I keep getting this e-mail... It seems that a law school in California known as the California School of Law is interested in me attending their law school. However, the school has yet to be accredited (its an online school). However, tuition here is a lot cheaper than most schools. I imagine this is a decent school IF you are going to go hang a shingle after law school or if you are well connected, i.e., daddy has a firm and you just need a degree. This kind of discount degree might have worked for some people who instead opted to pay over $100,000 for a law degree. After all, you can still have the J.D. "badge of honor" on your resume.
Anyway, I am sure some of you get this e-mail. I get it every couple of months.
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To help assist in your decision making process, please review answers
to Frequently Asked Questions by Prospective Students to the
California School of Law provided below. If you have any remaining
questions or would like clarification as to any of the information
provided below, please call our admissions office to speak to a
counselor at 805-683-5337 or 866-970-4LAW.
**Frequently Asked Questions by Prospective Students to the California
School of Law**
** How does the California School of Law's on-line Law School work? **
The goal of the California School of Law is to provide an online
educational experience as close to a traditional residential law
school as possible.
Students can see and speak with the professors and classmates by
logging into a Virtual Classroom from a computer at home or work. In
real-time, classes are conducted just like at a traditional "brick and
mortar" law school therefore the professor will take attendance,
discuss cases, directly question students, and give students the
opportunity to discuss and debate the law with their classmates.
Students have an opportunity to have face to face interaction with
other students thereby establishing friendships and professional
networking connections.
[But, at least the other students can't see me blush when I get the answers wrong].
**What degree do I receive when I graduate?**
Every student who graduates from the California School of Law will
receive a Juris Doctor degree, opening up a world of employment
opportunities, as an attorney, law professor, business person, or
wherever you imagine your career is taking you.
** What time do the classes meet?**
Classes meet every Tuesday and Thursday evening for 4 years.
[Wait, no Monday or Wednesday classes? No Fridays?]
** How long is a semester?**
The California School of Law runs on trimesters, following a
traditional 15 week/4 month law school semester.
**When is the next semester start?**
The next semester begins in November 27 , 2012. *Please note that
exact dates are subject to change. For the most current schedule,
always refer to our Course Calendar, on our website at:
http://www.
**When is the application deadline for the fall start?
**
November 4, 2012. Here is the app link;
http://www.
**How long does it take to complete the JD program?**
The program takes 4 years to complete (sorry it cannot be
accelerated).
**What is the tuition?**
Tuition is charged by the semester.
* One Semester $2,500.00 * One year or Three Trimesters $7,500.00 * 4 year Juris Doctor Degree $30,000.00
**Does California School of Law provide tuition assistance?**
California School of Law provides students with several affordable and
attractive installment plans. All plans require some payment while
attending law school. All students enrolled in the California School
of Law will be approved for a installment plan. Tuition is charged by
the semester, not the year, keeping both the principal and interest
low.
**Can I observe a law school class in session?**
We welcome prospective students interested in observing a law school
class in session. To make arrangements, please contact Admissions at
805-683-5337 or 866-970-4LAW, or reach us by e-mail at:
admissions@
**How do I take exams and submit homework?
**
Professors can post exams or homework assignments in the virtual
classes, students then type up their answers and up load the work just
like you do for an e-mail attachment. Professors can post grades and
any comments on the exam or homework. No proctor is required.
**What if a student has a computer problem during class?**
Tech support is readily available for students who experience
technical problems. However, once students are familiar with
California School of Law's software programs, they generally have few
technical problems.
**What exams do I have to take to become an attorney?**
For a Juris Doctor degree, students must take and pass the California
First-Year Law Students Examination (FYLSE or "baby bar") and the
California Bar Exam and/or a state bar exam in a state that admits our
graduates.
Students from the California School of Law have done exceptionally
well on the First Year Law Students' Exam that is required by the
California State Bar. In June, 2010, 75% of the law Schools' "First
Time Takers" passed, and in June, 2009, 100% of the law Schools'
"First Time Takers" passed.
**Who will teach the classes?**
All classes are taught by experienced faculty, who are all licensed
attorneys and experts in their field, to find out more go to:
http://www.
**How do students and professors communicate?**
Professors and students meet live in virtual classes scheduled twice a
week, to discuss and debate the law. Office hours are usually
scheduled before or after class depending on availability. Faculty
e-mail addresses are also provided.
** How do I get my Textbooks? **
The California School of Law uses the same textbooks regularly used at
prestigious law schools nationwide. The textbooks are available
on-line. Students can also buy a paper textbooks online or in a local
law school bookstore. A complete list of our casebooks is available on
our website at the Student Store link.
[Same ones used at Harvard, Yale, Columbia, Touro, Stanford and other elite schools]
** What about California School of Law library services?**
A Westlaw account is provided to all students. Westlaw is a virtual
library and database used by most attorneys and large law firms. With
Westlaw, students learn how to conduct legal research and have access
to the most recent cases, statutes, and journal articles from around
the country.
[What about Lexis?]
** Can students work full time while enrolled in law school? **
Yes. Most of our students work full time and schedule their free time
around studying and their evening classes.
** What approval does the California School of Law have? **
California State Bar:
California School of Law is registered with The Committee of Bar
Examiners of the State Bar of California as a Distance-Learning Law
School.
In April 2009, the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of
California performed a complete on-site inspection of the California
School of Law, including our corporate offices, student and business
records, education technology and faculty. The Committee of Bar
Examiners has approved the California School of Law’s registration
as a Distance Learning Law School.
American Bar Association:
To date, the American Bar Association (“ABA”) has not accredited
any online law school. Thus, the California School of Law is not
accredited by the American Bar Association.
**How do I Apply?
**
The next semester at the California School of Law begins November 27,
2012. The application deadline is November 4, 2012. To begin the
application process, go to
http://www.
Anyway, I am sure some of you get this e-mail. I get it every couple of months.
---
To help assist in your decision making process, please review answers
to Frequently Asked Questions by Prospective Students to the
California School of Law provided below. If you have any remaining
questions or would like clarification as to any of the information
provided below, please call our admissions office to speak to a
counselor at 805-683-5337 or 866-970-4LAW.
**Frequently Asked Questions by Prospective Students to the California
School of Law**
** How does the California School of Law's on-line Law School work? **
The goal of the California School of Law is to provide an online
educational experience as close to a traditional residential law
school as possible.
Students can see and speak with the professors and classmates by
logging into a Virtual Classroom from a computer at home or work. In
real-time, classes are conducted just like at a traditional "brick and
mortar" law school therefore the professor will take attendance,
discuss cases, directly question students, and give students the
opportunity to discuss and debate the law with their classmates.
Students have an opportunity to have face to face interaction with
other students thereby establishing friendships and professional
networking connections.
[But, at least the other students can't see me blush when I get the answers wrong].
**What degree do I receive when I graduate?**
Every student who graduates from the California School of Law will
receive a Juris Doctor degree, opening up a world of employment
opportunities, as an attorney, law professor, business person, or
wherever you imagine your career is taking you.
** What time do the classes meet?**
Classes meet every Tuesday and Thursday evening for 4 years.
[Wait, no Monday or Wednesday classes? No Fridays?]
** How long is a semester?**
The California School of Law runs on trimesters, following a
traditional 15 week/4 month law school semester.
**When is the next semester start?**
The next semester begins in November 27 , 2012. *Please note that
exact dates are subject to change. For the most current schedule,
always refer to our Course Calendar, on our website at:
http://www.
**When is the application deadline for the fall start?
**
November 4, 2012. Here is the app link;
http://www.
**How long does it take to complete the JD program?**
The program takes 4 years to complete (sorry it cannot be
accelerated).
**What is the tuition?**
Tuition is charged by the semester.
* One Semester $2,500.00 * One year or Three Trimesters $7,500.00 * 4 year Juris Doctor Degree $30,000.00
**Does California School of Law provide tuition assistance?**
California School of Law provides students with several affordable and
attractive installment plans. All plans require some payment while
attending law school. All students enrolled in the California School
of Law will be approved for a installment plan. Tuition is charged by
the semester, not the year, keeping both the principal and interest
low.
**Can I observe a law school class in session?**
We welcome prospective students interested in observing a law school
class in session. To make arrangements, please contact Admissions at
805-683-5337 or 866-970-4LAW, or reach us by e-mail at:
admissions@
**How do I take exams and submit homework?
**
Professors can post exams or homework assignments in the virtual
classes, students then type up their answers and up load the work just
like you do for an e-mail attachment. Professors can post grades and
any comments on the exam or homework. No proctor is required.
**What if a student has a computer problem during class?**
Tech support is readily available for students who experience
technical problems. However, once students are familiar with
California School of Law's software programs, they generally have few
technical problems.
**What exams do I have to take to become an attorney?**
For a Juris Doctor degree, students must take and pass the California
First-Year Law Students Examination (FYLSE or "baby bar") and the
California Bar Exam and/or a state bar exam in a state that admits our
graduates.
Students from the California School of Law have done exceptionally
well on the First Year Law Students' Exam that is required by the
California State Bar. In June, 2010, 75% of the law Schools' "First
Time Takers" passed, and in June, 2009, 100% of the law Schools'
"First Time Takers" passed.
**Who will teach the classes?**
All classes are taught by experienced faculty, who are all licensed
attorneys and experts in their field, to find out more go to:
http://www.
**How do students and professors communicate?**
Professors and students meet live in virtual classes scheduled twice a
week, to discuss and debate the law. Office hours are usually
scheduled before or after class depending on availability. Faculty
e-mail addresses are also provided.
** How do I get my Textbooks? **
The California School of Law uses the same textbooks regularly used at
prestigious law schools nationwide. The textbooks are available
on-line. Students can also buy a paper textbooks online or in a local
law school bookstore. A complete list of our casebooks is available on
our website at the Student Store link.
[Same ones used at Harvard, Yale, Columbia, Touro, Stanford and other elite schools]
** What about California School of Law library services?**
A Westlaw account is provided to all students. Westlaw is a virtual
library and database used by most attorneys and large law firms. With
Westlaw, students learn how to conduct legal research and have access
to the most recent cases, statutes, and journal articles from around
the country.
[What about Lexis?]
** Can students work full time while enrolled in law school? **
Yes. Most of our students work full time and schedule their free time
around studying and their evening classes.
** What approval does the California School of Law have? **
California State Bar:
California School of Law is registered with The Committee of Bar
Examiners of the State Bar of California as a Distance-Learning Law
School.
In April 2009, the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of
California performed a complete on-site inspection of the California
School of Law, including our corporate offices, student and business
records, education technology and faculty. The Committee of Bar
Examiners has approved the California School of Law’s registration
as a Distance Learning Law School.
American Bar Association:
To date, the American Bar Association (“ABA”) has not accredited
any online law school. Thus, the California School of Law is not
accredited by the American Bar Association.
**How do I Apply?
**
The next semester at the California School of Law begins November 27,
2012. The application deadline is November 4, 2012. To begin the
application process, go to
http://www.
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