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Anonymous (In Progress) on May 1, 2012 (email verified)

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Not All They Are Cracked Up to Be I did two years at Concord. First year they provided assitance and guidance. Second year you are on your own. Had to do a Constitutional Law eassy on the third module wihtout even any discussion of how to do one. At second year you are on your own. Did not pass the FYLSX so decided to transfer to the EJD. They re-set my course material and gave me new instructors for two of the four classes. For the EJD, grading was the same as the JD as opposed to emphasis on ganing a better understanding of the law. I do know people become lawyers in CA with Concord, but I do believe they are not what they represent they are. Overall diappointed in the program. They make you buy the books then half way through the modules you get the on-line West Law versions of the case books and horn books (as available). The second year instrcutors were more interested in logging off than answering questions and all they asked was you send them an e-mail. I do not have a brick and motor experience to compare but at least you have other students to interact. Study groups? Unless you are going to skype or are fortunate to have folks near you, good luck, not to mention the time zones differences for classes as those on the east coast have to take late classes. Be aware, this is not a part time program but really 3/4 time. If you are a full time working adult, you are going to have to mange your time. No doubt some folks have enjoyed and done well, but be aware of what you are getting into. Good luck and best wishes on your law school journey. BTW - if you are using the GI Bill, go to a brick and motor school and maximize your Housing Allownace benefits.

Zen2me55 (In Progress) on April 15, 2012 (email verified)

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Beware of Concord Law School 1. I just finished my year at kaplan and did not pass my finals. I am a returning student from another school in California after 22 years. I knew I had problems from the beginning. I was first told books plus tuition included, then after payment of $10,000 for the year, was told the amount was only for tuition. I was ill prepared for books. They offered horn book reading (temporary)through Westlaw but was told I had to get books. I could not. 2. All year the course and it's instructors pounded away with IRAC, IRAC, IRAC, inferring that was to be the main focus in the Finals. Well this is all well and done, but the major problem...Absolutely no emphasis on the Multi-State Portion(100 questions) of the 6 hour Final Exam. I was and I am not sure if others were totally ill prepared for the multi-state portion of the exam. Prior to finals, the multi-state issue was asked by students, the school's reply was simply that what we are studying in our multi-state practice questions is enough to get us by finals, and were told to look at CALI, just review them over and over. Well I did and memorized them. The Finals questions were set up with multitude of issues within the question. To practice such type of questions required at least half the year. The issues in the given practice questions during the year were 1 maybe 2. The issues in the Finals multi-state were 5-15 separate issues. No way to finish, no way to pass without constant review of different types of questions in various books. My scores were 65,65, 60 in essay. 65 passing. Multi-State after guessing...65, 65 and 40. I did not finish, guessed last 20 questions. To sit before the California Bar, I have to pass the kaplan finals and take the California Baby Bar. Worst of all I have to now wait 2 years to be re-instated. Now I will either apply to an accredited school or re-apply at another non-accredited school in 2 years (Per California Code). 3. It is less expensive this route(kaplan) to sit before the Bar, but lots of traps on the way. The school prepares you for IRAC, but take the initiative and do your own studying on Multi-State regarding KAPLAN, more than likely you will get a shot at the Baby Bar. My advice to not rely on KAPLAN for the Multi-State portion, they do not emphasize this.

Anonymous (In Progress) on April 11, 2012 (email verified)

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The worst financial aid department The reviews are true, Concord's financial aid department is the worst. When you apply everyone is very friendly and ready to take your money, yet when it is time to get your funds released they delay paying you your money. I have been waiting for 2 months for the release of my second stipend. I called 3 times in a 2 week period and was told something different each time. It is extremely frustrating and quite honestly ridiculous.

(In Progress) on October 2, 2011

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Worst financial aid Dept Not only is the program non-supportive, the financial aid Dept is the worst I've ever seen. From the very beginning I learned that the reviews were true. That's when I decided to try other options. My first thought on reading the reviews before starting was that it could not be that bad. But then to my surprise what I was reading was true. The teachers graded with low scores from TAs without much appropriate feedback. They took weeks to answer. Due to the rigor and time needed I decided to take time from work and use the financial aid stipend to supplement my income. Big mistake. Financial aid is horrible. They didn't send it automatically so I had to wait 30 days before they would manually send it. Then they forgot to put a stamp on it so I had to wait another 30 days before they would resend it with a stamp. So I waited over 60 days for my stipend. No one cared or even tried to assist me with finding out what happened during this time. After I left the school and went to another one, it took them 45 days to update my financial records so I could start my new school. Something that could be done within an hour.

Timothybogue (In Progress) on June 7, 2011 (email verified)

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Best Value in Legal Education I am currently a 3rd year student and this is the best investment I have made. It is not for everyone as the course is very challenging and a large number of people don't make it past the second year. You need to take the program as if it were a full time job and accept the idea of not getting great grades, but persistance will pay off. It is not an easy program by any means, but the top quality instructors and low cost of this legal education make it a very good value. On top of it all, you will be able to sit for the California Bar Exam after completing the JD, as California doesn't have a residency requirement. If you are willing to work hard, and finish what you started, this program will be extremely valuable given your opportunities upon completion.

Anonymous (Graduate) on September 23, 2010 (email verified)

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Excellent Education I received an excellent education. The education completed at Concord Law School is not for everyone, though. It requires dedication, time for studies, self-initiated learning, and a technologically capable student. Overall, the baby bar will weed out those who do not take the education seriously. The first year is tough because you learn to think and write like a lawyer. The three years thereafter simply require discipline to complete the degree in a unique environment of distance-learning combined with professor support. If you are part of the 2% of Americans that finish what they start, this is an excellent choice of a law school if distance or cost is an issue at a traditional law school. Best of luck in the decision-making.

Jmorales (In Progress) on May 2, 2010 (email verified)

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Great Start So Far I have really enjoyed the start of my Concord Law School (CLS) experience, which begins with their pre-law school 6-week Fundamentals Course. I feel the most valuable lesson learned from the course is what to possibly expect when I start in June. I feel it has helped me understand the online educational process CLS uses to teach, how to get around the school, and what to expect from a commitment standpoint. I finished the program in a little more than three weeks and now am spending time looking at other areas that the school offers, like ARC, Career services, Law library, etc. I am also reading some other guides/books concerning the first year in law school. This will really help me get prepared to hit the ground running in June.

Jim (In Progress) on January 27, 2009 (email verified)

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Best Law School Around Best law program around. Concord is the Harvard of the internet and the future of legal education. I have professors from some of the top law schools in the country teaching classes. Even a couple from Harvard. Go figure.

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