Comments on: can i earn an online degree to become a lawyer?

By: johnnyfundae

johnnyfundae — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:58:59 +0000

Outside of California there are no colleges that offer juris doctor programs online. However, if you are interested in getting a bachelors degree in legal studies that will put you in the right direction that is a great idea that can be accomplished online.
This site has some information on regionally accredited degree programs in legal studies and some colleges for you to consider:
http://www.ecollegefinder.org/online-paralegal-bachelors-degree.aspx
Good Luck!
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By: Autumn Flurry

Autumn Flurry — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:21:59 +0000

The only state you can get a law degree online is in California, and frankly, the passing rate is low and I wouldn’t hire you as an attorney if you DID go about it that way.

Law is a complex profession which requires seven years’ education because of its complexity. If you don’t have the time to focus on the level of classes you need to complete to earn your J.D. it’s entirely possibly that in the long run, you wouldn’t be willing to spend that time working on your client’s case either.

Lawyers abide by a code of ethics and one of those ethics is that you are required to serve as competent representation. I just don’t think an “online degree” makes you competent enough to represent a client in court.

Please try applying for FAFSA financial aid for graduate school and look at some state level colleges. (Try University of Michigan Law). That way you have financial assistance to pay for it and you have spent the time needed to represent and serve your client . . .and the court.
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By: Katie_E

Katie_E — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:59:59 +0000

I certainly hope not.
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By: CoachT

CoachT — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:34:59 +0000

It can be done but only in California and the pass rate is really low. Taft and Concord are two examples.

Understand though – doing it online is harder, takes longer, and costs more than going to law school in the classroom seat. Online isn’t your solution.

If you mean earn your bachelor’s degree (you have to have that to get into law school) online then yes, it’s done all the time and there are 1000′s of schools to pick from. Probably even your own StateU in your state.
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By: derdaktari

derdaktari — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 03:49:59 +0000

go to the http://www.detc.org website ad look under accredited schools. You can do a search there. Concord is there as is Taft U.

Links are provided and thse are accredited programs…..

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http://www.detc.org

By: Marc S

Marc S — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 03:20:59 +0000

uhm...no???are you serious???they don't earn that much if you could just sit your ass up and dont work for it!!
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By: cloudycorrales@rocketmail.com

cloudycorrales@rocketmail.com — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 02:37:59 +0000

maybe not casue that is very hard ...
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