of Laws (LLM) | $690 | 6 | $4,140 |
Juris Doctor (JD) | $1,295 | 11 | $14,245 |
Full-Time Students
Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
---|---|---|---|
Master of Arts (MA) | $715 | 9 | $6,435 |
Master of Laws (LLM) | $690 | 9 | $6,210 |
Juris Doctor (JD) | $1,295 | 15 | $19,425 |
Student Fees Per Semester
University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $850 (Fall & Spring) $700 (Summer) |
University Services Fee (Online Students) | $700 |
J.D. Program Fees Per Semester
Student Bar Association | $80 (per semester) |
Bar Preparation Program Fee | $430 (per semester)** |
Classroom Response Tech Fee | $13 (per semester) |
**To be fully vested and eligible to receive the bar preparation review course upon graduation for no additional cost other than postage, a $250 refundable materials deposit, and state sales tax. J.D. students must pay the $430 fee for six semesters.
Estimated Total Cost of Attendance 2023-24
Full-time J.D. (Fall/Spring Combined)
Tuition | $38,850 |
University Fees | $1,700 |
Program Fees | $1,046 |
Loan Fees | $326 |
Books & Supplies | $2,000 |
Food | $5,792 |
Housing* | $13,120 |
Transportation | $4,224 |
Personal | $5,056 |
Total | $72,114 |
*Estimated off-campus housing cost. If living in on-campus housing, the amount may vary.
Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »
J.D. Program Fees Per Semester
Student Bar Association | $80 (per semester) |
Bar Preparation Program Fee | $430 (per semester)** |
Classroom Response Tech Fee | $13 (per semester) |
*Rates are subject to change at any time.
**To be fully vested and eligible to receive the bar preparation review course upon graduation for no additional cost other than postage, a $250 refundable materials deposit, and state sales tax. J.D. students must pay the $430 fee for six semesters.
Joint Degree Options
The Juris Doctor may be combined as a joint degree with the following programs: MBA, M.A. in Organizational Leadership, M.A. in Communication or M.A. in Journalism, M.A. in Christian Ministry, M.Div., M.A. in Government, MPA, M.A. in Counseling.
- A.A. in Christian Studies
- A.A. in General Studies
- A.A. in History
- A.S. in Business
- A.S. in Criminal Justice
- A.S. in Health Sciences
- A.S. in Information Systems
- A.S. in Psychology
- B.A. in Animation
- B.A. in Biblical & Theological Studies
- B.A. in Christian Ministry
- B.A. in Communication Studies
- B.A. in Communication Studies – Advertising-Public Relations
- B.A. in Communication Studies – Internet & Social Media
- B.A. in Communication Studies – Journalism