How to Become a Lawyer with an Online Law Degree

Posted by in Uncategorized Mar 29th, 2007

Many online schools offer law degrees. But, graduates are usually unable to practice law after completing such programs.

However, there is one way to become a practicing lawyer after graduating from an online law school. An eLearner's article explains:

"You can earn a juris doctorate (JD) via distance education. However, there are no online law schools that are approved by the American Bar Association. In order to sit for the Bar Exam, in almost any state, you must have graduated from a law school approved by the American Bar Association. California is the one exception; that state has a provision for distance education/ correspondence schools.

It is possible to earn an online law degree from an accredited school, apply to sit for the California Bar Exam, pass the exam, and practice law in California."

For more information, see: Can I Become a Lawyer Online?

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