Designed for Professionals. Delivered with Excellence. An Online J.D. that Works for You.
JDinteractive (JDi) is an ABA-accredited, hybrid online J.D. program that offers students a high-caliber legal education with substantial flexibility and has been recognized by The Princeton Review as one of the 2025 Best Online J.D. programs. Now with a six year track record, JDi is the nation’s premier online J.D. program for working professionals.
Whether you are a career advancer or a career changer, our program is adaptable to your schedule. You can attend year-round to get your degree in three to four years, or space out your learning experience for up to seven years. JDi is flexible for ambitious professionals who are employed full-time, have parental commitments, are involved in their community, need to travel often, or have other time obligations. It makes the law degree accessible.
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Inside the JDi Experience
Learn from the best. Classes are taught by the same Syracuse University College of Law faculty who teach the on-campus J.D. program, with equal rigorous academic standards and a combination of live and self-paced online class sessions.
All access, all online. All Syracuse Law programs, including Syracuse Law Review/journals, our nationally-ranked Travis H.D. Lewin Advocacy Honor Society (AHS), student organizations, and several clinics, are all available fully online to our JDi students.
In-person connections that matter. Participate in six on-campus residencies taught by distinguished faculty and experienced alumni throughout the course of your education. Network with impressive alumni who are leaders in their fields, from the CEO of JetBlue to the General Counsel for Starbucks.
Specialized expertise and more opportunity. Broaden your impact and stand out in your field. Explore how law connects with business through the nation’s first fully online joint J.D./MBA program. Or sharpen your focus with a Certificate of Advanced Study in National Security and Counterterrorism Law. You have options—make the most of them.
Why JDinteractive?
Learn about the future of legal education, and discover why JDi is the right program for you.
Complete half of your online classes at your own self-paced schedule, and half interacting with professors and peers through real-time online classes.
Engage with your peers through condensed in-person classes complemented by social and networking events, learning from distinguished faculty and alumni who are experts in their fields.
“It is amazing how many professionals out there are looking to expand their knowledge with a legal education or change careers altogether. I’m glad to be a part of it. Syracuse Law’s JDi program has set the bar high for the future of online legal education.”
Joseph Creager L’26
Elevate your career by getting your law degree online! JDi is tailored for ambitious professionals looking to expand their expertise and take on new challenges to enhance their career potential. Read their stories and witness firsthand how this investment in their future is propelling students along their career paths.
Looking for a fresh start in a new career or aiming to pivot into the field of law? Hear the stories of a few of JDi students who have been in your shoes, learn about their backgrounds, and explore why the online J.D. was the best choice for them!
Student Experiences
The student experience is just as important to our online students as it is for our residential students. Connect with other J.D. students through our student programming and support services. You can also participate in journals, legal clinics, the Virtual Advocacy Society, and many student organizations. From academic counseling and tutoring to bar exam preparation and professional development opportunities, we’re here to support your academic needs.
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In Their Words: JDi Alumni Stories
The powerful Orange Law network includes over 11,300 extraordinary alumni (many of whom are JDi graduates) working and making an impact in every state across the country and worldwide. Our alumni embody the power of a Syracuse Law degree, serving as shining examples of the diverse paths our graduates can embark upon while making a meaningful impact on the world.
Hear from a few members of our inaugural graduating cohort of JDi students, with testimonials about why they chose to enroll and how the program has changed their lives.
Prepare for the Bar
Our mission at Syracuse Law is to support your academic and professional excellence. We have partnered with Kaplan to provide holistic programming and support for all Syracuse Law students beginning in their 1L year, culminating with a comprehensive Kaplan bar review course for all graduates. Congratulations to the Class of 2024 JDi students on their 92% nationwide bar passage rates.
The Power of Orange
Experience the advantages of being a part of Syracuse University, a world-class research university. Or explore how the law intersects with business through pursuit of the nation’s first online joint J.D./MBA degree program in collaboration with the Whitman School of Management.