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SCHOOL OF LAW EMAIL: “FAQs Regarding Law School Admission”
From: admissions@californiaschooloflaw.com
Date: January 31, 2012 5:07:44 PM EST
To: XXXXXXX
Subject: FAQs Regarding Law School Admission
As previously indicated in a prior email from California School of Law, based on a review of your preliminary application and subject to your successfully completing the remaining steps in the application and enrollment process, it has been determined that your educational credentials meet the credentialing requirements for admission to our Juris Doctorate program at California School of Law. Congratulations!
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To help assist in your decision making process, please review answers to Frequently Asked Questions by Prospective Students to the California School of Law provided below. If you have any remaining questions or would like clarification as to any of the information provided below, please call our admissions office to speak to a counselor at 805-683-5337 or 866-970-4LAW.
**Frequently Asked Questions by Prospective Students to the California School of Law**
** How does the California School of Law’s on-line Law School work? **
The goal of the California School of Law is to provide an online educational experience as close to a traditional residential law school as possible.
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Students can see and speak with the professors and classmates by logging into a Virtual Classroom from a computer at home or work. In real-time, classes are conducted just like at a traditional “brick and mortar” law school therefore the professor will take attendance, discuss cases, directly question students, and give students the opportunity to discuss and debate the law with their classmates. Students have an opportunity to have face to face interaction with other students thereby establishing friendships and professional networking connections.
**What degree do I receive when I graduate?**
Every student who graduates from the California School of Law will receive a Juris Doctorate, opening up a world of employment opportunities, as an attorney, law professor, business person, or wherever you imagine your career is taking you.
** What time do the classes meet?**
Classes meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
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** How long is a semester?**
The California School of Law runs on trimesters, following a traditional 15 week/4 month law school semester.
**When is the next semester start?**
The next semester starts on March 29, 2012. *Please note that exact dates are subject to change. For the most current schedule, always refer to our Course Calendar, on our website at: http://www.californiaschooloflaw.com/calendar-2.html
**When is the application deadline for the spring start?**
March 1st, 2012.
**How long does it take to complete the JD program?**
The program takes 4 years to complete (sorry it cannot be accelerated).
**What is the tuition?**
Tuition is charged by the semester.
* One Semester $2,500.00
* One year or Three Trimesters $7,500.00
* 4 year Juris Doctorate Degree $30,000.00
**Does California School of Law provide student loans?**
California School of Law provides students with several affordable and attractive installment loan plans. All plans require some payment while attending law school. All students enrolled in the California School of Law will be approved for a installment loan. Tuition is charged by the semester, not the year, keeping both the principal and interest low.
**Can I observe a law school class in session?**
We welcome prospective students interested in observing a law school class in session. To make arrangements, please contact Admissions at 805-683-5337 or 866-970-4LAW, or reach us by e-mail at: admissions@californiaschooloflaw.com
**How do I take exams and submit homework?**
Professors can post exams or homework assignments in the virtual classes, students then type up their answers and up load the work just like you do for an e-mail attachment. Professors can post grades and any comments on the exam or homework. No proctor is required.
**What if a student has a computer problem during class?**
Tech support is readily available for students who experience technical problems. However, once students are familiar with California School of Law’s software programs, they generally have few technical problems.
**What exams do I have to take to become an attorney?**
For a Juris Doctorate degree, students must take and pass the California First-Year Law Students Examination (FYLSE or “baby bar”) and the California Bar Exam or a state bar exam in a state that admits our graduates.
Students from the California School of Law have done exceptionally well on the First Year Law Students’ Exam that is required by the California State Bar. In June, 2010, 75% of the law Schools’ “First Time Takers” passed, and in June, 2009, 100% of the law Schools’ “First Time Takers” passed.
**Who will teach the classes?**
All classes are taught by experienced faculty, who are all licensed attorneys and experts in their field, to find out more go to: http://www.californiaschooloflaw.com/index.php?page=faculty
**How do students and professors communicate?**
Professors and students meet live in virtual classes scheduled two times a week, to discuss and debate the law. Office hours are usually scheduled before or after class depending on availability. Faculty e-mail addresses are also provided.
** How do I get my Textbooks? **
The California School of Law uses the same textbooks regularly used at prestigious law schools nationwide. The textbooks are available on-line. Students can also buy a paper textbooks online or in a local law school bookstore.
** What about California School of Law library services?**
A Westlaw account is provided to all students. Westlaw is a virtual library and database used by most attorneys and large law firms. With Westlaw, our students have access to the most recent cases as well as journal articles from around the country.
** Can students work full time while enrolled in law school? **
Yes. Most of our students work full time and schedule their free time around studying and their evening classes.
** What approval does the California School of Law have? **
California State Bar:
California School of Law is registered with The Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California as a Distance-Learning Law School.
In April 2009, the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California performed a complete on-site inspection of the California School of Law, including our corporate offices, student and business records, education technology and faculty. The Committee of Bar Examiners has approved the California School of Law’s registration as a Distance Learning Law School for another 5 years.
American Bar Association:
To date, the American Bar Association (“ABA”) has not accredited any online law school. Thus, the California School of Law is not accredited by the American Bar Association.
**How do I Apply?**
The next semester at the California School of Law begins March 29, 2012. The application deadline is March 1, 2012. To begin the application process, go to http://www.californiaschooloflaw.com/electronic-forms.html
or e-mail Admissions@CaliforniaSchoolofLaw.com
If you have any questions you can contact the California School of Law at 805-683-5337or 866-970-4LAW and a representative will be happy to assist you.
Sincerely,
Melissa Miller
Admissions Director
5276 Hollister Ave., Suite 262
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
www.californiaschooloflaw.com
