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Distance Education Law Schools / Mid-career professional thinking about attending a correspondence school
« on: January 06, 2013, 09:58:49 PM »
I have read many of the threads in the distance education section and feel like my head is on straight about this, but I would be interested in feedback. While I think that a recent college grad would in most instances be foolish to go the unaccreditted route, in my particular situation, I don't see a downside to getting a J.D. from one of the California correspondence schools.
My situation is this: I am a year shy of 50, live in Texas, and have spent the last dozen years working in government relations for national companies in the workers' comp industry. I don't really see myself practicing law, but am interested in getting the degree and passing the bar in California: 1) As a credential for my present line of work; and 2) As fulfillment of a personal intellectual challenge. While I understand that the standards of these schools are not as rigorous as traditional institutions, passing the bar would be a nice achievement for both personal and professional reasons.
My choice is not related to academics -- I was a strong student with a high GPA and believe I would do well on the LSAT if I took it. However, a traditional part-time program is not an option for me because my job requires extensive travel. In addition, given my particular purposes, the low cost of the correspondence option is a nice plus. I won't be borrowing any money to do this.
I don't really see any downside other than the time investment. Thoughts?
I am new to this forum and am looking forward to the interactions. Thanks.
My situation is this: I am a year shy of 50, live in Texas, and have spent the last dozen years working in government relations for national companies in the workers' comp industry. I don't really see myself practicing law, but am interested in getting the degree and passing the bar in California: 1) As a credential for my present line of work; and 2) As fulfillment of a personal intellectual challenge. While I understand that the standards of these schools are not as rigorous as traditional institutions, passing the bar would be a nice achievement for both personal and professional reasons.
My choice is not related to academics -- I was a strong student with a high GPA and believe I would do well on the LSAT if I took it. However, a traditional part-time program is not an option for me because my job requires extensive travel. In addition, given my particular purposes, the low cost of the correspondence option is a nice plus. I won't be borrowing any money to do this.
I don't really see any downside other than the time investment. Thoughts?
I am new to this forum and am looking forward to the interactions. Thanks.