Re: Distance law school Northwest California NWCULAW

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I stand corrected with respect to con cord. But T aft is not three
times and factoring in tax credits the difference is not all that much

On 4/14/09, GET NEW INFORMATION wrote:
> 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.
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> NWCU is 2850 a year for starters, Concord is 9k+, so I your right....
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> is more than 3 x's as much and as far as bar passage rates again you
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> wrong especially w/ regard to the FYLSE... go to calbar.org
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>> 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.
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>>> 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.
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>>> 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.
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>>> good luck
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>>> 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.
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>>>> 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.
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>>>>> 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.
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>>>>>> 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.