Law Degree
Discover The Benefits Of An Online Law Degree Program
By Nic Haffner
Would an online law degree program be something for you? In the old days, long before the education courses appeared on the internet, a woman named Margery Shaw undertook the pursuit of a post graduate degree. After Dr. Margery Shaw chose to concentrate her efforts on issues related to medical genetics, she encountered numerous legal questions. Then, she went back to college and got a law degree. This true story took place about 30 years ago, which means long before the introduction of any online law degree program.
Today someone with a medical education background with good knowledge of medical genetics could easily enroll in a online law degree program. With this additional knowledge, they could prepare themselves to offer the society some much-needed advice. Now, let's take a look at some of the most emerging concerns that might be addressed by someone who has taken a law degree program online.
Urgent concerns addressed in a online law degree program
A program like this has been known to offer courses in evidence law. Someone with a background in medical genetics could make good money by learning about evidence and related law issues. They could then serve as consultants or advisors in the courtroom. If a jury were presented with DNA evidence, then the degree-holder could offer guidance to the jury members.
An online program like this most often offers courses on heath care law. The fact that the population is aging and will continue to increase in age in thecoming years, has introduced our society to many new legal issues. Such issues are carefully addressed in a online law degree program.
A program like this might also have courses on wills and trusts. These days many law students have come to realize the importance of learning about wills and trusts. Today society have to deal with more than one kind of will.
We have still much to learn
Gone are the days when a will have to be a piece of paper with directives from a deceased individual. The society of today also deals with living wills. Such new and emerging issues are the sort of thing handled by courses in an online law degree program.
Courses in programs like these might also provide students with information on intellectual property law. This too is a new and fast growing area of the field of law. Since emergence of the web has given rise to the need for courses on intellectual property law, it is appropriate that such information might be offered in a online law degree program.
As you probably have noticed from the information presented above, enrollment in an internet education program is an excellent way to bone-up on the latest legal issues, and it's also a great way to prepare for some sort of legal or law-related career.
January 10, 2011
10:47 pm
hi,
I’m a current law student and i think its great! the work is hard and long at times, but the opportunities available after the degree is completed are good.
I didnt find it at all difficult to get onto my degree, but we are told constantly that law degrees are very popular now and employers arent just looking for the great degree classification but also extra activities and experience that make you stand out. In oder to do that as well as my full time degree i work as an adviser at the citizens advice burea, i’ma law society member, mooting society member, debate society member, court society member and a member of the lawyers christian fellowship. Its also very useful to gain work experience and placements in various fields – solicitors, barristers and courts.
At my uni it is possible to do the degree part time and it takes 5 years like that.
You may be able to do some form of conversion as you are a postgraduate.
The best thing to do would be to get in touch with a local university that do law and see what they say and offer you.
Would i recommend a law degree? Absolutely!
Good luck!
January 12, 2011
4:25 pm
Law Degree?
Hi all im thinking of going back to uni (i gained a 2.2 in media last year) to go back and do law. i really want to do this and was wondering if you guys know how i would go about it. Do i need to ask for funding etc to help with fees, would it be possible to study part time etc ? Also i have been told it isnt an easy course to get on to and that you need great a levels eg grade A- B which i do not have. Will the fact i have a degree already compensate for this? Also if anyone has studied law before could you tell me what you thought of it and what you gained from it? Any information at all will be helpful.
January 18, 2011
1:30 am
Yes, you don’t have to have a BA in Political Science to go to Law School. Getting into law school can be a competitive process, and some schools have certain prerequisite courses, but you’ll find that out as you go through researching different law school options. Obtaining a J.D., which is the first professional degree for law, requires about three years of school (after your BA). Go for it if that is what you’re interested in. In fact, having a degree in public relations may make you a very interesting candidate for many law schools who are looking to diversify their student body. Just think… you’ll be adding a completely different perspective and background to your classroom discussions.
January 19, 2011
8:08 pm
Law degree…?
So I am a student in college and in about a year I am going to graduate with a PR and Ad degree. However I have been recently thinking I would like to be a lawyer. I would like any advice, as far as should I change degrees? Can I get into law school with a BA like I will have? How long is law school?
January 20, 2011
11:24 am
I can send you to a page of links if that helps:
http://www.lawteacher.net/essay-questions/index.php
Each of the links is a different title, all from real Law questions.
Hope this helps
January 21, 2011
3:41 am
A law degree is useful whether or not you take the bar and practice. A lot of people have law degrees that do various other things.
Basically the process of getting a law degree teaches a person to define the question clearly; a lot of people who don’t have law degrees don’t even realize that they don’t do that. The next step is to determine where the answer will be found, which is often a matter of knowing who is qualified to give the answer; a lot of people listen to anyone that claims expertise on a matter, or accept a journalist as an expert in everything. Finally, and this is where a lot of people in law school and out fail, it’s knowing the answer when you see it. Some people see the truth and keep right on looking.
That analytical skill would benefit a person in almost any career, and yes, it will open doors. Some you might not want to go through, but it will open lots of doors.
January 21, 2011
4:27 am
If you want a meaningful answer, call the PIO at the Parks Service and ask that person.
January 21, 2011
8:09 pm
Would a law degree fulfill the educational requirements for becoming a Park Ranger?
I have been searching for a position as a Park Ranger (Protection/LE). These positions seem to require either law enforcement experience, or two years of post graduate education in administration of justice/criminal sciences (or closely related degrees in the conservation field).
I have a lot of experience in many of the skills needed, such as technical rope work and firefighting, but am wondering whether my law degree would be sufficient to get my “foot in the door” or whether my application will be overlooked because of it. Thanks.
Other experience that may sway the balance: I was trained as a first responder, and have had many jobs where crowd control was required, and where I dealt with intoxicated and violent customers.
The only Park Ranger positions I am interested in are protective, which are GS-9. The FBI hires J.D.s as agents and starts them roughly at that pay grade… so I believe the pay grade issue is no big deal, especially since it is not a problem for me.
January 21, 2011
9:59 pm
If one receives a law degree, do many opportunities open? What kind of careers can you have with a law degree
Hello, I was just career planning- However, it has come to my attention that a law degree is very powerful. If you believe so too, can you explain what kind of opportunities open? What kind of careers can you have with a law degree? Are there careers in which you can travel and have some time to yourself? Your response is wholly appreciated.
January 21, 2011
10:30 pm
law degree?
Law Degree?
Can any-one provide me with an example of a question provided during an exam in uk law degree.