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FlexTime JDSM Program - Manhattan Campus


Touro Law's FlexTime JD Program is offered at Touro University's ultra-modern Cross River Campus at 3 Times Square, in the heart of New York City. 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 increased flexibility through uniquely tailored combinations of online and in-person instructional components. The program will provide students with maximum flexibility while maintaining a rigorous course of study that will prepare them for the realities of law practice, and will do so using the latest in evidence-based teaching and learning tools. FlexTime students will be able to complete the requirements for their JD in four years with in-person class requirements on Sundays only.

As part of the FlexTime JD Program, classes are offered in a hybrid model which requires students to attend classes on Sundays only for the Fall and Spring semesters. Students must attend one summer semester, requiring Sunday classes as well. The remainder of classwork is completed asynchronously, allowing students to complete the work when and where it fits their individual schedules throughout the week.

While it is a unique program, and the only Sunday-only in-person required program in New York, it is also fully integrated into the fabric of the law school. FlexTime students have the opportunity to become involved in every aspect of law school life including clinics, pro bono activities, student organizations, and honor societies including Law Review, Moot Court, and TAPS. 

Admissions Criteria

Consistent with ABA requirements, Touro Law Center’s goal in admitting candidates to its JD Programs and LLM Programs is the likelihood of success in the program to which the person is being admitted. The selection process is holistic and not mechanical.
  • LSAT/GRE score
  • Undergraduate GPA
  • College major and course selection
  • Trend of undergraduate grades
  • Writing ability (as demonstrated by the quality of the Personal Statement and LSAT/GRE Writing Sample/s)
  • Personal qualities of integrity, resilience, and commitment to public service
  • Successful graduate study, where applicable
  • Professional experience and achievement after college, where applicable
  • Letters of recommendation from persons with direct knowledge of the individual’s intellectual ability, natural aptitude, and strength of character
In addition to the above criteria, applicants for the FlexTime JDSM Program must show strong academic credentials and demonstrate an ability as a self-starter. Only applicants who earn their Bachelor’s degree prior to the start date may apply for admission to the FlexTime Program.
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Financial Aid

FlexTime JD students will be eligible for all financial aid and merit scholarships available to students in the traditional program. Based upon the strong academic credentials and qualifications of students admitted to this program, Touro Law intends to make available substantial scholarship funding.

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