The Appalachian School of Law, located in Virginia, prepares students with the necessary skills and knowledge they need to practice law. The curriculum consists of traditional courses, internships, seminars, and practicum courses. The mission of the law school is to promote community leadership and emphasize the importance of service. To demonstrate their commitment to the community, students must complete 25 hours of community service each semester.
Appalachian School of Law
1169 Edgewater Drive
Grundy, VA 24614
800-895-7411
asl.edu
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School seeks to provide nontraditional students with access to a high-quality legal education. Along with the course curriculum, students will participate in a series of externships as well as volunteer work through the Pro Bono Outreach program. To better prepare students for graduation, Atlanta's John Marshall Law School requires courses from the Legal Skills and Professionalism Program. It helps students improve upon skills such as writing, negotiating, research and more.
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
1422 W. Peachtree St. NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-872-3593
johnmarshall.edu
California Western School of Law is an independent, nonprofit school located in downtown San Diego. The school provides a standard and thorough legal education that emphasizes communication, problem solving, critical thinking and writing skills. Students are able to specialize their degree in such areas as international law, criminal justice, family law or business law. Along with the juris doctor degree program, students may also choose to obtain a graduate degree in social work, political science, and business administration.
California Western School of Law
225 Cedar Street
San Diego, CA 92101
619-239-0391
cwsl.edu
Students at the Florida Coastal School of Law have the opportunity to earn a juris doctor degree or a dual degree with a master of business administration. The school also offers unique centers and programs for students, including the Center for Law and Sports, the American and Caribbean Law Initiative and the Northeast Florida Environmental Law Summit. These programs encourage students to specialize in their chosen areas while providing learning opportunities outside the classroom. In addition to the classroom curriculum, Coastal Law also provides an online program that offers a master's degree (LLM) in U.S. Law.
Florida Coastal School of Law
8787 Baypine Road
Jacksonville, FL 32256
904-680-7700
fcsl.edu
Northern Illinois University is the only public law school in the Greater Chicago area. The curriculum includes core, clinical, and legal practice courses. Students also have various externship and study-abroad opportunities. Northern Illinois University operates the Zeke Giorgi Legal Clinic, which gives students an opportunity to practice law under the supervision of qualified attorneys.
College of Law
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL 60115
800-892-3050
niu.edu