End of an Era – Farewell to UToledo College of Law’s Night Program By Zac Shaffer
“Law school is a full-time job.” Whether you ask a current or past student, they will all say the same thing. In fact, as a relatively recent law 
school graduate, I can even remember professors and staff saying this phrase to ensure that we understood the gravity of that statement. Now imagine already having a full-time job while juggling classes, reading, case briefings, and everything else that accompanies the behemoth known as law school.
For years, the University of Toledo College of Law has offered amazing flexibility with course schedules to help students reach their full potential. Specifically, one of the best programs I have had the fortune of attending was UT Law’s part-time night program. No matter what decade or century they attended this program, every part-time night student I have spoken with has said the same thing: the opportunity and flexibility of the night program is the reason they are where they are. For some of us, we were only temporary part-time students. While others were night students until they walked across the stage at graduation. But no matter their origins, the night program was the catalyst for their success.
Now, while Toledo College of Law might not be offering the same night program experience as myself, and many others, were fortunate to participate in, they still strive to provide the highest quality education to all students. In lieu of the night program, part-time students will have individualized schedules to provide them the best possible education and experience. While I cannot explicitly speak for all past part-time graduates, I believe most (if not all) will agree that the past, present, and future professors and administrators truly care about their
students and their individual success.
The change to the part-time program will be an adjustment. It is truly the end of an era. But, when one door closes, another one opens. As a proud alumni of the part-time night program, a University of Toledo College of Law graduate, and an active member of local bar associations, I am excited to see how this new program helps a new generation of part-time students.
