Re: NWCU Law

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Thanks guys appreciate the response, i jus started the program, wish
me luck! :)

On 8/31/08, C wrote:
> I did start NWCU in July and couldn't be happier... it is not easy
and
> I could def. see how alot of people could quit rather quickly... ( I
> will not be one of them) ... I plan on using the school for as much
as
> I can and will most likely take the mock baby bar at the campus twice
> as well as the Flemings... and Tim Tylers ... it requires a lot of
> reading as expected and the prof are pretty good on answering
> questions... also they have chats 4 days a week... I am out of CA so
I
> will have work to do even after I grad. and pass the bar...
>
> good luck
>
> C
>
>
> On 8/19/08, Patrick wrote:
>> Ryan:
>>
>> I haven't started yet just finally made a choice. Need to knock
>> out some CLEP tests first.
>>
>> As to the materials, I don't know if the audios are required but,
>> as I'm an auditory learner, it will be something I'll invest in.
>> However, you can find almost everything on half.com and a couple
>> of other places. Shopping around can definitely save money on
>> books, etc.
>>
>> Perhaps we'll get started at about the same time. Who knows?
>> Would enjoy having someone to email with.
>>
>> Patrick
>>
>> On 8/17/08, Ryan wrote:
>>> Hi Patrick,
>>>
>>> Thanks for the post... Just wondering how useful you found
>>> the "recommended" material on the Bookstore website for NWCU? Do
>>> you think the Audio material is required or is more of a
>>> supplement? Also how many hours a week did you find you needed
>>> to spend on adequatley covering the material in this program?
>>> Did you take a prep course for the BBbar? If so which one and
>>> was it what you expected/useful? Thanks again!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 8/13/08, Patrick wrote:
>>>> After looking at all the online options, I have chosen NWCU
>>>> for a couple reasons. One is that I am disciplined enough to
>>>> work within that program. Second, I am very motivated to
>>>> complete this. The cost was a tertiary consideration not a
>>>> primary.
>>>>
>>>> However, and I think this is important, I am supplementing the
>>>> NWCU program in a couple of ways. I'm a legal assistant in a
>>>> law firm now and have access to five attorneys for questions,
>>>> answers, and discussion.
>>>>
>>>> Just as important, I will be auditing classes at a local law
>>>> school so will get actual class time.
>>>>
>>>> As it happens, my supervising attorney has me focusing on
>>>> immigration law and building a practice for the firm.
>>>>
>>>> Thus, there are a multitude of considerations. I can
>>>> certainly understand how there would be a very high attrition
>>>> rate under this methodology.
>>>>
>>>> A couple of questions for "C." Do you use the Blackboard chat
>>>> very much and has the helped you? Second, how did you do on
>>>> your Baby Bar and did you take a prep course for that? Thanks
>>>> for your time and answers.
>>>>
>>>> Patrick
>>>>
>>>> On 7/10/08, N wrote:
>>>>> On 6/10/08, C wrote:
>>>>>> Anyone attended or heard anything...??
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks in advance
>>>>>
>>>>> I am in my 2nd year at NWCU.
>>>>>
>>>>> If you are disciplined, willing to study hard on your own,
>>>>> and don't expect anybody to carry you, its a good program at
>>>>> a very low price.
>>>>>
>>>>> However, lots of people seem to enroll and then drop out by
>>>>> the end of the first year when they see how hard it is; No
>>>>> body said any law schgool was easy.
>>>>>
>>>>> Good luck...