Elon University Law

A Part-Time Law School Program that Fits Your Schedule. In Person. In Charlotte.

You shouldn’t have to move away to pursue your dream of practicing law.

Recognizing an unmet demand for legal education in the largest American city without a law school, Elon Law launched an in-person, part-time program in Charlotte in Fall 2024. The Elon Law Flex Program replicates, in just under four years, our highly experiential curriculum with the same distinguished faculty teaching in-person to meet the needs of aspiring attorneys in the Queen City seeking to study law while continuing to work, care for family members, or fulfill other obligations.

Students in the Flex Program have the opportunity to take many of the same elective courses (plus others tailored to the Charlotte market such as banking law, health law, and sports and entertainment law) and participate in extracurricular and experiential learning programs. The Flex Program builds on Elon Law’s strong connection to Charlotte through residencies-in-practice and internships our students complete with the city’s law firms, judges, and corporations, and a vibrant alumni network.

We know the Elon Law Flex Program is a great opportunity for career professionals, those who are daytime caregivers, and others unable to commit to a full-time legal education. For those who are completing their undergraduate studies or who wish to begin their legal careers in as little time as possible, our established, full-time 2.5-year program in Greensboro is an ideal offering. Contact our admissions team to discuss which program may be best for you.

• Be a part of growing the Charlotte legal community from within. Learn more about the second cohort of the Elon Law Flex Program, which began its studies in August 2025.

South End is Where Your Part-Time Law School Journey Begins

South End, a bustling neighborhood filled with restaurants, retail, and industry just minutes from the Uptown central business district, is where Elon Law teaches the next generation of aspiring attorneys. Learn from our faculty in Elon University’s new state-of-the-art Charlotte center at 330 West Tremont Avenue, a short walk from the LYNX Blue Line light rail system. Ample parking shared with Hi-Wire Brewing Co. makes Elon Charlotte a convenient location for working professionals to attend evening classes and to network with future colleagues.

We’ve Been Different by Design

One of the best law schools for hands-on, practical training, Elon University School of Law integrates traditional classroom instruction with a required, full-time residency-in-practice field placement with a judge or attorney for all students. Our established curriculum in Greensboro provides a purposefully sequenced program of professional preparation and is accomplished in 2.5 years. It provides exceptional value by lowering tuition and allowing graduates to begin their legal careers six months earlier than other law schools. Our approach, complemented by opportunities to study in legal clinics, compete in moot court competitions, and edit scholarly articles for legal journals, regularly earns Elon Law national recognition for practical training.

We’ve applied the same, experiential approach to the Flex Program. Our students benefit from strong connections to Charlotte’s legal community, partnerships with organizations that offer hands-on learning experiences, and exceptional teaching faculty.

Academic Calendars and Information for Elon Law Flex Program Students

Events for the Elon Law Flex Program in Charlotte

*Virtual chat session access will be sent via email the day of the event and will be available on the virtual chat sessions page. If you haven’t already done so, please fill out the “Request for Updates” form at the bottom of this page to ensure you get an email invitation for these events.

How to Apply to Our Part-Time Law School Program in Charlotte

Elon University School of Law will begin accepting applications for its Flex Program for Fall 2026 beginning September 1, 2025. Applications will also open for our full-time program in Greensboro on September 1. Applications are reviewed and admissions offers extended on a rolling basis throughout the admissions cycle. The application for Elon Law is free of charge.

Elon Law only accepts applications submitted through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC). Applicants must complete the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), register with LSAC’s Credential Assembly Service, and provide two letters of recommendation to be forwarded to LSAC’s Credential Assembly Service. Please review the application instructions as you are completing your application.

Questions? Email us at lawadmissions@elon.edu or call (888) ELON-LAW or (336) 279-9229. We look forward to helping you achieve your dream of becoming a lawyer. We frequently offer virtual chat sessions and we invite you to join with a chat link sent to your email.