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Tuition Schedule

It is important to notice that Law School tuition is based on a single rate for the entire law degree term. This may be different from what you have seen or experienced at other schools. Novus Law school does not utilize a traditional academic calendar and tuition is not charged on a semester, quarter, or course-by-course basis; they are degree terms. Tuition for each degree program is a degree term rate that includes individualized curriculum design, course instruction, program mentor and administrative counseling, student manuals and text selections. Tuition does not include the program fees. See program fees for additional information.
Degree Program and Degree Term Length Tuition for One Degree Term Tuition Payment in Full*
(Tuition after 10% Grant)

Juris Doctor (JD)
24-month accelerated Degree Term

$ 14,500

$ 13,050

Executive Juris Doctor (EJD)
22-month accelerated Degree Term

$ 13,500

$ 12,150

Master of Laws (LLM)
12-month Degree Term

$ 14,500

$ 13,050

Bachelor of Science in Law (BSL)
12-month Degree Term

$ 12,500

$ 11,250

Dual Degree Program
Bachelor of Science in Law (BSL) & Juris Doctor (JD)
27-month Degree Term BSL within 12 months from registration.Remaining JD courses within 15 months of BSL end date.

$ 22,500

No Grant Permitted

*A 10% tuition grant is guaranteed for those who do not need financing and pay their tuition in full at the start of the degree term.
Discount is not applicable to program fees. Program fees are charged when services are rendered and not financed. Finance options are available with a no credit check.

Tuition Grant does not include $175 non-refundable registration fee. Tuition is charged in full at registration and at a single rate for one entire degree term. Once the degree term starts, tuition must be paid in full (except as subject to the stated refund policies) either through a single payment or through a financing plan & does not include program fees.

Students who utilize financing through Novus will be charged interest on the student loan from degree term start date and until all financial oblations are completed. There is a one time setup fee for the financing option deducted from down payment.

Tuition rates in the above table are for US students only. For International students located outside of the US the tuition for each degree term listed is $2,000 higher.

All Tuition & Fees are charged in US Dollars.
All payments are accepted by credit or debit card with the Visa / Master Card / Discover or American Express logo only.

Degree Terms

The Tuition for all Degree Programs is a Single Rate Tuition for a Degree Term and charged in full at time of registration.

JD – 24 months accelerated or 32 months non-accelerated from degree term start date.
JD Students can complete their program in as little as 24 months by taking no degree term breaks. All students are placed in the accelerated degree term at registration.
In no event shall more than 24 months of study be allowed for completion of the Juris Doctor program unless pre-approved in writing for degree term breaks.

EJD – 22 months accelerated or 30 months non-accelerated from degree term start date.
EJD students can complete their program in as little as 22 months by taking no degree term breaks.
In no event shall more than 22 months of study be allowed for completion of the Executive Juris Doctor program unless pre-approved in writing.

LLM – 12 months from the degree term start date.
LLM is a non-accelerated program and no degree break is permitted.
In no event shall more than 12 months of study be allowed for completion of the Master of Laws (LLM) program unless pre-approved in writing.

BSL – 12 months from the degree term start date.
BSL is a non-accelerated program and no degree break is permitted.
In no event shall more than 12 months of study be allowed for completion of the Bachelor of Law (BSL) program unless pre-approved in writing.

DUAL BSL & JD – 27 months accelerated or 35 months non-accelerated from degree term start date.
BSL portion of the program is a non-accelerated completion, and there is no option for a degree break in the first 12 months of the degree term. A BSL final academic paper is required.
Dual Students can complete their program in as little as 35 months. All students who register for the Dual BSL/JD program and do not complete the BSL courses and a final academic paper within a 12 month calendar year from the date of registration, are transferred to the JD program only. The term is adjusted to the JD 24-month accelerated rate or 30 months with one degree term break option for the second year of the JD only.
In no event shall more than 35 months of study be allowed to complete the Dual BSL & JD program unless pre-approved in writing.

Degree terms are noted with a degree term start and end date. If studies are incomplete Students may continue with studies after term has ended through Continuous Monthly Enrollment for an additional fee.