Would it be smart to invest my time & $$ into an online U, if I want to get into a good law school? If so, which online schools are the best for that? What courses should I take?
2007-02-06 13:47:31 · 3 answers · asked by Tinkerbell 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
A good law school? Don't go to a online university then.
University of Phoenix is accepted by the LSDAS, but the good law schools won't consider you.
There are some regular universities that have online schools, but I believe you have to be admitted in to their regular school before you can take online courses for a degree.
Law schools don't care what major you are. Literally. You can have a BA in basket weaving for all they care. The idea is to stand out to the good law schools. Poly sci is NOT the way to do it. They have plenty of poly sci applicants. They know that major is easy, so you'd better have great grades if you're a poly sci major. Same with online. Law schools know online schools don't exactly have the greatest rep. So, you're facing an uphill struggle already.
If you need to ease back into school, I'd take courses at a JC. Then transfer to a regular 4 yr university. The better the law school you get into, the easier it is to find a job.
You can be a lawyer by going to a non-ABA law school, but it's not easy. They have poor bar passage rates and employers look at you last (if at all).
2007-02-07 06:47:44 · answer #1 · answered by Linkin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not! Online "degrees" are often offered by non-acredited institutions that call themselves universities. The degrees they offer aren't worth the paper they are printed on and most employers WON'T take them - especially in occupations that require state licensure (like the bar exam). They charge as much for one class as other colleges charge for an entire semester.
Don't do it!
Some larger universities offer partial degrees online. You can definitely take classes for partial completion of a degree through a regular college of university online.
2007-02-06 14:00:46 · answer #2 · answered by PrincessJesci 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am currently in law school and know that a law school accredited by the American Bar Association will NOT admit someone with an online degree. In order to practice law in most states, you must have a law degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
If you want to save money, do two years at a community college, then transfer to a public state university.
As for what courses to take in college to prepare for law school, it is really wide open. Law school is an entirely different curriculum from undergraduate school. Though many people at my law school have political science degrees, people with science degrees and English degrees do just as well. Classes that help improve your writing and analytical thinking will help you in law school.
2007-02-06 15:34:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋