Re: DETC

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so enough already, dont go to a
DETC law school.

Whats your beef?

On 2/05/09, Jeff Lee wrote:
> And the benefits for students by DETC is less than peanuts!
And the school is
> able to charge outrageously high tuition by claiming to
be "accredited". All without
> any practical benefit for students.
>
> On 2/05/09, accreditation wrote:
>> 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.
>