Earn your Law
Degree Online
Lawyers/
attorneys, hold positions of great responsibility. They act
as both advisors and advocates. As advocates, they represent
people in civil and criminal matters. As advisors, they counsel
people concerning their legal rights and obligations, and
will suggest courses of action. Attorneys may specialize in
an array of areas, such as bankruptcy, environmental, international,
personal injury, probate, corporate, or elder law. The more
detailed an attorney's job is depends upon his or her field
of specialization. In order to become a lawyer in most states,
you must obtain a law degree from an accredited school and
pass a state bar association examination.
Schools
Offering Online Programs:
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is
the first to offer a Juris Doctor degree completely
online. Concord offers both the Juris Doctorate program
and an Executive JD program. The JD program generally
takes about 4 years to complete and is designed for
individuals seeking to practice law and develop a wide
array of career opportunities. The Executive JD program
is designed for individuals who do not intend on becoming
practicing lawyers, but who rather seek to obtain an
understanding of the legal system in order to enhance
their current careers and/or to open up better employment
opportunities.
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The
offers a
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree program
and a Master of Science/Administration of Justice and
Security degree program. Students learn about criminal
law and procedure, the essential components of the criminal
justice system, policing theory and practice, criminal
court systems, juvenile justice systems, research methods,
and a whole lot more.
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offers flexible scheduling options for its online programs
in Legal Studies. Programs include Associate of Science
in Legal Assisting/Paralegal and Bachelor of Science
with a concentration in Legal Studies. Coursework includes
legal research and an introduction to law and legal
procedures. Numerous law firms have sought to recruit
Herzing graduates.
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offers a
Bachelor of Business Administration in legal studies
degree program. Coursework includes legal research,
legal ethics, how to interpret and communicate legal
issues, policies and regulations, contracts and acquisitions,
civil and criminal procedures, and more. In addition,
international business law, court procedures, negotiation,
arbitration, and mediation issues are included as part
of the program.
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Most
law schools require that students possess at least a bachelor's
degree and pass a Law School Admission Test (LSAT). In order
to obtain a law degree it generally takes about three years
in law school. Overall, the required amount of college and
law school education takes about 7 years -- 4 years of undergraduate
study, followed by 3 years of study at a law school. Prospective
lawyers/attorneys should possess solid analytical, research,
speaking, and writing skills. Courses in English, public speaking,
economics, mathematics, government, philosophy, computer science,
among others, are also quite helpful for those seeking law
careers.
Most
new lawyers/attorneys begin their careers in salaried positions
as associates in law firms, at district attorneys' offices
or for corporations. More experienced lawyers/attorneys will
become partners in firms or go into practice for themselves.
About three out of every four lawyers/attorneys are in private
practice. The beginning annual earnings for lawyers/attorneys
is approximately $60,000 per annum. Median annual earnings
for experienced lawyers/attorneys who have been practicing
law for a minimum of two years, average around $95,000 per
annum. However, the earning potential for those in this field
is truly unlimited.
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