Frequently Asked Questions About Trinity Law School

Q: How long has Trinity Law School existed?

A: The Simon Greenleaf School of Law was founded in 1980. The name of the institution was changed in the fall of 1990 to Simon Greenleaf University. In 1997 Simon Greenleaf University joined Trinity International University and now functions as the Law School of Trinity International University. Today Trinity proudly continues the original mission of Simon Greenleaf University. The school that eventually became Trinity International University in 1995 first opened in 1897.

Q: What is Trinity Law School?

A: The law school of Trinity International University is strategically located in Santa Ana, the heart of Southern California. The full- and part-time faculties of the law school reflect Trinity's commitment to faithfulness to the Gospel while engaging culture with the Gospel's profound and far-reaching implications. Trinity Law School offers the Juris Doctor degree. This 90-unit degree can be taken as a three-year full-time program or as a four-year part-time program offering students flexible course schedules, affordable tuition, and most important, the unique opportunity to study law from a Christian perspective. Graduates may sit for the Bar Examination of the State Bar of California.

Q: Is Trinity Law School fully accredited?

A: Trinity Law School is accredited by the State Bar of California.

Q: What degree programs are offered by Trinity Law School?

A: Trinity Law School offers the Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Q: What is the history of Trinity Law School?

A: Click here for the history.

Q: Who are some of the professors who teach at Trinity Law School?

A: Click here for a list of faculty members.

Q: How do I get in touch with Trinity Law School?

A: Click here for contact information.

Q: Is Trinity Law School affiliated with a church or denomination?

A: Yes. The Evangelical Free Church of America.

Q: What is Trinity Law School's mission statement?

A: Trinity Law School champions a Christian theory of jurisprudence in the marketplace of ideas and equips students to effectively articulate a biblical view of human law and government, for the benefit of Christ's church and our neighbors, as lawyers, scholars, public servants, statesmen and stateswomen, non-governmental organization leaders, teachers, and other advocates.

Q: What is Trinity Law School's statement of faith?

A: Click here for the statement of faith.