Re: Distance law school Northwest California NWCULAW

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Based on information I received from all three school, the bar pass
rate over the past five years is lower at NWCU than the other two
accredited schools. And according to the websites, the tuition is
not three times as much.

Linda

On 4/13/09, prezcott wrote:
> I am finishing up my 1st year at NWCU. The professors are very good
> and will work with you as much as needed. Bear in mind it is not
> easy and you get out what you put in.
>
> I looked at various other schools and personally don't see why
> anyone would pay 3 x's as much to go to Concord or Taft as you can
> use that extra money to get additional materials like Flemings,
> BarBri, etc... just something to think about.
>
> going to another school because you can get financial aid (if you
> pay 3x's as much) seems counter intuitive especially when the bar
> passage rates are worse than NWCU.
>
> good luck
>
>
>
> On 4/12/09, Linda wrote:
>> You could do worst than Northwestern but I suggest that you also
>> check out the other schools, particularly COn cord and Taf t.
>> Both offer Federal student aid.
>>
>>
>> On 4/12/09, questions wrote:
>>> Maryanne,
>>> Thanks so much I am glad to hear from a current student. I
>>> have gone over my drive through the last month as I thought
>>> this out and I feel I can do it. I will take your advice and
>>> pursue this. Any suggestions on less expensive books? Any
>>> other pointers. Again thank you so much for the help.
>>>
>>> On 4/11/09, Maryanne wrote:
>>>> I started at NWCULAW 3 months ago. Like you, the nearest law
>>>> school would be 5 hours away so I opted for an online
>>> program.
>>>> While some people might feel that my education is inferior to
>>>> theirs, at 50, opinions no longer matter to me. I have a MA
>>>> in business and earned with a 3.9 avg., so I've proved myself
>>>> academically.
>>>>
>>>> You will find NWCULAW has a LOT of opportunities for
>>>> interaction with your peers. There's usually about 28 people
>>>> per night in one of the discussion sessions with a professor.
>>>> There is also LOTS of case briefs and other homework
>>>> assignments to keep you busy. However, what I like best is
>>>> that unlike a traditional law school, you have to learn to
>>>> teach yourself law. You've got to be extremely dedicated and
>>>> willing to make yourself sit down and study as much as
>>>> possible, with little encouragement or support and thus it's
>>>> all up to you. Lots of online graduates never pass the bar
>>>> because they don't have the inner drive and motivation to get
>>>> them through it. However, those few whom do in my opinion,
>>> are
>>>> probably the types of people whom would have received an A at
>>>> Harvard due to the extreme amount of perseverance it takes.
>>>> If, and only if I make it that far, I will be very proud of
>>> my
>>>> accomplishment and I hope you will be just as proud of yours
>>> too.
>>>>
>>>> On 4/11/09, questions wrote:
>>>>> I am considering Northwest California Law School for a
>>>>> distance learning Law degree. I can not move at this
>>>>> time, I can not quit my job, I have a family who needs me
>>>>> home. I live in Maine and I am about 6 hours from the law
>>>>> school. Has anyone gone/going to NWCULAW? I understand it
>>>>> is unaccredited with the ABA and I understand all I must
>>>>> do to pass the bar and practice law later. Any help would
>>>>> be great thanks so much.