for my first four years,and still get in to law school? Would that transfer over and would that look good or not?
2006-10-19 05:15:51 · 8 answers · asked by golden_ze_bra 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
If I understand the question correctly, you are asking about doing your UNDERGRADUATE degree online, and then getting into law school after that.
In all honesty law schools will not be terribly impressed by an online undergraduate degree, unless the degree granting institution is well respected (meaning a good brick and mortar school as well). That is not to say that you CAN'T get into law school with an online undergraduate degree, it will just be harder.
If you do decide to go that route, you will need to score significantly higher than the law schools average/median LSAT score to get serious consideration. You can find that information in the ABA's guide to law schools.
In short, it is possible, but will be harder than if you were to go to a more traditional undergraduate institution.
2006-10-19 12:35:55 · answer #1 · answered by youngnedofthehill 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there are law schools online. Unfortunately, some are accredited with the American Bar Association (ABA), and some are not. A bachelors degree does not transfer to a JD or graduate degree. All it means is that you have completed the pre requisites of admissions to a law school in the United States which means having a bachelors degree.
http://www.abanet.org/legaled/distanceeducation/distance.html#ABAdistance
http://www.taftu.edu/lw1.htm
http://www.concordlawschool.com/info/custom/concord/index.asp?source=600019
2006-10-19 05:41:43 · answer #2 · answered by dawncs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure you could get some sort of degree from an online school, but from an accredited school? I doubt it. You may be able to take a few classes online, however, the majority of your classes you'll have to attend in person. You want a degree from a credible school. If you go to some sort of online school, you may not even be able to get accepted into law school. Law schools are very selective and you must take your LSATs when you apply. Law schools are very competetive and lots of people don't even get accepted.
2006-10-19 05:26:51 · answer #3 · answered by Daphne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can. There are a number of them out there, from good to bad. Usually, you have to take tests in a "brick and mortar" school, but you can take the general exams online. My wife is taking classes from Columbia online - it's not easy, but she is in her final year. She had to take a "mini-bar" exam in CA after her first year. However, the online schools are FOUR years...a requirement put upon them by B/M institutions. I suggest looking *heavily* into them on the web, and reviewing their curriculum and staff.
2006-10-19 05:24:24 · answer #4 · answered by NE1sGame 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably would be best to look into some good pre-law programs in your area...or poli sci or journalism. You need to be prepared to get a very high score on the LSAT to get into a good law school.
2006-10-19 05:24:44 · answer #5 · answered by CN 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know but when you find out I would love to know. I would not mind getting a degree online for law school. Currently taking criminal justice now.
2006-10-19 05:19:16 · answer #6 · answered by momdadand4kids 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's true Fredicks, but at least the manager at McDonalds would be able to charge you 8 bucks for a Big Mac....seeing as how you insult people with questions, and you can't even spell. HaHaHa
2006-10-19 05:26:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
haha yea, like i wanna hire a lawyer with a degree from university of pheonix online. i might as well hire the manager from mcdonalds to give me legal advice. at least his advice is Mc deliscious.
2006-10-19 05:23:53 · answer #8 · answered by frediks10 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋