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Earn your JD from anywhere.
Hawaiʻi Online JD.


Part-time. 100% online. ABA-approved. Synchronous and Asynchronous Classes. One of the best Law Schools for Diversity, Practical Training, Environmental Law, and International Law.

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Why choose the Hawaiʻi Online JD program?

Earn your degree on your schedule: Individuals can earn their JDs part-time in 4 years through a combination of synchronous (on a set schedule) and asynchronous (on your schedule) virtual classes and coursework
Complete your JD from anywhere:  At Richardson, you only need motivation, a strong academic background, a bachelor's degree, and an internet connection to earn your JD 100% online.
Dedicated to diversity: Recognized as one of the nation’s “Best Law Schools for Diversity,” with the majority of students belonging to underrepresented groups.

Join a mission-driven community: Richardson is a collaborative, multicultural community of students and legal professionals who are passionate about the law. 
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  • Median LSAT score: 157
  • Median GRE Verbal Reasoning score: 158
  • Median GRE Quantitative Reasoning score: 153
  • Median GRE Analytical Writing score: 4.5
  • Median GPA: 3.6

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Funding Your Degree

To help Richardson Law achieve its goal of expanding access to quality legal education, all Hawaiʻi Online JD Flex program students are eligible to pay the online tuition rate and fees which match the in-state tuition rate.

For the 2026/2027 term, the tuition rate is $990 per credit, making it among the lowest in the country.

There are also a variety of scholarships and financial aid opportunities to help finance and offset the cost of attendance including:

  • Renewable Merit Scholarships - up to $7,000 per year
  • Annual Need-Based Grants - up to $5,000
  • UH Foundation Scholarships (for Current Students) - up to $5,000
  • Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
  • Direct PLUS Loans