I would not recommend going to law school part time. It makes the most sense to go full time because: You will actually be able to do extracurriculars to make yourself marketable. Going to school part-time is a grind. Between a job, classes, and finding the time to study, you won't have time for networking or anything.
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A part-time program that would essentially mean finishing at the same time as I would have going full time!) to realizing this wasn't just giving up 14 weekends a year, it was giving up every inch of free time during the week and the non-school weekends to work on class work, and probably most of my PTO as well.
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I had two part time jobs. I worked as a Westlaw Representative, and I worked for the law school IT department editing videos and videotaping lectures. It was basically enough money to go out drinking/buy lunch. I made 10-12 at Westlaw and 12 at the IT dept. I worked 10-18 hours a week b/w both jobs. 2.
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So I am a part time student; however my perspective is as someone who doing it in conjunction with returning to undergrad for a hard science. I did my first year full time but I anticipate that being the roughest part, but it's certainly doable as I know a number of people (especially with life science post-grad degrees) who balance out patent work with part time law school.
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For the most part, it's just a second job. Everyone that I know as an evening student shows up after working 8 hour work days, goes to class from 6-9:30ish three days a week, and then goes home to their spouse/kids. For many full-time day students, law school is about networking, socializing, and hard work. For evening students, it's about hard
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I had a really hard time leaving behind a high-paying ($80k+/year) job when I was getting ready to start law school, and wanted to find a way to get the best of both worlds, but decided to bite the bullet and just go to school. Now I'm on track to a top 10% finish at an HYS school with a great clerkship and a $180k+/year job ahead of me.
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Hello all, I have been accepted into a T100 school in Detroit that offers both full and part time JD programs. This will be my second career, I am 36, have two children (3 & 11) and a very supportive partner. I feel very apprehensive about law school, mostly the work involved and nerves about going back to school. Also, scared to end up with my JD and unable to get work …
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Ranked in 2021. Part-time law programs allow working professionals to balance a career with evening or weekend courses. Students in part-time programs can …
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A lot of people who start out in part-time law school don't finish. But it's been great for me. I haven't needed to get a student loan and when I pass the bar, I already have contacts and employment options available - one little advantage to not attending law school until 10 years out of college.
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As previously mentioned, because Washington is a public law school, residents of Washington state who attend the school can attain an elite legal education at a bargain price. For the 2011-2012 academic year, tuition for resident students at the school was $25,780, while non-resident students paid $39,850.
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15. Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School. Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School makes it in at number 16 on our worst law school list due to a couple of things. But before that, it should be noted that while the school has been in operation for sometime, they have always boasted an ‘affordable, no-frills legal education’.
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The University of Akron School of Law – https://www.uakron.edu/law/curriculum/pt.dot American University Washington College of Law – https://www.wcl.american.edu
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Link: www.law.cu-portland.edu< Concordia's acceptance rate of 60 percent is a bit low compared to other law schools on this list, but even though the school accepts applicants with a minimum GPA of 2.8 and 144 LSAT score, it has an impressive bar pass rate of 83 percent. Even better, tuition and other fees are $30,000, making it an excellent
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Law school is a lot of work for every type of student. It involves nonstop reading, rereading, briefing, and more. After a long day at work, sometimes it can feel impossible. In order to get good grades as a part-time law student, you’ll have to create a strict routine and stick to it. Creating a strong support system is crucial to your
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Disadvantages of Part-Time Law Programs . Tremendous time commitment: Even part-time law school is an enormous time commitment. First-year students are typically assigned three hours of homework per classroom hour and may be required to read from 300 to 450 pages a week in addition to class time.
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Fortunately, many law schools offer part-time law programs. Full-time students complete a law degree in three academic years, while part-time students generally complete a law degree in eight semesters or four academic years. Students admitted to a law school's part-time program can usually transfer to the full-time program if they choose.
Full-time students complete a law degree in three academic years, while part-time students generally complete a law degree in eight semesters or four academic years. Students admitted to a law school's part-time program can usually transfer to the full-time program if they choose.
University of North Dakota has the lowest annual tuition among the 20 cheapest law schools on this list. Even out-of-state students pay about average tuition at $25,423 per year. That gives University of North Dakota School of Law graduates the sixth-lowest student law school debt in this study. However,...
In order to get good grades as a part-time law student, you’ll have to create a strict routine and stick to it. Creating a strong support system is crucial to your success as a part-time law student. You’ll miss out on birthday parties, weddings and even some holidays depending on your schedule.