Find out which law schools offer programs online. Call and request that informational brochures be sent to you.
Examine the materials sent to you and choose two or three schools to apply to. Choose the schools based on accreditation, cost and reputation.
Obtain recommendation letters from employers and instructors, transcripts and any other materials requested by the schools you are applying to. Submit these materials, along with your application and any application fees required.
Upon acceptance into an online law school, contact your student adviser and select your classes. Ask any questions you might have about financing or school schedules.
Complete your first year of law school and then prepare to sit for the First Year Law Students Examination in California.
Complete your next two years of law school, following the directions of your student adviser in terms of which classes you need to take. Participate in any internships as necessary and begin studying for the California State Bar Examination.
Attend your graduation ceremony upon completion of your school's specific academic requirements. Sit for the bar examination in California and begin practicing law once you have passed it.