Re: Northwestern California University School of Law

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I am a graduate of NWCU and a first-time bar passer. I thought the
school was a good value overall compared to other options. This does
not mean that I was completely satisfied in all respects, just that it
was the lesser of the evils I needed to go through to get my license
and begin doing what I really want to do. My approach to studying for
the bar was to consider it a whole new world in itself where I had to
learn anew the particular answers that the bar examiners wanted, which
I looked at as distinct from general truths about the law. So, no I
did not think NWCU prepared me for the bar but then again I don't
think any school would -- just use BARBRI, PMBR, and other specialized
bar study materials for this. Good luck whatever you decide.

On 8/31/09, Judy wrote:
> If you go to their website, the school's most recent newsletter is
> dated Spring 2002. I've been told that the school is owned by an
> attorney who sometimes pays attention to the school but at other
> times is tied up in cases.
>
> Judy
>
> On 8/31/09, Judy wrote:
>> I have no inside information on the school's finances. But
>> posts in other forums raised the questions. Losing the non-bar
>> had to hurt.
>>
>> Bar pass rates are available on the bar's website.
>>
>> Good luck,
>>
>> Judy
>>
>> On 8/31/09, Friend wrote:
>>> It was my understanding that the "non-bar" degrees were done
>>> away with a couple of years ago. My understanding is that
>>> this school is in pretty good financial shape. Do you have
>>> any reason to believe that it may go out of business in the
>>> near future? More importantly, how is the academic program?
>>> Is it likely to prepare me for the bar? Thanks in advance.
>>>
>>> On 8/29/09, Judy wrote:
>>>> It might not be a bad option IF they can stay in business
>>>> for four year. The bar has already made them discontinue
>>>> their non-bar program which was a big cash cow for them.
>>>>
>>>> On 8/29/09, Friend wrote:
>>>>> Can anyone tell me about this school? I am interested in
>>>>> studying law by correspondence. Is this a good option?