Your law career begins here
FOUR-YEAR
JD LAW DEGREE
EVENING CLASSES
Working professional by day.
Law student by night.
Your law career
begins here
FOUR-YEAR
JD LAW DEGREE
EVENING CLASSES
Working professional by day. Law student by night.
WHY GET A
JD LAW DEGREE?
Whether you are looking to get an edge on your current career, pursue your dream job, or driven by the potential income increase, a career in law has much to offer.
BE A RESPECTED
Take the Bar Exam and earn a law license, practice law in real world applications, and fulfill your dreams as a legal professional.
Work With
Passion
Lincoln can help you build a meaningful career, represent your company, or even lead an organization.
Get a Six-Figure
Career
A law degree opens many doors for well-paying careers. Lawyers earn an average of over $150,000 per year, and law professors and judges often earn over $200,000 annually.
WHY GET A
JD LAW DEGREE?
Whether you are looking to get an edge on your current career, pursue your dream job, or driven by the potential income increase, a career in law has much to offer.
BE A RESPECTED
EXPERT
Take the Bar Exam and earn a law license, practice law in real world applications, and fulfill your dreams as a legal professional.
Work With
Passion
Lincoln can help you build a meaningful career, represent your company, or even lead an organization.
Get a Six-Figure
Career
A law degree opens many doors for well-paying careers. Lawyers earn an average of over $150,000 per year, and law professors and judges often earn over $200,000 annually.
Why study at Lincoln?
Lincoln offers affordable classes that take place during the evening, allowing students to work full time. Students also receive individualized support from Lincoln’s deans, faculty and staff.
Accredited
Our graduates are immediately eligible to sit for the California State Bar Exam
Affordable
We offer students a legal education at a fraction of the cost of a traditional law school
Accessible
We offer evening classes that work with your schedule and your life obligations
Approachable
We offer a straight-forward, hands-on learning environment designed for success
Why study at Lincoln?
Lincoln offers affordable classes that take place during the evening, allowing students to work full time. Students also receive individualized support from Lincoln’s deans, faculty and staff.
Accredited
Our graduates are immediately eligible to sit for the California State Bar Exam
Affordable
We offer students a legal education at a fraction of the cost of a traditional law school
Accessible
We offer evening classes that work with your schedule and your life obligations
Approachable
We offer a straight-forward, hands-on learning environment designed for success
Fall 2022
Begins on August 4
Early Admission: April 29
Final Application: June 10
Your student
journey
Classes at Lincoln take place in the evening to allow students to maintain their current career path. For this reason, Juris Doctorate students complete their degree in four years rather than three. Below is a breakdown of what each year entails.
Year 1
- Introduction to Law
- Contracts
- Torts
- Criminal Law
- Legal Writing 101 + 102
- Legal Research & Writing
Year 2
- Business Organizations
- Real Property
- Civil Procedure
- Professional Responsibility
- Legal Skills 201 + 202
- Personal Property
- Moot Court
Year 3
- Evidence
- Constitutional Law
- Community Property
- Legal Skills 301 + 302
- Negotiation & Mediation
- Elective
Year 4
- Wills & Trusts
- Remedies
- Criminal Procedure
- Trial Practice
- Advanced Legal Writing
- Legal Skills 401 + 402
Your student
journey
Classes at Lincoln take place in the evening to allow students to maintain their current career path. For this reason, Juris Doctorate students complete their degree in four years rather than three. Below is a breakdown of what each year entails.
Year 1
- Introduction to Law
- Contracts
- Torts
- Criminal Law
- Legal Writing 101 + 102
- Legal Research & Writing
Year 2
- Business Organizations
- Real Property
- Civil Procedure
- Professional Responsibility
- Legal Skills 201 + 202
- Personal Property
- Moot Court
Year 3
- Evidence
- Constitutional Law
- Community Property
- Legal Skills 301 + 302
- Negotiation & Mediation
- Elective
Year 4
- Wills & Trusts
- Remedies
- Criminal Procedure
- Trial Practice
- Advanced Legal Writing
- Legal Skills 401 + 402
how to get started
Lincoln wants to provide the best support we can to make the enrollment process simple. Here's how to get started.
how to get started
Lincoln wants to provide the best support we can to make the enrollment process simple. Here's how to get started.
JOIN THE LINCOLN COMMUNITY
DEDICATED STUDENTS
Lincoln students are like you, committed and passionate about law. They are resourceful and mission-driven. Graduates serve as leaders in their communities.
DISTINGUISHED FACULTY
Continuing a 100+ years tradition, Lincoln faculty are working lawyers and judges who provide you with real-world legal knowledge and experiences.
CARING STAFF
Lincoln staff cares about you individually. You will never feel like “just a number.” We make sure that your Lincoln experiences are exceptional.
Lincoln Law School of San Jose is accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California and has been continuously accredited since 1993. Students who graduate from the Juris Doctor program are eligible to practice law in the State of California upon passage of the California Bar Exam. Study at, or graduating from, this law school may not qualify a student to take the bar exam or be admitted to practice law in jurisdictions other than California. A student who intends to seek admission to practice outside of California should contact the admitting authority in that jurisdiction for information regarding its education and admission requirements.
Lincoln Law School of San Jose will lose its accreditation on December 31, 2022 and will remain unaccredited until it achieves a cumulative bar pass rate of at least 40%, at which time it will reapply for accreditation. The School’s cumulative bar pass rate is currently 36.1%. In the interim, the School will continue to operate as a registered, unaccredited fixed facility law school, beginning January 1, 2023. See current MPR statistics for all accredited law schools on the State Bar’s website.
1. Grant is based on application acceptance and availability.
JOIN THE LINCOLN COMMUNITY
DEDICATED STUDENTS
Lincoln students are like you, committed and passionate about law. They are resourceful and mission-driven. Graduates serve as leaders in their communities.
DISTINGUISHED FACULTY
Continuing a 100+ years tradition, Lincoln faculty are working lawyers and judges who provide you with real-world legal knowledge and experiences.
CARING STAFF
Lincoln staff cares about you individually. You will never feel like “just a number.” We make sure that your Lincoln experiences are exceptional.
Lincoln Law School of San Jose is accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California and has been continuously accredited since 1993. Students who graduate from the Juris Doctor program are eligible to practice law in the State of California upon passage of the California Bar Exam. Study at, or graduating from, this law school may not qualify a student to take the bar exam or be admitted to practice law in jurisdictions other than California. A student who intends to seek admission to practice outside of California should contact the admitting authority in that jurisdiction for information regarding its education and admission requirements.
Lincoln Law School of San Jose will lose its accreditation on December 31, 2022 and will remain unaccredited until it achieves a cumulative bar pass rate of at least 40%, at which time it will reapply for accreditation. The School’s cumulative bar pass rate is currently 36.1%. In the interim, the School will continue to operate as a registered, unaccredited fixed facility law school, beginning January 1, 2023. See current MPR statistics for all accredited law schools on the State Bar’s website.
1. Grant is based on application acceptance and availability.
