Academics

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UIC Law offers prospective degree candidates flexible options to pursue their JD, including a full-time day program and a newly designed part-time evening program. Learn more about our concentrations, general requirements, and curriculum overview for each program below.

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Full-Time JD Overview

The full-time JD program is hosted during the daytime and consists of required core curriculum that all students must pass in order to graduate.
Part-Time Evening JD Overview

The part-time JD evening program combines in-person, online synchronous, and online asynchronous coursework, and is the only part-time program in Chicago to require in-person attendance only two evenings a week.

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UIC Law is continuing to develop new interdisciplinary dual-degree, certificate, and other programs to capitalize on the University of Illinois Chicago’s traditional strengths in health sciences, public administration, and business.

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Enhance your Academic Experience Heading link

Practical training is a guaranteed aspect of our curriculum for all of our students. Students have a chance to make a real-world impact through various experiential education opportunities at our UIC Law. Sharpen your skills in one of our Community Legal Clinics or at one of more than 50 externship sites.