Kim K is reading the law. That is what the apprenticeship she is doing is referred to. She still had to sit and pass the baby bar after the first year to move on. I think I am pretty well versed in the options that California offer for students who want to explore non traditional ways of becoming a licensed attorney. That aside, The Calbar exam is notoriously difficult, and looking at the pass rates, students who attend ABA schools also have difficulty passing that bar. California isn’t the only state that allows students to read the law to sit the bar. I want to say Vermont and Virginia also allow students to read the law. If I recall correctly, NY allows students who have at least completed one year at a law school.1. What part of law school doesn’t teach you how to be a lawyer don’t you get? Some of ya’ll have this weird view about law school, like it teaches you how to be a lawyer or gives you this huge insight into the law. Being a LAWYER teaches you the law. And if you’re going to go the jd preferred route, don’t take shortcuts and actually apply to an aba accredited school that has a decent employer pipeline for jobs
2. The University of Phoenix is under scrutiny by the ftc, as we speak. Worthwhile employers do not respect schools of this ilk, along with non aba accredited law schools. Again, you’re competing against someone that would have gone to one of 100+ law schools that are aba accredited. Why would they choose you over them? University of Phoenix president resigns suddenly (and quietly) amid federal inquiry
University of Phoenix president resigns suddenly (and quietly) amid federal inquiry
The president of the University of Phoenix left just months into the job following an Education Department inquiry into his time with Westwood College.www.usatoday.com
FTC Sends Nearly $50 Million in Refunds to University of Phoenix Students
The Federal Trade Commission is sending payments totaling nearly $50 million to more than 147,000 University of Phoenix (UOP) students who may have been lured by allegedly deceptive advertisements.www.ftc.gov
3. I’m a whole lawyer and have been practicing the last 3 years in “big law”. I’m trying to give you advice but for some reason, you think you know more than an actual practicing lawyer who went to a top law school. I’m trying to save you time and money but you’re trying to take a shortcut.
4. You’re seriously comparing Kim K’s situation to yours? Kim K being Kim K will open up plenty of doors. Kim K is also under an apprenticeship essentially, working under a few lawyer mentors. She didnt even enroll in any type of law school. California has all types of loopholes to take the bar without going to law school. Hence why the passage rate is so low (people from non aba schools/apprenticeships taking the bar and failing countless times).
I appreciate the advice, but like I said twice already, I have no intention on practicing law. If I want to spend $15k on getting a degree that will give me the knowledge to enhance my current career, why is that an issue?
By the way, The University of Phoenix is still up and running though….
In your world, non aba degree is on the same level playing field to an employer as someone who graduates from southwestern or loyola. But hey, what do I know..
