Re: Distance law school Northwest California NWCULAW

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On 4/13/09, Linda wrote:
> 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
>

NWCU is 2850 a year for starters, Concord is 9k+, so I your right.... it
is more than 3 x's as much and as far as bar passage rates again you are
wrong especially w/ regard to the FYLSE... go to calbar.org

> 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.