Re: Non-Bar JD

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On 2/10/13, Frank wrote:
> On 9/14/11, NicktheNurse wrote:
>> Its a great addition, especially in this economy when every little bit helps.
>>
>> NicktheNurse
>>
>> On 8/31/11, Thomas R wrote:
>>> Sheryl,
>>> Especially during these poor economics times and bleak job prospects, my answer
>>> is "probably not"
>>>
>>>
>>> On 8/02/11, Sheryl wrote:
>>>> Is it worthwhile to even obtain a 4 yr California distance law school degree?
>>>> Is it considered a joke amongst the legal industry?
>>>> Anyone have any good experience with NWCU Law, Abraham Lincoln School of Law,
>>>> Amer Heritage Law, or University of Honolulu? Any comments would be
>>>> appreciated. Thanks
>
> I just got my JD degree from Mid Atlantic School of Law (MASL). I started when I
> was 65 years old and I am now 67. The program took me one month shy of four years to
> complete, but you can complete it faster. I have no regrets. You will always hear
> grumbling from students and graduates of on campus law schools. Those are people who
> can afford to go there or mom and dad are paying for their education. They are also
> people, at least in the majority, that do not work or have to work so unlike us
> working types, they have the time to attend their so-called accredited schools. I
> am very very satisified with the education I received from MASL and I can say I
> worked very hard to earn their JD. I can't sit for the bar because MASL is an on-
> line, non-accredited school but I believe that if I am willing to pay the cost for
> the examination, what is wrong with having one more seat filled at the exam? It
> would be interesting to see how my results match up with those graduates from
> expensive, accredited schools. It is all about money my friend. Education is what
> you make of it. If you study hard and take an interest in what you are learning,
> you will be just as knowledgeable about the law as anyone else. Good Luck

CORRECTION, I WAS 63 WHEN I STARTED AND I AM NOW JUST SHY OF 67. See, that's what a
good lawyer does. He checks and rechecks his writings/briefs. I re-read my posting
and saw my mistake.