Law School Exam Writing

Law School Exam Writing

Is Online Law School For Real?

Over the past few years the number of online degree programs has expanded exponentially and many people have taken the online Bachelor Degree and MBA programs that are available.  More recently, a number of online Law Degree programs have also sprouted up leading many people to wonder…is it really possible to obtain your law degree online?  More importantly, are these Juris Doctor degees worth anything and can you really practice law with them? 

The Straight Scoop About Online Law School

Several online universities such as the University of Phoenix, Concord/Kaplan Law School and Devry offer distance learning Law Degrees.  These programs are comparable in cost to other online doctorate level degrees with fees ranging from $30-90,000 depending on the program.  Typically students may take them either part or full-time with the full Juris Doctor degree being completed in 3-5 years.

Classes for most of these programs are offered online with reading and other materials bought by the students.  Some offer in-person classes as optional additions.  Professors interact with students online and assignments are usually submitted via email.  The courses required for online Juris Doctor programs are typical of full-time programs and include such subjects as Civil Procedure, Contract Law, Criminal Law, Property and Torts among others.  Upper level classes include such subjects as Constitutional Law, Evidence, Family Law, Trusts and Estates, as well as other mandatory as well as recommended coursework. 

The programs typically require the student to take the LSAT and to submit transcripts from undergraduate programs as well as write essays to gain acceptance.  Overall the admissions criteria and standards are lower than major name Law Schools with students obtaining admission that might not qualify if applying to a nationally recognized bricks and mortar school. 

Someone that is interested in studying law and going through all the major JD required courses can obtain a solid law school education by doing a degree online.  The ability to make your own schedule, the flexibility of spreading the degree over time and the reduced cost when compared to bricks and mortar programs makes it an attractive alternative if you are simply seeking the Juris Doctor for your own benefit and for the educational experience it offers.

The Big Problem With Online Law School

There is however, a very important and fundamental downside to pursuing your Juris Doctor online.  As of now, 49 states require a person to obtain their JD Degree from an accredited institution by the American Bar Association (ABA).  Without this accreditation you cannot sit for their bar exam and become a practicing attorney in their state. 

The exception to this is the state of California which allows certain distance learning Juris Doctor students to sit for the bar exam if they’ve fulfilled certain requirements but only from certain specific Online Law Degree programs.  To learn what programs these are, and to find out how it might be possible to transfer a California Law License to other states please visit www.TopTenLawSchools.com

About the Author

With Degrees in Film, Real Estate Finance and Development as well as Psychology, Robert Levin writes expert articles covering a broad range of issues. Some of his websites include: www.toptenmba.com and www.MBArankings.me.

How do you know if you are a Law School material?

Hi, guys. I need you guys’ advice and insights regarding Law School. I am graduating this May with BS in Business Administration and have been thinking about taking LSAT so I can apply for Law School. I haven’t decided yet so I am still researching about Law careers to see if it would be something I like and enjoy in. But I have few Qs that I want to know answers to right away.
1. How much is the workload exactly in Law School? Can you be specific on how much workload you get (e.g. how many pages you have to read per day, how often you have to write reports/assignments, how hard are the exams?, etc…)?
2. People told me that it doesn’t guarantee success just because you got in to Law School. They told me there is high rate of turnover at first year of law school. Is that true?
3. In summary, what is the typical profile of person who are Law School material?
Thanks in advance for any insights.

You have already worked so hard to finish our BS in Business Administration. It would be a smart decision to take the LSAT and do your very best. The worst that can possibly happen is you dropping out. You will never know if you would like it if you dont give it a try.

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