Law school students enrolled in Northwestern California University's online Juris Doctor program gasin the degree after completing a four-part program. Areas of study include criminal law and procedure, contracts, real property, corporations and wills. Elective courses in legal writing and research and professional skills round out the degree program. Sixty college credits are required for admission, as students have the option to earn a bachelor of science in law degree after completing the first two parts of the four-part J.D. program. Degree candidates use an Internet-based system to watch video lectures, chat with classmates and professors in real time, as well as access Northwestern California University's electronic law library. Graduates of the online law program are eligible to take the California bar exam and be licensed to practice in the state's courts as well as U.S. federal court.
Northwestern California University School of Law
2151 River Drive, Suite 306
Sacramento, CA 95833
916-920-9470
nwculaw.edu
Law school students completing the Juris Doctor degree online at California School of Law begin their studies with a four-week course in legal methods. The legal methods course focuses on study skills and exam writing, as well as how to brief cases. Legal methods is a required course for which no tuition is charged. Subsequently, students study contracts, civil procedure, constitutional law, and environmental law. Applicants need a two or four-year degree with a GPA of at least 2.0, or have 60 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0. While classes are offered online, prospective students should note that virtual classes meet in the evenings twice weekly and attendance is taken. Attendance needs to be at least 80 percent to pass a class. Students enrolled in the online law program receive an account to access an electronic law library. Graduates of California School of Law are eligible to take the state's bar exam to become licensed attorneys.
California School of Law
5276 Hollister Avenue, Suite 262
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
866-970-4529
californiaschooloflaw.com
Taft Law School offers a Juris Doctor program that is completed with a web-based learning system. Students use message boards and email to communicate with classmates and faculty members, as well as access an online law library.Applicants will typically hold a bachelor's degree. Applicants with associate's degrees must complete additional coursework. The curriculum at Taft Law School includes courses in contracts, business organizations, constitutional law, and legal reasoning. Graduates are eligible for licensing as attorneys in California, upon successfully passing the state's bar examination.
Taft Law School
3700 South Susan Street, Office 200
Santa Ana, CA 92704-6954
714-850-4800
taftu.edu