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Executive Juris Doctor (EJD) Law Degree
EJD students enrolled at Purdue Global Law School have the opportunity to expand their expertise and acquire legal knowledge they can call upon within their current profession or a new one.
Develop or Gain Legal Expertise
Learn to think critically and problem solve; engage with and navigate the legal system; perform legal research; and provide accurate, focused, and organized oral and written communication appropriate to your audience. We offer industry-specific tracks so you can specialize your legal skills within a specific area such as health law, business law, education law, or law and technology.
Take What You Need Now and Apply It to Your EJD Later
We offer individual courses on a variety of topics, enabling you to spend time only on those most applicable to your role and industry. Any individual Purdue Global Law School courses you have already completed can be applied toward your EJD.
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The Nation's First Fully Online Law School
Established in 1998, Purdue Global Law School provides quality and accessible education that helps working adults like you unlock new opportunities in your education and career.
Online Flexibility for Working Adults
Our 3-year, part-time EJD program offers the freedom to choose a course of study that fits your career objectives — including specialization tracks in technology, health, education, and business.
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Earn a best-in-class law degree from virtually anywhere in the world from your computer or tablet.
Exam Preparation
We offer a capstone course for students preparing to take the bar exam and have integrated bar preparation throughout our JD curriculum.
Student Support
Connect with a professional Student Advisor who can monitor progress and ensure you are on track. Additionally, professors are readily available with advice.
Hands-On Experience
Prepare for work in the legal field through externship opportunities, our competitive moot court program, and a legal incubator program to help you launch your own practice after graduation.
Student Engagement
Participate in mentoring opportunities, networking events, or student groups such as our Student Bar Association.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer scholarships?
Purdue Global Law School is proud to offer scholarship opportunities to further our mission of providing affordable, accessible legal education. A limited number of scholarships are available for first-year students who demonstrate the talent, drive, and academic ability to become successful law school students.
Can I apply for financial aid? Do you have FAFSA?
Our Financial Aid advisors are glad to assist you with the process of applying for Federal Student Aid. Just call 877-757-8189 and ask to be connected to the Financial Aid Office.
Learn more about your financial aid options, including a variety of federal and private lending programs.
What are the admissions requirements?
To be accepted at Purdue Global Law School, you must satisfy all three steps in our application process, as well as meet the minimum academic standards outlined below.
Juris Doctor and Executive Juris Doctor Program: Applicants who earned their bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (such as the Distance Education Accrediting Commission) will be considered for admission to Purdue Global's law programs. In general, students should have a 3.0 or better cumulative grade point average from their undergraduate work.
What is the difference between the JD and the EJD?
The Juris Doctor (JD) program is designed for students who want to practice as an attorney: representing clients in court, providing legal counsel, preparing and delivering trial statements, leading depositions, negotiating settlements, and performing other traditional attorney functions. Due to Purdue Global's accreditation by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California, this degree program prepares you to sit for the California, Connecticut, or — with approved petition — Indiana bar exams exam and become a licensed attorney. Purdue Global’s JD degree consists of 92 credit hours and is available as a full-time or part-time program.
The Executive Juris Doctor (EJD) program is designed for professionals who want to add the advanced legal training of a lawyer, but who do not intend to practice law. The difference: you won’t have the additional regulatory hurdles of attorney licensure that include passing first year and bar exams, as well as postgraduation continuing education requirements. Because you’re not preparing for the bar, EJD degrees also require less class time and tuition than the JD program. Purdue Global’s part-time EJD program is 72 credit hours, taking just 3 years to complete.
During the first year, foundational courses are similar for both JD and EJD students. In subsequent years, the two degree programs take different paths. The JD student focuses primarily on traditional legal training and bar exam preparation. Students in the EJD program also continue building their advanced legal expertise, but with more freedom to customize their programs to more closely match a chosen industry or career path. Additionally, EJD students have more flexibility to take less than a full-time load.
Accreditation
Purdue Global Law School is part of Purdue Global, which is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission. This accreditation covers all academic programs, all regional locations, and all programs provided via distance education. For more information, please visit the HLC website at HLCommission.org or call 800-621-7440.
The law school is accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California. Due to its accreditation by the Committee, Purdue Global Law School has the authority to offer a Juris Doctor degree that qualifies recipients to take the California Bar Examination and obtain admission to the practice of law in California.