Jerry O'Connell goes back to school

Aug 14, 2009, 12:00 GMT

Lawyer Jerry? Jerry O\'Connell -The actor is on a part-time course, although his representative has not confirmed if he will act while studying. © Wild1 / PR Photos

Jerry O'Connell has enrolled at law school.

The 35-year-old actor has signed up for a course at Los Angeles' Southwestern Law School and is looking forward to starting his studies.

Assistant Dean of Public Affairs Leslie Steinberg said: "He is very excited to be starting his law school education here at Southwestern. He just had orientation last week, and he started classes this week.

"He was very impressed with the faculty and the vibe here. This is brand new to him as well. He's very much looking forward to his education."

Jerry - who has seven-month-old twin daughters Dolly and Charlie with wife Rebecca Romijn - underwent the usual enrolment process, handing in an undergraduate record and taking a test.

Leslie added: "I get the feeling that he felt like one of the students at orientation and had a great time and is really diving in."

The actor is on a part-time course, although his representative has not confirmed if he will act while studying.

Jerry's fellow students are delighted to have a famous classmate, with one already expressing delight on social networking website Twitter.

The person wrote: "Actor Jerry O'Connell is at orientation @ Southwestern Law School. He is an entering night student, mingling @ mixer (sic)."