The American Bar Association which is the apex body for law schools and
lawyers does not accredit online law schools. So technically speaking
there are no accredited
online law schools at all in the US. However, online law
degrees do have value in states like California.
While all
the states in the US permit law graduates only from accredited law
schools to take up the bar exam, California alone allows students with
60 college credits and 864 hours per year of law classes from even a
non-accredited online law school to take the bar. They can also sit for
the bar in other states once they practice law in California for five
to seven years.
Online Law
Schools
Abraham
Lincoln University An associate's degree
or higher from a college or university of approved standing is the
basic requirement for admission to Abraham Lincoln University. First
year admissions take place in fall, spring and winter.
LSAT is not a
requirement for admission. After completion of the course and upon
graduation, students obtain a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. Students must
however pass the California Bar Examination in order to practice law in
the state. They can then practice law without any restriction, just as
any other member of the Bar of California. They can join or even form
law firms.
You can contact the
School of Law Admissions Office at 213-252-5100 for more information or
visit the ALU website
Concord
Online Law Degree Programs Concord offers online
JD and EJDSM degree programs for students who would not be able to
attend a regular law school. If you are interested in continuing your
education, and a law degree fits your career and personal goals,
Concord’s online distance learning degree may well prove
right for you. Concord provides an accessible, affordable, part-time
program that works for individuals with job as well as family
responsibilities.
Juris
Doctor (JD) The Concord online JD
degree is a four-year, part-time program. Graduates of this degree
program can apply for admission to the State Bar of California.
Executive
Juris DoctorSM (EJD) The online EJD program
is a three-year, part-time program that provides a core of mandatory
courses and then offers students the option to choose a course of study
tailored to their needs. EJD graduates can use their online degree to
advance their careers, expand their employment opportunities, or
increase their personal knowledge without having to meet the regulatory
requirements associated with becoming members of the bar.
