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Overview of Concord Law School
Founded in 1998 with a student body of only 33 students, Concord Law School has since that time become a leader in the development of online law school programs. Although always a part of the Kaplan University family of schools, Concord in the fall of 2007 formally consolidated with Kaplan, making it the first online law school to be part of a regionally accredited institution of higher learning. The merger also made possible the development of joint degree programs with Kaplan University. Concord today offers a fully interactive online program of legal education geared to both those students seeking to practice law and those who desire an education in law but do not have direct career aspirations in the field.
Points of Distinction
Areas of Study
Concord Law School offers fully online programs which allow students to access course materials, watch video lectures, conduct library research, take exams, check progress, and interact with instructors and fellow students completely online. Programs include the Juris Doctor Program and the Executive JDSM Program.
The Juris Doctor (JD) Program is designed for students seeking careers as practicing lawyers. The four-year part-time program, grounded in the core bar courses, satisfies the legal education requirement of the State Bar of California and graduates are eligible for admission to the State Bar.
The Executive JDSM (EJDSM) Program is targeted to individuals wanting the advantages of a legal education without the regulatory requirements of the bar exam. The three-year part-time program mirrors the JD program during the first year of study, but offers a great deal of flexibility in course selection afterwards. During the second and third years of the program, students are encouraged to construct a curriculum plan centered on their unique interests and career needs.
Concord Law School Admissions
Those wishing to apply should first complete the form at the “request for information” section of the school's website. An Admissions Advisor will contact the applicant to conduct an initial interview and provide a password which the applicant can then use to access the Concord Online Admissions Test as well as an application form. After completing the test, the applicant submits the application form along with official transcripts from appropriate colleges and universities. Applicants are notified promptly of the results of their application.
Concord Law School Faculty Quality
Faculty members have outstanding educational and professional backgrounds and most continue to maintain an active role in the practice of law. Instructors are passionate about their teaching responsibilities and make themselves readily accessible to students via email, telephone conferencing, and in live class sessions.
Concord Law School Student Body
Concord students are high achievers who bring enthusiasm and commitment to their law school career. Many of them have successful careers in a wide variety of fields and over 40% have already earned a graduate degree prior to starting law school. The student body is comprised of representation from all 50 states, as well as a number of foreign countries. Average student age is 43, and 57% of Concord's students are male.
Concord Law School Student Life
Concord's online environment encourages student interaction with each other. The “Student Roster” function allows students to post photos, profiles, and contact information in order to find study group partners or identify individuals with similar interests or located in the same geographical area. Each student has a personal home page that provides access to his/her courses and also to graded coursework, email messages, and announcements or other administrative functions. Students also have the advantage of access to video lectures 24/7.
(Note: Not all programs are necessarily available at all locations.)
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