Novus University Law School is a registered and chartered private postsecondary law school. Under its corporate educational charter and the authority of the Novus University Board of Directors, the University awards law degrees to graduates who satisfy the applicable academic and graduation requirements.
Novus University offers four law degree programs: Bachelor of Science in Law (BSL), Master of Laws (LLM), Executive Juris Doctor (EJD), and Juris Doctor (JD).
APPLICANT RESPONSIBILITY
Before registering, applicants must determine whether their chosen Novus University law degree program meets their educational, professional, employment, career advancement, accreditation, licensing, and personal objectives. This includes verifying any requirements for professional licensure, admission to another institution, or transfer of academic credits.
The U.S. Department of Education explains that accreditation does not guarantee another institution will accept academic credits or that employers will recognize graduates. The receiving institution or employer makes those decisions.
Applicants should verify applicable requirements directly with prospective employers, educational institutions, professional licensing authorities, or other relevant organizations before enrolling.
The Accreditation links below provide access to the US Department of Education and the American Bar Association (ABA). These sources can provide information for students considering completing a law degree at Novus University.
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, ABA Council for Distance Education JD Programs
The American Bar Association (ABA), through its Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as an accrediting agency for legal education programs leading to the first professional degree in law, including programs offered through distance education.
ABA Distance Education JD Programs
Under ABA standards, an ABA-approved law school may permit students to complete up to 50% of the credit hours required for a Juris Doctor (JD) degree through distance education without obtaining separate acquiescence for that substantive change. No 100% online program is ABA approved!
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WASHINGTON DC
These sites provide an overview of accreditation in the United States and private accrediting associations and their functions and a list of Postsecondary Educational Institutions and Programs Accredited by Accrediting Agencies and State Approval Agencies Recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
United States Department of Education
400 Marilyn Avenue, SW
Washington, DC, 20202
http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/accreditation_pg2.html
https://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/
FEDERAL STUDENT AID - TITLE IV
Only freestanding law schools may use accreditation by this agency to establish eligibility to participate in federal Title IV student financial assistance programs. Accreditation alone does not guarantee eligibility or participation. Novus University is online only and has no physical campus.
Novus University is not registered with any state bar, is not a member of a private accrediting association(s), and does not qualify for Title IV Programs.