Founded in the early 19th century, Yale Law School has become one of the most well known and respected schools in the country. With the educational background that enables a small class size and close relationships between students and teachers, Yale graduates are some of the most highly skilled graduates entering the workforce. The average student completes Yale Law school in three years, with tuition costs of approximately $44,000.
Yale Law School
10 Hillhouse Ave.
New Haven, CT
203-432-2700?
http://www.law.yale.edu/
If a prospective student is looking for warm, sunny beaches then Stanford Law School is a perfect fit. Established in the early 1900s, Stanford is one of the most prestigious and respected schools in not only the nation but also the world. The university offers customizable joint degree programs, allowing students to obtain both their law degree and a master's degree, giving graduates the boost they need to obtain employment upon graduation. Depending on the program selected, students can expect to spend three to four years at Stanford with an average tuition of $45,000. Financial aid options are available.
Stanford Law School
559 Nathan Abbott Way
Stanford, CA 94305-8610
650-723-2465
law.stanford.edu
For those looking to explore their law school options while employed full time, Concord Law School is the first 100 percent online program. A part of Kaplan University, enrolling in Concord Law School's program allows prospective students to earn their degree part-time, from the comfort of their own home. However, a degree from Concord Law School will only allow one to sit for the California Bar exam and practice within the state, as the university is not yet accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). Students can expect tuition of approximately $10,000 per year and to complete the program in four years.
Concord Law School
800-439-4794
concordlawschool.edu/index.asp
Similar to Concord University in its options for students to attend law school while still employed full time, Nashville School of Law offers students who practice in the state of Tennessee the option to attend classes part-time in the evenings. The school was founded in the early 1900s as an option for those who want to pursue a career as an attorney but cannot afford to cut back on their work schedules. Since the school chooses to remain part-time, it will not be seeking accreditation from the ABA and thus graduates may only be licensed to practice in Tennessee. Tuition is approximately $20,000 for the program and although financial aid resources are minimal, students are allowed to pay for their degree in monthly installments.
Nashville School of Law
4013 Armory Oaks Drive
Nashville, TN 37204
615-256-3684
nashvilleschooloflaw.net/default.aspx