Tuition
Juris Doctor Program
Annual Tuition
Tuition: $10,000.00
Tuition is payable in full at the beginning of each year, or by enrolling in the Student Payment Plan arranged by the Oak Brook College of Law (OBCL).
“What is covered in my tuition?”
- Yearly Registration
- Student Accounts for online legal research and testing software:
- Annual Conference Fee and expenses (includes lodging and meals)
- Elective Courses
- Graduation Participation (does not include room and board)
Student Payment Plan
The Student Payment Plan allows a student to pay for one year of study over a 10-month period via debit or credit card payments. Payments are automatically billed on or around the first day of each scheduled payment month starting with the month coursework begins, for a total of ten months. There is a 3% processing fee per payment when a student utilizes the Payment Plan.
Oak Brook College of Law (OBCL) reserves the right to reevaluate the fee structures from year to year and to change them at its discretion.
Financial Aid
At this time, OBCL does not participate in any student loan programs. OBCL does give a military discount to present and past service members of the armed forces. Contact the office directly to receive more information.
Also, OBCL offers a Student Payment Plan which allows a student to pay for one year of study over a 10-month period.
Additional Costs
Additional Student Expenses
Students may incur additional expenses related to their education at Oak Brook College of Law (OBCL). Such expenses are the sole responsibility of the student and are not included in tuition and fee assessments. These costs include, but are not limited to the following:
Textbooks: $400.00-$1,000.00
Textbook costs are not part of the above tuition charges. Students are responsible for obtaining their own textbooks.
Technology Expenses: Varies
A computer (laptop preferred) meeting the minimum system requirements indicated on the ExamSoft website is required. Each student is responsible to obtain his or her own computer. Personal computers may only be used in conjunction with ExamSoft for any law school examination. Access to the internet and the ability to scan and electronically submit documents is also required.
Transportation: Varies
Each student is responsible for transportation to and from conferences and exam sites.
Study Aids: Varies
Students may purchase outside study aids, such as audio lecture series, flash cards, et cetera. The purchase and use of these items is encouraged but not required. Students are responsible to cover any costs associated with such items.
Fees Paid to the California Bar
The following costs will be incurred as students proceed in their education. These fees are paid directly to the California Bar and are current as of January 2024.
Registration as a Law Student: $150.00
First year only. This fee is paid to the State Bar of California and must accompany the student’s Registration as a Law Student form, which is required by the State Bar of California.
FYLSX Application Fee: $850.00
This fee is paid to the State Bar of California and must accompany the student’s application to take the First-Year Law Students’ Examination, which is mandatory for all law students before entering the second year of studies.
Examination Laptop Fee: $153.00
This fee is paid to the State Bar of California when registering for the FYLSX and General Bar Exam.
Application for Determination of Moral Character: $725.00
This fee is paid to the State Bar of California when submitting an Application for Determination of Moral Character and is generally completed during the fourth year.
Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE): $160.00
This fee is paid when registering to sit for the MPRE and is generally completed during the fourth year.
CA General Bar Examination Fee: $850.00
This fee is paid to the State Bar of California and must accompany the student’s application to take the General Bar Examination after the completion of the fourth year.
The purpose of each of these charges is clearly stated above. Students will be responsible for any other expenses incurred by them in the course of instruction. The College reserves the right to re-evaluate the fee structures from year to year, and to change them at its discretion.
Cancelation and Tuition Refund
A student may cancel studies at any time by submitting a written Notice of Cancellation to the Director of Administration, Oak Brook College of Law, P.O. Box 26870, Fresno, CA 93729. Faxed or emailed notices are acceptable.
Tuition refunds will be handled as follows: If an enrolled student cancels by midnight of the last day of lesson one of the first semester, a student shall receive an 85% refund. If a student cancels by midnight of the last day of lesson two of the first semester, a student shall receive a 75% refund. If a student cancels by midnight of the last day of lesson four of the first semester, a student shall receive a 55% refund. If a student cancels by midnight of the last day of lesson six of the first semester, a student shall receive a 35% refund. If a student cancels by midnight of the last day of lesson eight of the first semester, a student shall receive a 20% refund. If a student cancels by midnight of the last day of lesson ten of the first semester, a student shall receive a 10% refund. No refund will be given after the last day of lesson ten of the first semester, except in hardship cases upon the petition of the student and at the complete discretion of the College.
If a student enrolls in the second semester of an academic year, but not the first, the refund policy applies to the second semester.
Cancellation of enrollment is effective on the date written notice is postmarked, emailed or faxed.
For students utilizing the student payment plan, if, after applying the refund policies of this section a tuition balance remains, monthly payments will continue until the balance remaining has been paid in full.
For example, if a student signs an enrollment agreement and begins studies and then subsequently cancels enrollment by midnight of the last day of lesson one of the first semester, the student will receive an 85% refund.
“OBCL fostered a very collegial atmosphere among students that is unique. It’s great to be a part of community that is encouraging and caring. The lifelong friendships formed through OBCL have been an important part of my professional development.”
– Matt M.
