Perceived Value of J.D. Programs During the Pandemic, 2022

A slightly smaller proportion of underrepresented students and students attending T4 schools agreed or strongly agreed their J.D. program was worth the cost compared to their counterparts, irrespective of instructional mode.

Accessibility of Resources

Among students who had at least one online course in 2021-2022, underrepresented students of color were less likely to report it was “easy” or “somewhat easy” to access career advising resources compared to students of other racial/ethnic backgrounds.

All students

Underrepresented

Represented

Under age 30

30 or older

Tier-three Tier-two Tier-one

Time Gains Associated with Online Instruction

85 % of caregivers compared to 72% of non-caregivers reported online courses afford more time to care for family members.

66 % of underrepresented students of color compared to 58% of White and Asian students reported online courses afford time to work to earn money.