How long does it take to get a law degree?

It takes three years of full-time study to obtain a JD (law) degree. JD stands for Juris Doctor—a law degree is a graduate degree. A few law schools are experimenting with shortening the traditional three-year program. There are many law schools that have part-time and evening programs that take up to four years to complete.

Earning your law degree is worth the time and effort. Check the ABA-LSAC Official Guide to ABA-Approved Law Schools for more information about specific programs at individual schools.