This posting is going to be more of an opinion based on the idea of online law schools.
I believe that online law schools are a good idea and they are more price conscious, but I do not think that ones that are not associated with an accredited school should be credible or be allowed. The concept of moving everything online is becoming more of a our everyday lives and school should be no exception. I have taken about four online classes and had very positive responses for three out of four of them. Everyone has different schedules and the idea about making things available for people on their time is very convenient. But the online law schools that offer a degree from a bogus name website aren't really teaching the material the way that out legal profession is constructed in this country. Courts are set up in the United States for a prosecution and a defense. Both sides must argue the case physically in front a jury and the fate lies in their hands to deliberate about. This whole process is completed in person. How can one experience how to perform legal responsibilities online, when people will be responsible for the real life experience? Can this be taught online? I guess we will have to see
Also, there was a topic of practicing for prosecution and defense, mock trials, in law schools and someone raised the point that law school students are not required to participate in them except through moot court. This is wrong. My friend had to perform a series of practice situations in front of other classmates and the professor, for a grade, to gain knowledge on how to approach a court and the judges, as well as how to present cases to the jury defending or supporting their positions. I just wanted to clear that up.
Sunday, April 29, 2007
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As a prospective law school student myself, I wouldn't give online law schools a thought. As you argued, how to interact with people in a court context is paramount to being able to be an effective lawyer.
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