U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Attending law school is a daunting commitment, particularly in the first year. The time and energy required to succeed may seem overwhelming to applicants with competing responsibilities. Older applicants, as well as recent graduates with family responsibilities, may feel unable to give their full attention to law school. Fortunately, many law schools offer part-time programs as alternatives to traditional full-time J-D. programs. Part-time programs may include evening and weekend classes, online and low-residency programs, and other flexible options.