First Net-schooled lawyers pass bar

June 4 — Refresh. Refresh. Refresh. The first graduating class of Concord Law School sat at their computers last month, awaiting their bar exam results — which were supposed to be posted online at 6 p.m. Instant messages and e-mail flew back and forth, just as they have for four years among this unique, tight-knit group of would-be lawyers

http://www.msnbc.com/news/920131.asp?vts=060420031135&cp1=1

 

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"Concord is accredited by the California Bureau of Private Post-Secondary and Vocational Education, which is only recognized by the California State Bar. So while interested students can earn a law degree from virtually anywhere, they can initially practice law only in California."

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Notice the word "accredited."

 

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Notice the word "accredited." [/B][/QUOTE]
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What exactly do you mean by( "initially" practice law only in California)


Can the students start practice law outside California after some time?

 

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In many cases, yes. Rules vary from state-to-state but the majority allow California attorneys to sit for their Bar Examination after a few years of practicing law.

Anyone interested in this option should check with the State Bar in their state.