Re: Distance law schools

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Thank you for the great response! It clarifies many things for me!

Cindy

On 6/30/11, VP wrote:
> On 6/26/11, Cindy wrote:
>> Does anyone out there have any comments or experiences (good or
>> bad) concerning Northwestern Cal School of Law, American
>> Heritage Law, or University of Honolulu? I am attracted to the
>> tuition price since I don't have an abundance of monetary
>> resources. I am considering attending distance law school and
>> would appreciate any comments. I graduated UNLV with a 3.0, and
>> am currently working full-time. So I'm interested in part-time
>> studies.
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Cindy
>> Reno, NV
>>
>
> Cindy,
>
> I am also doing my research on law schools. In doing so, there are
> three difference "types" of law schools: ABA approved, State-Bar
> accredited/approved, or State-Bar registered school.
>
> THERE IS NO "GOOD" AND "BAD" PER SEY. Your circumstances, goals,
> and objectives will dictate the "right school" for you. Needless
> to say, law schools that are ABA approved is more costly. In CA,
> tuition for ABA approved schools is roughly $35-45K per year (not
> including fees, books, and other expenses). However, with ABA
> approval "stamp" (more or less), you will be eligible to sit for
> the Bar exam anywhere in the U.S.
>
> Now, as for State-Bar accreditation - the rules are different for
> each state and you should do your research. In CA, the California
> Bar Examiner (State-Bar) has the authority to confer J.D. degrees
> upon completion of the program. Graduates are eligible to sit in
> the CA Bar Exam (GBX) ONLY - Meaning, if I move out of CA, and
> want to practice law, I may have to start over (there are
> exception to the rule). Tuition for state-bar approved is cheaper
> than ABA approved schools.
>
> Now, the third type: distance learning, fix-facility, and
> correspondance. The GREAT thing about this is that tuition is low.
> In fact, tuition at Cal Southern University Law School (online) is
> only about $25K for the entire 4 year part-time study.
>
> However, there is a catch. After completing your 1L (first year)
> courses, you MUST PASS THE FYLSX (First Year Law Student Exam,
> aka "Baby Bar") within 3 attempts or you will be dismissed from
> the JD program. This is only for "state-bar" registered schools.
> Also, it is important to check for the school's accreditation
> (e.g. national, DETC, regional, etc).
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> VP