Jacksonville UniversityCollege of Law
The Next Step in Jacksonville’s FutureBuilding Tomorrow Together
Preparing Students For A Bold FutureCommunity Need, Local Solution
The Jacksonville University College of Law will fill a gap in the city’s legal education market by preparing students with a unique, hands-on learning experience to become high-quality lawyers.
By positioning the College of Law within JU's downtown location in VyStar Tower, which is just which is just a 10-minute walk to the Duval County Courthouse, our law students are at the center of bustling city. Students are mere steps away from prominent legal organizations, active courtrooms and the courthouse's extensive legal library, which is accessible to JU students. Jacksonville University is also considering all students in the College of Law for merit scholarships up to $14,400. The University is committed to providing students opportunities to succeed in their education and future careers.
Our community extends beyond the Jacksonville city limits; it is wherever our students and graduates reside. The Jacksonville University College of Law aims to educate future lawyers, lawmakers and leaders by providing the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to succeed and make a difference in their communities.
“I expect Jacksonville University to bring the same commitment to excellence to its new College of Law as it does to its other stellar programs. The benefit to our community will be significant.”
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Immersive Education
Jacksonville has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing cities in the Southeast, and according to Forbes Magazine, Jacksonville is ranked as the second-best city for young professionals. Our bustling downtown is home to the Jacksonville University College of Law. Centrally located in VyStar Tower, JU Downtown and the College of Law are mere steps away from the city's greatest legal resources for students.
Within 10 minutes, students can walk to more than 20 prominent legal organizations where they can secure externship and mentorship opportunities, or observe public legal proceedings at the Duval County Courthouse.
Jacksonville University and the College of Law have connections and partnerships all over the city and throughout the nation through our Dolphin Lawyer Association.
Student Resources
Jacksonville University and the College of Law are dedicated to the success of our students, from the day you apply to your first day as a practicing attorney and beyond. You will build personal relationships with our expert faculty and staff who will mentor you through law school, help you understand the requirements of qualifying for admission to the bar, support your preparation for the bar exam. and offer career counseling. In addition to the College of Law faculty and staff, the University’s institutional resources including financial aid, career management, and disability support are available throughout your law school career.
Jacksonville University also offers support for military and veteran students. The U.S. News and World Report named Jacksonville University “one of the most military-friendly college campuses in the United States.” Learn more about JU's veteran resources.
Consistent with accreditation protocol dictated by the American Bar Association (ABA), the Jacksonville University College of Law will begin the accreditation process in the spring of 2023. Our goal and highest priority is to achieve provisional accreditation by the time our first class of students graduates. The College of Law is not currently approved by the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the ABA and makes no representation to any applicant that it will receive approval from the Council before the graduation of any matriculating student.
In the last decade, Jacksonville University has received full accreditation for over 30 programs ranging from healthcare to business administration, and is fully accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
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The growth of our College of Law is accelerated by your investment. We are fortunate to have the continued support of our community and JU supporters. Please consider supporting the College of Law as we strive for excellence in teaching, research and service to ensure the success of the students as they enter the legal profession.
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Contact Information College of Law
VyStar Tower, 18th Floor 76 South Laura St. Jacksonville, Fla. 32202
Email: graduateadmissions@ju.edu