Is a JD from an online law school in California worthwhile?

I am thinkng of becoming an attorney down the road, but don't have the time for the traditional brick and mortar class room, not to mention the 100k tuition while trying to make ends meet. But I would really rather spend my golden years as an attorney/consultant than a greeter at Wal-Mart. And at 30 years of age, I might be planning too far ahead, but I am at a stage in life trying to decide between either getting a masters degree in taxation or go with the online law degree to eventually get a JD and practice in California. I'll mainly be considering business law and family law consultation, no court room drama litigation stuff.

Is a JD from an online law school in California worthwhile?
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If you are really set on law school, be sure to do some research. Most students that attend online or CA only approved law schools go into private practice. Most larger %26amp; more prestigious firms require a degree from an ABA approved law school. Also, bar exam pass rates are pretty low for online and CA only approved schools. However, if you are looking to save money and are interested in a solo practice (be sure to think about malpractice insurance- expensive!), this may be the right path for you. Good Luck!
Reply:I actually had friends who went to the (now FAMU) university of Orlando law school, and their JD meant nothing because the University failed to get accredited before their graduation. Report It

Reply:Personally, I believe the purpose of law schools it not to teach you law. It is not to help you pass the bar exam. While in law school, I learned legal theory (the hows and the whys), countless laws that I will never apply in practice, and sat through mundane lectures of law professors who never practiced a day of law in their lives.





With that said, I believe an ABA and a AALS approved law school is absolutely necessary. The purpose of law school is not to teach you about the law, it is to train you to think like a lawyer. During my three years at law school, I had legal analysis drilled into my brain to the point it became second nature. That is what you will probably not get with an online school - legal discipline. If your goal is to pass the bar exam, you will need that discipline. Hope that helps.