Re: DETC

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The cost for DETC accredition is peanuts.

The application requirements are nothing.

Regional accreditation is VERY EXPENSIVE.

Its time consuming and tons of paperwork.

Hiring of accreditation consultants,etc.

Those law schools just dont see the return
on their investment for regional accrediation.

Finally, there is NO connection to regional
accredition and Cal Bar accreditation.

Many Cal Bar accredited schools do not
have regional and regional will not
lead to State Bar accreditation.

At this time, politically within the
Cal State Bar they are under pressure
TO NOT ACCREDIT correspondence schools.

On 2/05/09, Iggyrip wrote:
> I don't see why some people are so concerned about DETC
> accreditation for law schools. While I realize that it is
> a national accrediting agency, it does not mean much for
> law students other than allowing them to apply for federal
> loans. Concord and the others who are seeking acceptance,
> should be looking to California Bar approval and WASC
> accreditation. That would make a difference. Cal Bar
> accreditation would excempt first year students from the
> Baby Bar and assure future employers that the law school
> is up to Cal Bar standards. WASC accreditation is
> important if you want the degree to be of value other than
> for bar exam purposes. I realize online law schools need
> to start somewhere, but it should be important for
> prospective students to know they are paying a lot of
> money for accreditation that is of no real use. That is my
> two cents.