Earn your law degree without stepping away from your career. Seattle University’s Flex JD is a rigorous, hybrid-online program with a clear, predictable schedule, so you can plan your life and make steady progress toward your JD.
What to Expect
- 25-35 hours of coursework per week of class and study/preparation time
- Weekly live online classes with faculty and peers
- Structured deadlines and assignments each week
- Five required in-person weekend sessions per year in Seattle
How Flex JD Works
Structured Weekly Schedule
Your courses follow a consistent weekly rhythm:
- Live online class sessions at set times
- Assigned asynchronous readings and coursework with firm deadlines
- Opportunities for collaboration and discussion
This predictable structure allows you to plan ahead without sacrificing rigor.
Learn more about the Flex JD curriculum.
Online-hybrid Learning Experience
The program blends:
- Live online instruction for real-time engagement
- Independent coursework completed between sessions
- Five in-person weekend residencies each year to deepen skills and connections
Participate from wherever you are while following a structured schedule.
Explore the Flex JD learning experience.
Built for Working Professionals
Seattle University School of Law’s Flex JD program is designed for people who are:
- Advancing or pivoting their careers
- Balancing professional and personal responsibilities
- Seeking a law degree without pausing their income or career trajectory
You won’t be navigating this alone. Your cohort will be managing similar demands, and the program is built with that reality in mind.
Rigorous by Design
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.
Why Seattle University School of Law's Flex JD?
- First and only part-time JD program in Washington state
- Ranked #13 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in 2026
- Bar Exam preparation supported throughout the program
- Strong alumni network and connections to the Seattle legal community
- Dedicated professional development career services center
