A Better Online Law School

St. Francis School of Law is a state-accredited online law school that offers unmatched academic excellence.

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2024 Commencement Ceremony

The ceremony will be live-streamed on Friday, August 2nd, 2024 beginning at 11 a.m. PT.

Law School Reimagined

St. Francis School of Law provides an online JD degree program that combines a rigorous academic environment and the highest-quality legal program with the flexibility and convenience you require.  Accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California, St. Francis School of Law offers an unmatched online legal education that prepares students to succeed.

Exhibit A: One of California’s best

St. Francis students have outperformed other comparable law schools on the California First Year Law Students’ Exam and California Bar Examination.

Exhibit B: The tools, the talent

Our innovative curriculum, highly-accomplished faculty, and experiential learning opportunities prepare you with the legal doctrine, theoretical framework, and practical training you need to practice law with efficiency and confidence.

73.0%


of St. Francis School of Law students taking the California General Bar Exam through July 2024 have passed the exam.

St. Francis focuses on quality of legal training and professional skill development. Our online JD degree program school helps students graduate with the critical thinking, speaking, writing, and other skills needed to solve complex real-world legal problems.

Join Us for an Information Session

Unlock the potential of your legal career by joining one of our events. Connect directly with experienced faculty and staff to explore our comprehensive offerings, while gaining valuable insights into the admissions and financial aid processes. Elevate your professional journey—reserve your spot today!

December 3rd, 2024
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. PT/ 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET

Join us for an exclusive opportunity to delve into the advanced graduate and doctoral programs at Baker College, including the JD program at St. Francis School of Law (a division of Baker College).

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A New Approach to Academic Excellence

St. Francis has small class sizes, a highly experienced faculty, and practical skills training throughout the curriculum. Our innovative technologies support face-to-face classroom sessions and encourage increased student-faculty contact outside of class. It’s the ideal program for Juris Doctor students who want to learn at a deeper, more meaningful level.

“I asked our graduates why they chose St. Francis and what they hoped to accomplish and experience during their time with us. They all told me that they looked for a high-quality law school which would allow them to learn the law and manage the rest of their life- that is their professional life, and their personal life.”

Professor Karen Travis
St. Francis Faculty

“Given my schedule and availability for classes and such, I appreciated the flexibility that St Francis brought.”

Anna Kreshock
Class of 2023

“…Go to law school.  Do it.  Stop talking about it and do it.  It will be perhaps one of the most rewarding experiences you’ve ever had. It has been a wonderful experience.”

Marilyn Gates
Class of 2023

“The attractiveness of online education is that you can do it from anywhere.”

RRS Stewart
Class of 2023

“I feel that St Francis has such a great curriculum and when I went and took the bar exam, I came in feeling pretty confident.”

Tammie Ton
Class of 2023

“St. Francis is a really unique program, has phenomenal faculty and professors, and you’ll build some really great friendships with the students who attend.”

Zach Worsley
Class of 2023

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