![Van Carney, JD Student](/sites/default/files/styles/max_250px_wide/public/2025-02/Van.jpg.webp?itok=a7ndP8Hm)
“I applied to a lot of different programs. I did a lot of research, and my goal was specifically to do a hybrid online program because of my time constraints. I've got little kids. I have some nightly meetings being a supervisor and I own a business. So, I was specifically interested in the hybrid program. I applied to a bunch and when this one popped up and I saw it, I told my wife, I immediately knew that this one was the one that I was going to go to. There was something about the vibe that just seemed incredible positive, like there was a real community there. So, I came and visited, and it just solidified my instincts that it was the right fit for me, it had such a tight community I could just feel it.”
![Tony Dale, JD student](/sites/default/files/styles/max_250px_wide/public/2025-02/Tony.jpg.webp?itok=j_2jwOlu)
“My favorite part about CSU’s Online J.D. so far has been the willingness of the faculty, the staff, the various departments that support us, career services support staff... everyone has been more than willing to help out. [The program] was definitely very well developed, you could tell that a lot of work went into it, and the support from the faculty, the deans, all of the staff has been amazing.”
![Sarah Waller, JD student](/sites/default/files/styles/max_250px_wide/public/2025-02/Sarah.jpg.webp?itok=LyRunJes)
“My personal inspiration to obtain my J.D. has been to further my career path in financial services. I've always wanted to be a lawyer. I never thought it was possible, so I'm so glad I found a program that will allow me to continue my career and pursue my dream... I chose Cleveland State’s online J.D. because I wanted to pass the bar, I wanted the best value for my money, I wanted hands-on experience, and I spoke with attorneys I worked with, and they said it was the best program out there.”