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How to Choose an Online Law School

published June 15, 2009

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The first step is research, and you’re going to have to perform this research throughout the entire process as you look into your available options. The most important thing to research first is accreditation. You need to find a fully accredited and completely legitimate online law school program that is going to be able to provide for you everything that a normal degree would. If you don’t get an accredited degree, you’ll find that your efforts and money were wasted, so it’s crucial to perform this introductory step to gain a list of viable options.


After this you have to look into individual program requirements. Just because a program is done online, doesn’t mean that there won’t be strict requirements for acceptance. You will still need to complete your undergraduate work and you will still need to take the LSAT. Many people wrongly assume that they can skip the LSAT by going the online law school route. However, this is incorrect, and you’ll still need to take and get a good score on this test to get into the online program of your choosing. Take the time to study for the test, learn the material, and take practice exams. Even hire a tutor if you think it is necessary. You will want to achieve the highest score you can to open the doors to as many programs as possible.


It’s important to evaluate the online law school options based around what kinds of classes and focuses they offer. Of course, there are dozens of different kinds of law. Don’t assume that every law school offers the same classes and the same opportunities. Develop a list of the ones that interest you the most, as well as a list of the potential jobs and career paths you would be shooting for after graduation. With this information you’ll be able to narrow down your choices of schools to ensure that you go to a program that will let you focus on your preferences.



You will also want to consider the speed that the online program moves at. There are some programs that you can take that are accelerated and will allow you to finish your degree in less time than normal. However, for many of us, particularly those of us going back to school after a long period off, there are other responsibilities to consider such as your job and family. A more moderately paced program is therefore appropriate so that you can fit it into your already busy lifestyle. Be sure to find out how many classes you can or have to take at once so you make the right choice.


Another element to consider is the job placement services and successes of your online law school. The job market is getting increasingly more competitive as more and more people are completing advanced degrees. Therefore you will need all of the help you can get, and having a school that successfully provides job placement services to firms of all kinds is an important tool to have at your disposal.


As you can see, there are many different things to consider when it’s time for you to make your choice between online law schools. They are not all created equally just because they all say they offer an online law degree. You need to make sure that it’s an accredited program and that it covers the specific subjects that you are interested in. You need to find a program that goes at your desired pace and hopefully a program that will help you in your career after you complete it. Don’t forget to take your LSATs as even online law schools do require this. If you take the time to do all of the necessary research you will be sure to find the perfect online law school match for you.


published June 15, 2009

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