Concord Law School
Earn your law degree entirely online
Law school on
your terms
Take every image in your mind of the typical
law school experience and erase it. For the
last 10 years, Concord Law School has
represented the future of learning as the
nation’s first wholly online law school.
The time and travel commitment that has
held so many back from pursuing their legal
career dreams isn't an issue at Concord. The
online learning format brings the learning
to you, on your schedule, in your home, in
your city.
The
eLearning Advantage
Using an innovative online approach, Concord
still exemplifies the high level of
education that is expected of a traditional
law curriculum. What sets Concord apart is
its flexible, user-friendly program
distributed by its outstanding expert
faculty.
Financial
possibilities and accessibility
Concord makes every effort to match students
with the financial programs that will help
them afford a law school education. In fact,
the school boasts a lower than average
tuition cost than most campus-based law
schools. Most students qualify for some form
of financial aid , be it federal, state,
and/or private loans.
Students seeking admission to Concord
need not wait for the traditional school
year deadline. The school's “rolling
admissions” policy offers first-year
students several program entry points
throughout the year. Requirements for
applicants include a bachelor's degree,
completion of an online admissions test, and
LSAT score submission.
Quality academic standards and
accreditation
As part of Kaplan University, Concord is
accredited by The Higher Learning Commission
(HLC*) and is a member of the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools. In
addition , the school is registered with the
State Bar of California, meaning graduates
are eligible to sit for the California Bar
Exam.
Two distinctive law degree
programs
Juris Doctor (JD): This four-year,
part-time program prepares students to sit
for the California Bar Exam, and meets the
requirements of the State Bar of California.
EJD (Executive Juris Doctor): The
three-year, part-time program is for
students who do not plan to practice law,
but will use their legal education as a
specialization within other careers.
Exclusive Juris Doctor
Individuals who desire an education in law - but do not desire to practice law - should enroll in the Executive JD program. Today's economy puts great value on the skills and abilities that can be derived from a legal education. Knowledge of legal terminology, well-honed analytical skills and the power to persuade are talents that can be employed in a wide range of employment opportunities.
Executive JD students are not subject to the statutorily mandated four-year part-time study requirements that are required by California law for the Juris Doctor program. Students enrolled in this program receive many of the same intensive Concord courses offered in the Juris Doctor program except that they have more flexibility.
Accreditation:
Concord Law School is approved as a degree-granting institution in the State of California by the Bureau of Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education. Additionally, Concord is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC).
Requirements:
The curriculum is available to students over the Internet 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You need a computer, a modem, and reliable access to the Internet.
Juris Doctor
Individuals seeking to practice law and develop the greatest range of career opportunities should enroll in the Juris Doctor Program. Graduates are eligible to apply to sit for the California bar examination. Upon passing the bar examination and fulfilling other statutory requirements, graduates become eligible to practice law in the State of California as well as in many of the Federal courts.
Concord's Juris Doctor alumni may also apply to practice before most federal and other governmental agencies. In addition, graduates may be eligible to practice before the United States Supreme Court after three years of practice. Graduates desiring to practice in other states may be eligible under reciprocity rules. These rules are unique to each state. Beyond the traditional practice of law, a licensed attorney has the knowledge, skills and credentials for employment in a broad spectrum of career opportunities.
Small Business Practice LLM
The Small Business Practice LLM is designed for practicing attorneys and recent law school graduates who want an in-depth, practical knowledge of the legal issues unique to small business, an increasingly important segment of the economy. Unlike many traditional law school courses, the curriculum is structured and carefully fine tuned to address the needs of small business on a wide range of topics including taxation and succession planning, leasing commercial real estate, regulation and finance, protecting and selling intellectual property, and employment law issues.
