Research of Online Law Schools

There is some important information that every individual considering getting their online law degree should consider carefully. Currently, there are not any law schools approved by the ABA that provide a J.D. degree completely via correspondence study. In fact, the ABA's general policy under Standard 304(f) states that "a law school shall not grant credit for study by correspondence." However, there are exceptions to the general rule. Further, you should be aware of the fact that earning an education completely via correspondence study may drastically limit your ability to sit for the bar in many states ( http://www.abanet.org/legaled/distanceeducation/distance.html)

Abraham Lincoln University (www.alu.edu) is a distance learning online law schools. Requirements for entry into the law school are at least two years of college or 60 credit hours, and completion of College Level Examination Program with English plus any two of the following: Humanities, College Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences and History. Annual tuition is $6,500, with financial aid available. Four years completes the law school bar and non-bar programs. The only state bar eligible exam is California and the Federal Government. All classes are online however, live classroom support is offered several times a week in downtown Los Angeles. Also, live chat rooms exist for questions between students and professors.

Concord Law School (www.concordlawschool.com) is a completely online law school program. Requirements for entry in the school is a Bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Annual tuition is $8,200 per year. Financial assistance and payment plans available. Part time study of 20 hours per work is required. Three to Six years completes the law school program. Programs offered are the Juris Doctor, Executive Juris Doctor, and Executive Juris Doctor Health Law Track Program. The only eligible bar exam is California. Communications with professors happens weekly with chat rooms, emails, and periodic phone conferences. The school provides law advisors to help students meet his/her goals. Students are welcome from anywhere, but must meet minimum electronic requirements. Credits can be transferred from other schools however certain rules and restrictions apply. Concord offers career services to help people further their careers.

British American University (www.british-american.edu) is an online law university. The L.S.A.T. is not required for entry in the law school program. Annual tuition is $4,000 per year plus fees. Tuition payment arrangements are available for students. Four years completes the program with 20 hours per week study. There are direct phone lines and email for questions to professors. All students must take the First Year Law Student Exam. The only state eligible for bar exam is California, but once accepted to California Bar students can take other states bar exams after three to five years of practice. Students can also work in Federal Government anywhere after graduating and passing the California Bar Exam.

Northwestern California University (www.nwculaw.com) is considered a distance learning institution. They offer coursework for a Bachelor’s of Law, Master of Law, and Doctor of Juridical Sciences. Prices vary due to coursework selected. They offer online discussion boards, cyber based email, and online video conferencing to assist students with their studies. They also offer access to Lexis Nexis, an online database for law search. Four years of study completes their degree. They are increasing costs to meet rising needs. They will accept payments of 10 monthly installments. However, student loans and financial aid are not available.

National Law School (www.nationallawschool.net) offers a four year degree program. Students can get their Juris Doctorate. Requirements to enter the law school are at least an Associate’s degree. Financial aid is available for students. Annual tuition is $10,000 however, they offer discounts for good grades and taking the LSAT. Students are eligible to take the California Bar Exam if they select that particular program.

Newport University (www.newport.edu/law.html) offers a four year part time program for students to acquire their Juris Doctorate. Students are required to take the First Year Law Students exam. 60 or more credits are required for students to enter the law school. No pricing information offered online.

Oak Brook College (obcl.edu) offers a four year program for Juris Doctorate. Students are required to take the First Year Student Exam. Tuition is $3000 per year. The school does not offer financial aid or student loan programs. 60 or more credit hours required for entry, and taking the LSAT is encouraged for entry.

Southern California University (www.scups.edu) offers a Juris Doctorate program. Students are not required to take the First Year student exam. Tuition is $3360 per year. Students can either pay in full, or pay by month with $500 down payment.

University of Honolulu (www.univsersityofhonoluluschooloflaw.net) offers a four year curriculum. Tuition is $2300 per year. Students can pay all at once, or make monthly payments. Requirements for admissions are a Bachelor of Arts or equivalent with a B average or higher.

West Coast School of Law (www.westcsl.com) offers a four year Juris doctorate program. Tuition is $1500 per year. Requirements for admission is 2 year course of study.

William Taft University (www.taftu.edu), is not consider an “internet university”. They offer different law programs, like Juris Doctorate, and Masters of Laws in Taxation. Graduates can take the California Bar Exam. Prices are $225 per semester unit, or $4950 for 1, 2, and 3, and $5400 for 4. There are diverse offers in financing available.

Novus (www.novus.edu) gives very limited information online. People interested can send for a free video and booklet to get more information.

Some other important information to consider is charted below. It lists all the law schools listed above pass percentage rate out of how many people from the school that took the bar exam.

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