In addition to its successful, traditional in-person program, San Joaquin College of Law is now offering a remote J.D. option beginning in Fall 2023. This remote option accommodates working professionals, non-local students, parents and caretakers, and any student who may need more flexibility to complete law school. SJCL’s remote courses will be taught via Zoom in a synchronous learning environment with live in-person classroom instruction. Remote option students will be visible not only to the Professor but also to students attending in-person, providing the opportunity for a highly interactive, collaborative learning environment. Students will enroll in the in-person or remote option track each fall but will have the opportunity and flexibility to switch tracks before each new academic year. Whether you are in the in-person or remote option, the classes, requirements, and the high-caliber legal education remain the same – just the method of attendance changes.
SJCL's innovative remote option program reflects the philosophy that a high-quality legal education requires interaction with classmates and professors. Engaging with the school community, building relationships with classmates and professors, and participating in robust classroom discussions and exercises is essential. Real-time classes help students to challenge assumptions, think critically, and deepen their understanding of legal concepts. Upon graduation, graduates from the remote option receive the same Juris Doctor degree as students who are on campus and are qualified to sit for the California bar exam.