Cal Northern School of Law

What is the cost of studying for a year at Cal Northern School of Law?

For the 2024-25 reporting year, Cal Northern's reported full-time graduate tuition was $19,481, with $395 in required fees. The reported part-time graduate charge was $847 per credit hour. The in-state and out-of-state figures were the same; these are published charges, not a personalized total cost of attendance.

• Full-time graduate tuition, 2024-25: $19,481.
• Required graduate fees, 2024-25: $395.
• Part-time graduate tuition, 2024-25: $847 per credit hour.

Adding the reported full-time tuition and fees gives $19,876 for that reporting year, but it does not include books, housing, food, transportation, personal expenses, or any program-specific charges. Nor should the per-credit figure be added to full-time tuition; it is a different way of reporting charges. Because many law students attend part time, applicants should request a current, term-by-term estimate based on their expected credits and ask how tuition changes if completion takes longer than planned. Aid or scholarships, when applicable, can change what a student ultimately pays without changing the published price.

What are the work-study opportunities at Cal Northern School of Law?

Cal Northern's part-time model may make it possible for some students to keep an existing job while studying law. That is different from a school-arranged job or a Federal Work-Study award.

Federal Work-Study is a need-based aid program that requires both institutional participation and an individual award; filing the FAFSA alone does not create a job offer. Students considering it should ask the financial aid office whether their program participates, how positions are posted, and whether earnings would fit their class schedule. Separately, legal internships or paid work may provide experience, but applicants should confirm how any placement is found and whether it carries academic credit.