I am considering an online law degree. I know that they are not ABA approved and not as reputable nor as easy to get a job, but I have an MD already and think this might help balance out the equation. Does anybody attend online law school and what do you think? Also is any one aware which ones are cheapest or best? I know the requirements are the same at all of them. Please advise. Thank you for your help.
2007-02-20 00:55:29 · 3 answers · asked by Colleen Ann 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I just went through the law firm recruiting process, and from all the research I did beforehand about how to be successful as an applicant, I really don't think that an online law school is a good idea. A firm will not care that you have an MD if they're hiring you to practice law. They want to get the best lawyer, and that's going to be someone with a JD from an accredited law school, even without an MD, over someone from an online law school with a JD.
Aside from that, I would say that more than half of the law school experience is about interaction -- both in the classroom and out of it. It's simply not possible to replicate those benefits in an online setting right now.
Law school is a huge investment -- if you're going to do it, do it right. Study your butt off on the LSAT and go to an accredited law school, the best one you can get into (taking geography into account).
2007-02-23 17:25:30 · answer #1 · answered by Pookie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You already know that you wouldn't find it as easy to get a job as it would be if you went to an ABA accredited school, but I'm not sure that you realise the full import of what you're considering. There are employers who, if they see a degree from one of these online schools on your resume, will literally toss your resume into the tra... ahem... circular file. It may be better for you, career wise, to stick with the MD and not get one of these diplomas. Consider your options carefully. Talk to some of the employers that you may want to work for, post JD, and see what they think about those schools. Then make your decision.
2007-02-20 07:14:01 · answer #2 · answered by RoaringMice 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I just started to look into the same thing for a paralegal course. I am not sure if the Kaplan school gives full law degree.
You could check out www.Kaplanuniversity.com.
2007-02-20 01:07:16 · answer #3 · answered by Aliz 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋