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, 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. |
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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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“The Hawai'i Online JD Program is the evolution of our Evening Part-Time Program. This ABA-Accredited program recognizes our global connectedness and more flexibly supports prospective law students in obtaining a Richardson law degree without having to relocate, leave their families, or cease their employment elsewhere."
– Camille Nelson, Dean and Professor of Law at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa William S. Richardson School of Law
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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
About the William S. Richardson School of Law
We recognize our global position and uniqueness, especially in the Asia and Pacific regions. The William S. Richardson School of Law challenges students to grow professionally and intellectually, with a rich and diverse curriculum. The Law School is proud to maintain excellence in diversity, clinical programs, and scholarship which bring us national recognition. We lead in Environmental Law, Native Hawaiian law, Pacific-Asian Legal Studies, and International & Comparative Law.
Here are some of the features of the law school that give students the Richardson Advantage:
- A Legacy of Developing Ethical Leaders: The William S. Richardson School of Law is a collaborative, multicultural community preparing students for excellence in the practice of law and related careers that advance justice and the rule of law. We develop highly qualified, ethical professionals through excellence in teaching, scholarship, and public service. We embrace Hawai‘i’s diversity and values and recognize a special responsibility to our state and the Pacific region.
- Teaching Excellence: The staff, administrators, and faculty of the William S. Richardson School of Law nurture, teach, and mentor the next generation of leaders. Our professors are internationally recognized for their excellence in teaching, impactful scholarship, and transformative public service. They are dedicated to, and engaged with, our students in ways that support their dreams and aspirations.
- Access and Affordability: The William S. Richardson School of Law ranks amongst the nation’s leading schools in affordability and faculty-student ratio. As one of the smaller law schools in the United States, we provide a more personalized learning experience, level of academic support, and engagement with our students, thereby ensuring an exceptional opportunity for our students to learn in a diverse and inclusive environment where they are empowered to excel and achieve.
Camille Nelson
Dean and Professor of Law
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
William S. Richardson School of Law