Elon University School of Law
Elon University School of Law is a private law school located in Greensboro, North Carolina. It is accredited by the American Bar Association and awards the Juris Doctor degree. Prospective students typically submit Law School Admission Test scores and applications through the standard law-school admissions process. For detailed information about admissions requirements, curriculum, and other programs, interested parties should consult the school's official website.
What “ABA-accredited” means
An ABA-accredited (also called ABA-approved) law school is one that meets the standards of the American Bar Association’s Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, the accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for the Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. In almost every U.S. jurisdiction, graduating from an ABA-approved law school is a requirement to sit for the bar examination.
Every school in this directory grants the Juris Doctor (J.D.), the standard professional law degree in the United States, typically completed in three years of full-time study. Schools are classified here as public or private based on the control of the parent institution.
Sources: American Bar Association, ABA-Approved Law Schools and Legal Education Accreditation; U.S. Department of Education IPEDS (institutional control). Informational only.
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Is Elon University School of Law ABA-accredited?
Yes. Elon University School of Law is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA), the U.S. Department of Education–recognized accreditor for the Juris Doctor degree. Always confirm current status on the official ABA list of approved law schools, as accreditation can change.
Where is Elon University School of Law located?
Elon University School of Law is located in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Is Elon University School of Law a public or private law school?
Elon University School of Law is a private institution. (Control reflects the governance of the parent institution per U.S. Department of Education IPEDS data.)
What degree does it grant, and what do I need to apply?
It grants the Juris Doctor (J.D.), the standard U.S. law degree, typically completed in three years of full-time study. Applicants generally need a bachelor's degree, take the LSAT, and apply through the standard law-school admissions process.