
Juris Doctor Executive Track (JDET)
School of Government & Law
Gain Legal Knowledge to Grow Your Career with Our JDET Program.
The legal system has an ever-increasing impact on both the personal and business lives of nearly all individuals. Our Juris Doctor Executive Track program is designed for individuals who desire a broad-based education in business law to enhance their current career, to obtain a clearer understanding of the regulatory process, to increase their ability to interact with the legal system, to improve their ability to anticipate potential legal problems both personally and professionally, or simply for personal enrichment. In addition to obtaining a comprehensive legal education in matters related to business, graduates benefit from increased analytical reasoning and communication skills.
Our Juris Doctor Executive Track program is not intended to, and will not, qualify graduates to sit for any bar examination. This affords the student greater flexibility in the completion of the program. For many, it is the best alternative for individuals that hold a strong interest in the law but have no desire to become an attorney.
Many law school graduates use their legal knowledge in areas outside the legal profession. Accountants, medical professionals, law enforcement officers, educators, and many others have found legal training to be beneficial in their daily activities as well as increasing their career opportunities.
Our JDET degree program is presented through distance education using online technology requiring no classroom or seminar attendance. The program is offered in both Independent Study and Directed Study modalities.
Upcoming Start Dates:
Independent Study: August 11th | September 15th
Directed Study: September 8th | January 19th
Tuition: $420/credit
Credits Required: 75
Total Program Tuition: $31,500
Learning Modalities:
Independent Study & Directed Study
Admissions Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree
Choose the Learning Modality that Works for You.
Independent Study
Our Independent Study modality gives you the flexibility to fit your program around your career and lifestyle.
While independent study courses have detailed course syllabi and clearly defined student learning outcomes, students do not have required weekly assignments or required weekly interaction with faculty. The courses of each academic year must be completed within the 49th to 52nd weeks, however within this period, the timing of the completion of the coursework generally lies with the student. This format allows maximum flexibility in allocating time between a student’s academic, professional, and personal life.
Each course in the program contains a series of lessons, generally consisting of reading assignments supplemented occasionally by various multimedia. Students are evaluated through writing assignments and examinations, which are submitted for faculty evaluation.
Pay tuition in installments completely interest-free. Monthly start dates available.
Directed Study
Our Directed Study modality offers a more structured and collaborative online learning experience.
Students will move through the program with a cohort of other students while completing a series of weekly scheduled lessons, generally consisting of reading assignments supplemented occasionally by various multimedia, in addition to regular online asynchronous discussions, giving them the ability to interact with one another. Students are evaluated through writing assignments, examinations, and discussion participation, which are submitted for faculty evaluation.
Although students are not required to log in at any specific time of day, weekly attendance and participation are monitored and required to maintain satisfactory academic progress and enrollment. Each academic year consists of 49 to 52 weeks of study.
Directed Study students may apply for federal financial aid to cover the cost of their education, or students may pay tuition in installments completely interest-free — each academic year, just make a 30% down payment upfront, followed by 12 equal monthly payments.
First-year start dates are in January, April, and September. Second and third-year start dates begin in June and November.
Curriculum
A total of 75 credits are required for graduation from the University with a JDET. A student may transfer in a maximum of 37 credits. Courses are set for the first academic year, while the second and third academic years have select required courses and also allow students to choose some electives, dependent upon which courses are allowed at the time of enrollment.
All courses available in the JDET program are available to view below.
+ First Year Courses
LAW601E Introduction to Law (1 credit)
LAW616E Contracts (8 credits)
LAW612E Torts (7 credits)
LAW613E Criminal Law (5 credits)
LAW604E Legal Writing (3 credits)
+ Second & Third Year Required Courses
LAW624E Civil Procedure (6 credits)
LAW623E Property (7 credits)
LAW646E Remedies (4 credits)
LAW631E Business Organizations (8 credits)
LAW622E Constitutional Law (7 credits)
+ Electives
LAW651E Administrative Law (3 credits)
LAW674E Alternative Dispute Resolution (3 credits)
LAW633E Community Property (3 credits)
LAW630E Criminal Procedure (3 credits)
LAW675E Health Care Law (3 credits)
LAW658E Intellectual Property (3 credits)
LAW672E Labor/Employment Law (3 credits)
LAW671E Sports Law (3 credits)
LAW650 Directed Legal Studies (1 to 6 credits)
LAW620E Wills & Trusts (4 credits)
Admissions Process
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Apply Online
Complete our online Application Form and attach any prepared documents. Additional documents may be emailed directly to Admissions@Taft.edu or your Admissions Representative after your application form is submitted.
Required Documentation:
Bachelor’s Transcript
Personal Statement
Copy of ID
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Get Transfer Credits Approved
Students enrolling in our JDET program are able to transfer in up to 37 credits from previously-taken coursework.
Please email your admissions representative or Admissions@Taft.edu with any questions.
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Choose Your Start Date
Independent Study students are able to begin their program on any of six start dates throughout the year.
Directed Study students may begin on any of three start dates per year.
Complete information about our start dates, holidays, and other important dates can be found on our Academic Calendar.
Once you’re accepted into the program, your admissions representative will confirm your start date with you.
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Complete Your Enrollment Materials
Once your start date is confirmed, you’ll be provided with enrollment materials to fill out and sign. This includes your first tuition payment.