Upper Division & Alumni

Please see the links below for information about course sequencing and which courses are offered in which upcoming terms.

16-week JD Course Sequencing

16-week EJD Course Sequencing with Concentrations

16-week JD Course Sequencing after 3.2.22 Catalog Update 

16-week EJD Course Sequencing with Concentrations after 3.2.22 Catalog Update 

Course Rotation

For information about courses selection, you can review a recording of an Electives Webinar from March 16, 2022.  In addition, here is a link to the Course Description page of the catalog.

The CA Bar Examiners say that law students are "encouraged to submit a moral character application no later than the beginning of their last year of law study." This is because the delay in receiving a positive moral character determination will delay your ability to be admitted to the CA Bar, which means you'll have a delay in your ability to practice law in California.  The CA Bar says that determination regarding moral character may take "six months or longer to complete."

We advise students to fill the Moral Character application as soon they start Capstone I.

https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Admissions/Moral-Character

These instructions will help you to understand the information you'll need to assemble.  It will answer most questions applicants have about the filing.

Here is some information about Pro Bono Opportunities.

The Legal Education Experience Program (LEEP) is an opportunity to have a real-life legal experience prior to graduating from PG Law School.  This is your chance to gain practical skills under the supervision of an attorney. The program allows you to work “in the field” for academic credit.  LEEP is for upper-division students (3L or 4L JD students) and (2L or 3L EJD students).  Students are required to have a 2.0 CGPA and have room in their degree for 2 credits of open electives.  You can speak to your Advisor if you have any questions. For more information about the program, here is an FAQ sheet, a short video and a recorded panel discussion.  Here is the application.

We offer three options for students interested in Independent Study. CL836 is the 2 credit Health Law Independent Study course.  This course has a pre-requisite of CL830: Health Law, and there is no minimum CGPA requirement for CL836.  CL890 and CL892 are our 2 and 4 credit Independent Study options, and these both require a 2.75 CGPA.  These courses satisfy open elective credits within the degree.

Please make sure you have the requisite CGPA, open elective credits, and approval from a faculty sponsor before filling out this application (including approval of paper topic).  You can contact your Adivsor with any questions.

From a student who completed Independent Study—first-hand advice and perspective:

One of the most surprising and rewarding aspects of this exercise was how it brought together everything I’ve studied—cybersecurity, cyber law, AI law, and even intellectual property law—into a cohesive understanding. It also gave me the opportunity to incorporate my own personal research and professional experience. Through this process, I’ve developed a more directional, rather than purely prescriptive, perspective on legislative and policy development—an insight I’m genuinely excited about. I would highly recommend this experience to Executive JD students in particular. It really helps clarify your area of focus and how it aligns with your long-term professional goals. I’ve become a much more thoughtful and capable reader, and my understanding of complex topics has deepened significantly through my education. I’m also far more confident in tackling challenging subjects and diving deep into research. Even with all the work I’ve already done, I still have dozens of books I’ve purchased and set aside—each one aligned with my evolving interests. Overall, it’s been an amazing experience. It definitely pushes you, so it’s important to be ready for that—but it’s well worth the effort.

You can visit the Purdue University Global Graduation Center for details and information about upcoming commencement ceremonies. Ceremonies are open to all Purdue Global Law School graduates.  Students may attend any ceremony that takes place after their final term ends.  If you have any questions, you can email the graduation center, and also check these Frequently Asked Questions.

The Bay Area Legal Incubator (BALI) is a community of solo attorneys dedicated to providing affordable legal services and promoting social justice.  BALI is an affordable business coaching community supporting attorneys in growing successful modern law practices serving untapped middle-income legal markets.  If you are a new-er or experienced attorney looking to grow a legal business, you may be interested.  The program includes a introductory, one-year incubator program to help newer solos and recent law school graduates accelerate the launch of solo practices serving low- and middle-income clients in an array of practice  areas.  You can get more information at www.bayarealegalincubator.org.  Here are the links to both the Purdue Global Application plus the BALI application.

As a Purdue Global Law School student and graduate, you can benefit from the assistance of an Advisor at the Center for Career Advancement.  These Advisors can not only provide advice and guidance on career development and job searches, but also help with practical items such as résumé and cover letter reviews, interview preparation, networking tips, and review of social media profiles.  If you have any questions, you can email the team, and you will receive a reply within 48 hours.

The Purdue Alumni Association is available to our Purdue University Global graduates.  You can find more information about membership here.  Keep up with Purdue Global Law School-specific alumni information on this site.  Don't forget to go over to Facebook, and join Purdue Global Law School's private alumni page.

The Nondegree Seeking (NDS) Single-Course option allows individuals to register for a class without being enrolled in a full Purdue Gloabl Law School degree program.  NDS is a great option for alumni and those already in the legal field interested in taking a class.  Alumni receive a $50 per credit-hour discount off the EJD price. For additional information,  please email pglawcoordinator@support.purdueglobal.edu.

As a student, you were provided with a Google account that includes access to Gmail, Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, Calendar, and a Microsoft Office 365 subscription.

We want to remind you that your Google account will be retained for up to one year after graduation or one year after becoming inactive in the program.

For detailed information, please visit the Technology Requirements page on the Purdue Global site, which includes a comprehensive FAQ section. If you have any emails, files in your Google account, or documents you wish to save, we encourage you to consult the FAQs, as they contain links to the Google Drive Help Center for assistance. If you are using your Purdue Global email address for any other accounts or services, please update them to a different email address.

Additionally, please note that once your academic status is updated to "Graduate" after grades are posted, you will lose access to Brightspace classes. Be sure to save any important work and content before this status change occurs.

Stay Connected:

·       Join our Alumni Facebook Group: Alumni FB Group

·       Access Alumni Resources, including the directory registration link: Alumni Resources

If you still have access to your Purdue Global portal homepage, go there to update your contact information under My Account > My Information.  For our students who never used the Purdue Global homepage to access classes, please email: registrar@purdueglobal.edu to have your contact information updated.  

Here is the link to purchase Purdue Global Law School merchandise. To order Purdue Global Law School Student Bar Association gear, here is the link.

PG Law School and Purdue University Global has some of the most talented and accomplished students in the world and we want to know your stories! We would like to know more about your experience at Purdue Global Law School and your experience as an alumni. We would like to share the stories and accomplishments of our talented students and alumni with others (via social media, Career Network Sites and internal newsletters). If you are interested in sharing your experience and being involved in this project, please fill out the form attached to this link Student Spotlight Form. We look forward to hearing from you soon!