Thomas Jefferson School of Law is a private, non-profit, California law school that has been preparing students for careers in law since 1969. We offer residential and online JD degrees as well as graduate LLM degree programs in American Legal Studies and in Practice Skills.

Thomas Jefferson School of Law was founded in 1969 to provide an opportunity to obtain a legal education for those facing obstacles that would otherwise prevent them from achieving their dream of becoming a lawyer.

At Thomas Jefferson School of Law, we’re here to help you discover the best path to your legal career. Reference our application information to ensure you have the information you need to apply. We can even help you explore financial aid options to help you pursue your career in law at our San Diego law school.

As one of only four law schools in San Diego, Thomas Jefferson School of Law offers a strong academic program with experienced professors and an array of hands-on, real-world experiential learning programs, including Mock Trial, Moot Court, and ADR Competition teams, Law Review, and three law school clinics.

If you’re looking for a law school in a city that has it all, you’ve found it at Thomas Jefferson School of Law. Join our more than 7,000 alumni and pursue your degree full-time, part-time in one of our JD or LLM programs online or on campus.

Thomas Jefferson School of Law, one of the most diverse law schools in the nation, is conveniently located in downtown San Diego. The school offers the opportunity to work in a stimulating and diverse environment.

Thomas Jefferson School of Law offers flexible and competitive academic instruction at an affordable cost. To see the Cost of Attendance financial aid budgets for each program – Residential JD, Online JD, or Residential LLM (American Legal Studies or Practice Skills) – click the desired program from the selections below.

At Thomas Jefferson School of Law, we are all about our students. Our commitment to you as a student is to give you the knowledge, skills, tools and support you need to be successful from the moment you set foot on campus until the moment you …

The application process to TJSL’s JD program is simple and free. See eligibility info, application status, and important dates and deadlines.

Thomas Jefferson School of Law is accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California and WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Study at, or graduation from, this law school may not qualify a student to take the bar examination or be licensed to practice law in jurisdictions other than California.