Choosing a law school, whether an online law school or a traditional law university, can be overwhelming. Every school, university and college is putting its' best foot forward and offering compelling reasons to choose their institution.
Here are some simple hints in choosing a law school. Would you like to earn an online law degree from the comfort of your own home? It’s not easy, but it is possible. Earning an online law degree poses several unique challenges. No online law school is accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA); however, forty-nine states require that law school graduates earn a degree accredited by the ABA in order to take the bar exam needed to practice law.
LAPTOP: California is the one state that allows graduates from distance learning law schools to sit for their bar, assuming the examinees meet certain requirements. If you live in California, or if you’re willing to relocate, you may be able to become a practicing lawyer with an online law degree. After you work as a lawyer for a few years, it may be possible to practice law in some other states. This should be a consideration when thinking about a law degree through distance learning.
Check out some of the videos on each of our pages that give you more information abour choosing a law school, preparation before attending law school and how to get through the big project of passing the bar. Also, some of the statistics will assist you in determining the investment that it will take to accomplish your goals.
