A lot of things have gone online now. First the stores, now the schools. And online law schools are some of them. If you try searching the Web for an online law school you would get a lot of hits.
It is true that schools have been online since the early days of the Internet but not for the purpose of conferring a degree but for research. Can one now earn a law degree online, and is it worth it?
It is now possible to study law online. There are now online law schools that will allow you to earn your law degree in the Web while at the comfort of your home. But as usual, Caveat Emptor. Not all of them are reputable. Some may even be scam.
There are, however, some drawbacks. First, legal education is a lot about interaction. There will be argumentation and debate. There will also be a lot of class recitations in keeping with the Socratic method of law school teaching. You most likely won’t be having any of those online.
Furthermore, The American Bar Association (ABA) does not accredit any online law school yet as of this writing. What that means is that it would be difficult to practice law after you earned your online law degree because in order to do so, you need to pass the bar exam; and in nearly all states, you cannot even sit for that exam if you’re not from an ABA accredited law school.
But there are also some benefits. If you are currently working and only want to learn about the Law or to earn a law degree without any plans of practicing law in the future, then a law degree from a reputable online law school may be worth it. For one, it could be a lot cheaper. Another, you can do it while having your regular job. It is also more convenient as you can earn your law degree at home.
Ultimately, the value of earning a law degree from an online law school would depend upon each person’s goals and current situation.
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