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I'll second the notion that the above is hilarious. Appreciated Stefan.

I think though that I'll also second Randell's statement that there's a difference between possible and wise. The OP's question focused on possible. We as a community are making an argument for the wisdom of the scenario.

In terms of ROI, If a person is making over 100k before attending law school of any kind, there is no ROI save for Harvard or Yale, so some argument needs to be made for the student who is interested in law, wants to have the option to practice, but doesn't necessarily need to to earn a living.

Not disputing your argument or what you're saying, as you're 100% right, but just saying different strokes make for a different set of qualifiers.

..and thank you to FJD for pointing out the details in certain jurisdictions. I've not delved that deeply yet. This said, I know that Andover has successfully brought suit against the state of Massachusetts and the ABA in the past and other schools may very well follow as times change.

 

I would have to second what AUTiger00 said on this one. The market is really tough out there, especially if you want to work in a firm. SN: "Above the Law" has some crazy funny articles on it.

 

The best route to go, if you want to practice law (this would probably mean putting out your own shingle in this economy) is an ABA accredited law program. You can probably find a night school program near you if you live in a city. Or if your in a rural area too far from an ABA law school you could try law school online but only if you're seriously contemplating moving to California and practicing there. You could take the first year law student exam and if you don't pass it you're only out a relatively small sum (compared to ABA law schools) and your time. You'd also have a better idea whether law study is right for you. It's not for everyone. That's where I think you are at this point.

 

Couldn't have said it any better. Sideman hit the the nail on the head.

 

What if one would want to use the degree to teach college courses in criminal justice..would Concord Law be a sensible route since it is RA and NA accredited?

 

The only unrestricted, meaningful and portable accreditation as regards U.S. schools of law and JD programs is ABA accreditation … PERIOD!

Might one teach postsecondary-level CJ courses with a regional /national accredited Concord JD … maybe (?). On the other hand: How likely for a college /university to employ a non-ABA JD (i.e., Concord) in lieu of a licensed attorney with an ABA JD to teach criminal justice curriculum, or similarly … a criminal justice practitioner possessing a terminal degree in the field of CJ?

Re teaching accredited college /university CJ courses with a standalone Concord JD:

1. Possible … yes.
2. Probable (in my view) … NO!