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    Re: Northwestern California University School of Law

    Posted by b on 9/08/09

    On 9/04/09, V wrote:
    > I agree.
    >
    > On 9/04/09, Lawyers use logic... wrote:
    >> It's great your employer will pay part of your tuition. >
    >> The only possible benefit may be w/ regards to a tax break.
    >
    >
    >> On 9/02/09, Carol wrote:
    >>> No need to shout.
    >>>
    >>> As someone noted a couple of days ago, Newport University was around longer and
    >>> now they're gone. Bear Sterns was around for a century and they're gone today.
    >>>
    >>> DETC, while nowhere near as useful as ABA, does have some value. For one thing my
    >>> employer would pay for part of the tuition for a DETC school but not for an
    >>> unaccredited school. Second, if I would earn a JD at Concord (and probably Taft)
    >>> the degree would apply to my salary scale. A DETC degree is also recognized by
    >>> the Federal Government for hiring purposes. Not so with an unaccredited degree.
    >>>
    >>> Are Concord or Taft any better than NorthwesternCal? Not having attended any of
    >>> the schools I don't know.
    >>>
    >>> Best wishes,
    >>>
    >>> Carol
    >>>
    >>>
    >>> On 9/02/09, NWCU has solid record wrote:
    >>>> But DETC and the Federal Dept of Education require strict financial reporting
    >>>>> for Concord and Taff.
    >>>>
    >>>> BUT IN THE SCHEME OF THINGS THAT DOESNT MATTER.
    >>>>
    >>>> WHAT MATTERS IS: HAS THE SCHOOL BEEN AROUND A LONG LONG TIME?
    >>>>
    >>>>>>> THERE IS BENEFIT TO DETC ACCREDITATION !
    >>>>
    >>>>>>>
    >>>>
    >>>> On 9/02/09, Carol wrote:
    >>>>> Your point is well taken. (Actually Taft has been around since 1976 but they
    >>>>> didn't start their law school until 1984 or 85.)
    >>>>>
    >>>>> But DETC and the Federal Dept of Education require strict financial reporting
    >>>>> for Concord and Taff.
    >>>>>
    >>>>>
    >>>>> On 9/02/09, 27 year record wrote:
    >>>>>> There is no guarantee, even for Taft, ALU or Concord
    >>>>>> which all have the SAME 5 YEAR APPROVAL.
    >>>>>>
    >>>>>> Except that NWCU has been around longer then the above schools,
    >>>>>> for a total of 27 years.
    >>>>>>
    >>>>>> On 9/01/09, Thom wrote:
    >>>>>>> But can they survive in future years? I went to their website and they
    >>>>>>> tought the 5 year Cal Bar registration. Even the terrible University of
    >>>>>>> Honolulu located in MODESTO, California received the same 5 years. So how
    >>>>>>> big a deal can this be?
    >>>>>>>
    >>>>>>> Thom
    >>>>>>>
    >>>>>>>
    >>>>>>>>
    >>>>>>>> On 9/01/09, Mike wrote:
    >>>>>>>>> I think that the only distance law school that had been around longer
    >>>>>>>>> was Newport University which dropped its law school programs a couple
    >>>>>>>>> of months ago.
    >>>>>>>>>
    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
    >>>>>>>>>>
    >>>>>>>>>>
    >>>>>>>>>> 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 poor 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?
    has anyone here actually attended NWCU?

    Posts on this thread, including this one
  • Northwestern California University School of Law, 8/29/09, by Friend.
  • Re: Northwestern California University School of Law, 8/29/09, by Judy.
  • Re: Northwestern California University School of Law, 8/31/09, by Friend.
  • Re: Northwestern California University School of Law, 8/31/09, by Judy.
  • Re: Northwestern California University School of Law, 8/31/09, by Judy.
  • Re: Northwestern California University School of Law, 8/31/09, by NWCU 27 years is a long time for correspondence in Calif.
  • Re: Northwestern California University School of Law, 9/01/09, by Mike.
  • Re: Northwestern California University School of Law, 9/01/09, by School is a good choice.
  • Re: Northwestern California University School of Law, 9/01/09, by Thom.
  • Re: Northwestern California University School of Law, 9/02/09, by 27 year record.
  • Re: Northwestern California University School of Law, 9/02/09, by Carol.
  • Re: Northwestern California University School of Law, 9/02/09, by NWCU has solid record.
  • Re: Northwestern California University School of Law, 9/02/09, by Carol.
  • Re: Northwestern California University School of Law, 9/02/09, by V.
  • Re: Northwestern California University School of Law, 9/02/09, by Larry.
  • Re: Northwestern California University School of Law, 9/04/09, by Lawyers use logic....
  • Re: Northwestern California University School of Law, 9/04/09, by V.
  • Re: Northwestern California University School of Law, 9/08/09, by b.
  • Re: Northwestern California University School of Law, 11/11/09, by graduate.
  • Re: Northwestern California University School of Law, 11/13/09, by Very interested.
  • Re: Northwestern California University School of Law, 12/08/09, by graduate.


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