Touro Law Announces New FlexTime J.D. Program

Touro Law is pleased to announce its new FlexTime J.D. program to begin in fall 2018. This unique program is designed to accommodate the schedules of students who might typically enter a part-time law program, but need even more flexibility for work or family obligations. The program provides this increased flexibility through uniquely tailored combinations of online and in-person instructional components. Admissions requirements for the FlexTime program are the same as those for Touro’s existing 4 and 5-year part-time programs.

“This innovative program will provide students with maximum flexibility while maintaining a rigorous course of study that will prepare them for the realities of law practice. The program uses the latest in evidence-based teaching and learning tools and promises to be both robust and rewarding for all involved,” stated Dean Harry Ballan. 

“We have a long tradition of offering user-friendly educational opportunities that meet the academic and lifestyle needs of our diverse student body,” said Dr. Alan Kadish, president of the Touro College & University System. “Using the latest technology, this forward-thinking program will help law students pursue high level studies in a flexible way that works for their needs.”

 

FlexTime students will be able to complete the requirements for their J.D. in just under four years, allowing successful members of the inaugural fall 2018 class to sit for the July 2022 bar exam. During the first two years of the program, students attend for 3 semesters – fall, spring and summer – completing 24 credits per year, or 48 credits in 24 months. The remaining 40 credits are completed during the third and fourth years and do not require any on-campus summer attendance. Fifteen credits will consist entirely of online electives, including all credits earned during the third and final summer of the program. Generally, the program requires on-campus classes every other Sunday during the first two years. Subsequently, FlexTime students will be able to take many courses entirely online, thus reducing the number of on-campus classes and providing even greater flexibility.   

All content, both in person and online, is delivered in a manner that matches the standards for Touro’s full-time day program. In fact, the extended in-person sessions and online delivery platform provide numerous teaching and learning opportunities unique to the FlexTime J.D.

Professor Jack Graves, Director of Digital Learning at Touro Law, stated, “The FlexTime J.D. will take advantage of a wide variety of in-person interactions, discussion boards, online peer assessment tools, videoconferencing, and social media platforms to build a vibrant community of teachers and learners, including a rich array of opportunities to interact with and participate in the broader Touro Law Center community.” He continued, “This program provides the perfect opportunity for a diligent, self-motivated student who does not require the structure of daily, in-person class meetings, but does require significant scheduling flexibility to earn his or her law degree—all without in any way compromising the quality of the education. It’s truly exciting and should open doors for many non-traditional law students.”

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Patti Desrochers

Director of Communications

pattid@tourolaw.edu

(631) 761-7062