Concord Law School

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  1. Randell1234

    Randell1234 Moderator

    Does anyone have any information about Concord Law School?
    I have an RA AA degree and a BS from Cal Coast. What value would a degree from Concord have if you could not sit for the Bar or only sit for the Bar in California? The Concord degree cost about 25K. I do think SCUPS is cheaper. Would a JD from SCUPS be equal to Concord? Would a Masters in Law from SCUPS be a better choice if you can only sit for the Bar in California with a Concord or SCUPS JD? If you got a MSL from SCUPS, you would not have to explain why you can’t sit for the Bar.

    If any of the above statements are not accurate, please correct me. Any information about my many questions would be appreciated.
     
  2. John Bear

    John Bear Senior Member

    The 14th edition of Bears' Guide lists fifteen states where people with a non-ABA-accredited law degree can petition to take the bar exam, although there is often a requirement to practice for a time in the state where it was awarded. There are federal bars where people with unaccredited degrees can take the exam and if successful practice before agencies like the Interstate Commerce Commission.

    SCUPS and Concord have equal status. Concord students have had a much higher success rate on the Baby Bar. (Oak Brook has been, by far, the highest among California distance learning schools; Taft and Concord have been fairly strong seconds).

    John Bear http://www.degree.net
     
  3. Nosborne

    Nosborne New Member

    Is there any evening or weekend resident law program in your area? ABA accreditation is worth considerable extra expense and inconvenience.
    Nosborne
     
  4. David Yamada

    David Yamada New Member

    In considering law schools, it's important to think beyond the bar exam eligibility issue as well. If you're expecting to use a law degree as a credential meant to help persuade a legal employer to hire you, stay away from the DL law schools at almost any cost. One of the better residential, state-accredited law schools in California would be preferable, and an ABA school would be the best bet.

    As to DL law schools and the California bar exam, I don't think Concord and Taft have proven themselves yet, even though Concord is well-financed and has some very good people behind it. Oak Brook's record is remarkable. Consider Oak Brook if you can deal with its conservative religious orientation. Oak Brook obviously is doing something right in its educational approach.
     
  5. Ike

    Ike New Member

    With a B.S from Cal Coast (California Coast Univerty), your choice is already limited. I doubt that your B.S alone will qualify you for admission in an ABA-accredited law school.

    Ike
     

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