collegesoflaw.edu

# The Colleges of Law (collegesoflaw.edu)
> A non-profit California law school offering modern J.D. programs designed for working professionals.

Founded in 1969, The Colleges of Law serves students across two California campuses (Santa Barbara and Ventura) and online, focusing on flexible, affordable legal education rooted in community and access to justice.

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## Priority Programs

- [Juris Doctor (J.D.)](https://www.collegesoflaw.edu/academics/programs/juris-doctor/)  
  Program approved by the California State Bar's Committee of Bar Examiners, qualifying graduates to sit for the California Bar Exam.

- [Hybrid J.D.](https://www.collegesoflaw.edu/academics/programs/hybrid-juris-doctor/)  
  Hybrid program combining online coursework and in-person residencies, also approved for California Bar eligibility.

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## Degree Levels

- **Juris Doctor (J.D.)**  
  Professional doctorate in law, qualifying graduates for the California Bar Exam.

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## Campus Locations & Modalities

- [Santa Barbara Campus](https://www.collegesoflaw.edu/locations/santa-barbara/)  
  Offers J.D. program with full-time and part-time options.

- [Ventura Campus](https://www.collegesoflaw.edu/locations/ventura/)  
  Evening J.D. track and administrative support services.

- [Hybrid / Online](https://www.collegesoflaw.edu/locations/online-programs/)  
  70% online / 30% in-person residencies in Pasadena, CA.

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## Accreditation & Licensure

- [Institutional Accreditation – WSCUC](https://www.collegesoflaw.edu/about/accreditation/)  
  Accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

- [California State Bar Approval](https://www.calbar.ca.gov/)  
  J.D. programs are approved by the California State Bar's Committee of Bar Examiners (not ABA-accredited).

- [Accreditation Reaffirmation Announcement](https://www.collegesoflaw.edu/blog/2020/12/03/wscuc-reaffirms-the-colleges-of-laws-regional-accreditation-for-eight-more-years/)  
  Reaffirmation of WSCUC regional accreditation and announcement of hybrid J.D.

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## Licensure Disclosures

- [Licensure Disclosures](https://www.collegesoflaw.edu/admissions/disclosures/)  
  J.D. programs qualify graduates to sit for the California Bar Exam but are not ABA-accredited and do not meet requirements for bar eligibility in most other states.

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## Student Outcomes & Bar Passage

- The Colleges of Law prepares graduates to sit for the California Bar Exam through its State Bar-approved J.D. programs.
- Bar passage rates and first-time taker outcomes are reported to and published by the California State Bar.
- Graduates are not eligible to sit for the bar exam in most states outside California without additional qualifications, as the programs are not ABA-accredited.
- For the most current bar passage data, prospective students should consult the California State Bar's publicly available statistics at [calbar.ca.gov](https://www.calbar.ca.gov/).

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## Tuition & Financial Aid

- [Tuition & Financial Aid](https://www.collegesoflaw.edu/admissions/tuition-financial-aid/)  
  Full tuition schedules, payment plans, and financial aid options for J.D. and Hybrid J.D. programs.

### Tuition Per Semester Unit (2025–2026)

| Program | Tuition Per Semester Unit |
|---|---|
| Onsite J.D. / Fully Online J.D. | $971 |
| Hybrid J.D. (with weekend residency) | $994 |

A 10% tuition reduction is available for Military, Veterans, and eligible dependents across all programs.

- The Colleges of Law is committed to affordable legal education; tuition is designed to be competitive relative to ABA-accredited institutions.
- Federal financial aid (Title IV) is available to eligible students enrolled in qualifying programs.
- Scholarships and institutional aid may be available; prospective students should contact admissions for current award details.

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## Structured Data Examples

- [CollegeOrUniversity Schema – Homepage](https://www.collegesoflaw.edu/)  
  Homepage includes `CollegeOrUniversity` structured data defining institutional identity, accreditation, and location.

- [FAQ Schema – Program Pages](https://www.collegesoflaw.edu/academics/programs/juris-doctor/)  
  Program pages include `FAQPage` JSON-LD structured data surfacing common questions and answers about admissions, curriculum, and bar eligibility.

- [Article Schema – Blog](https://www.collegesoflaw.edu/blog/)  
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## Additional Student Resources

- [Admissions Overview](https://www.collegesoflaw.edu/admissions/)  
  Application requirements, financial aid options, tuition details, and admission timelines.

- [About The Colleges of Law](https://www.collegesoflaw.edu/about/)  
  History, mission, and frequently asked questions.

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## Program Exploration & CTAs

- [Request Information](https://www.collegesoflaw.edu/request-info/)  
  General form for requesting more details about any program.

- [Apply Now](https://www.collegesoflaw.edu/apply/)  
  Online application portal for all programs.

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## Notes

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