Is it possible to get into law school with an accelerated adult degree?
964515
Of course it is.  My aunt graduated with a theater degree and ended up going to a prestigious law school in California.  True, you probably won't get into Harvard or Yale, but any decent school will accept you if your grades are right and you have the right amount of references and extracurricular activites.
1023973
There really isn't a specific "pre-law" program that law schools want you to complete before you apply for admission to law school.  They will accept students from just about any undergraduate major, depending on your grades, LSAT scores, and other variables.
804151
Law is NOT for you.  It's 4 years of undergrad then law school then the bar exams.  After that, most of the next 5 to 10 years is doing research for your law firm or company.  If you don't have the fire, you will get burned yourself.\n\nI suggest that you take a (gasp) liberal arts track for the first two years and explore what sparks your imagination.
352244
I really think that you should go for it. I am in my final year at university doing a law degree and my best friend also in his third year is in his mid-thirties. He had not done any schooling since he was 16 and was also very worried about exams and assignments but he has turned out to be one of the best students in our year! He says that being a more 'mature' student has made it easier on him as he knows how hard it is in the 'real' world and that it has given him extra motivation to do well.\nGo for it, I think that you would be suprised at how well you do!!
340816
In order to gain admission to the Bar of most states you must be a graduate of an ABA approved law school.  There may be some equivalency considered by some states.  I do not believe you would be considered for any type of equivalency unless you had an equivalent academic program, i.e. four years of undergraduate work leading to a Baccalaureate and three years graduate study leading to a Doctorate.
834868
Absolutely yes...if you have the drive and ambition. My former wife has taken part-time classes for over 10 years and now holds a Bachelor's and a Masters. ALL done with only 1-2 classes per semester. Now she is glad she continued with it even though it took awhile. She now makes over 6 figures instead of being a teller at a bank.
895252
Ofcourse yes my freind. you can do it by correspondence also. There have been many such cases of people geeting a degree at an old age. Best of luck
633834
Couple of things:  1)  If you have the inclination, desire, motivation, work ethic and determination to go to law school then by God do it!  Law school is very, very hard.  If you have serious aspirations of attending then don't let anything like this stand in your way.  Even if you weren't allowed to get a license to practice law, the degree opens up many, many doors.  It is probably the most versatile and profitable degree available in America today.  A law degree can launch your career in one of any of a thousand directions.  You don't HAVE TO become a lawyer to take advantage of the degree.\n\n2)  The relony robbery conviction could hamper your chances.  However, if that is the only thing on your record and you've been clean since, then tenacity and the will to succeed will get you into our profession.  Don't let this hold you back.
161624
Yes, You can apply but you might get turned down... So then you'd have to get and attorney to appeal it.
418811
I think your question may be based on a common misconception.\n\nLaw school is basically a graduate school.  If you are referring to credit for undergraduate classes, it isn't really relevant.\n\nIn order to go to law school, you will first need to have a 4 year degree from an accredited college.\n\nIf you are asking about transferring graduate school credits, well all I can say is good luck.  Grad school courses are usually too specialized to transfer well to another school.
607849
Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts with a focus in Law & Paralegal\n\nI am the Legal Officer at my job.
139548
A college degree is not a prerequisite for a JD, however without a college degree you will most likely be rejected from all ABA approved law schools. \nThrough an indirect process you will be weeded out by "the system". Law school applications require transcripts from college, junior college and any other higher education classes to be reported to the LSAC (lsac.org). This company then takes your money and converts the transcripts into law school approved transcripts. \nAll schools will at a minimum ask for your college GPA and sometimes even your high school GPA. If you have done something extraordinary with your life that makes the college degree superfluous, then yes you can get in without a college degree. Otherwise it will be hard for you to stand out and be admitted amongst all the applicant's in this crazy environment.\nAs somebody pursuing a degree, the four years of college are relevant. It may not seems like it, but it's similar to asking a medical student to take 3 yrs worth of biology and a few years worth of chemistry before they enter medical school.
1150534
I am very sorry to burst your bubble, but it takes a lot of brains and determination to get through law school. First you absolutely must have a firm grasp of the English language, and even with a spell checker your question is full of errors. If you don't do well in school, why would you want to sign on for 7 or more years of it? \nTo attain a law degree, first you must earn a Bachelor Degree. Then you have to test into law school and go through three harrowing years. Then you have to prove your competency by passing a bar exam.\nIf you like the idea of working in law, maybe you should look into other options within the field. If you're just interested in the money, you can find money in a more reachable field. \nTry to give yourself an honest assessment. Know your strengths and weaknesses. Chose options that fit with those strengths and weaknesses and be happy. Now that's zen. :)
851702
yes it is possible. just find out what you want to do and try to get the education you need for that field.
217611
First you must get a bachelor's degree or the equivilant.  Many aspiring lawyers major in Pre-Law, although you could major in almost anything you like.  A pre-law major may make it easier to get into law school however, which is step number two.\n\nAfter getting your four-year degree, you must then be accepted into an accredited law school (and pass of course).  Most law programs are about one to two years of full time study (depending on the work load you take on).\n\nAfter graduating from law school, you must then pass the dreaded bar exam.  You should expect to study for at least a few months before taking it, and very few people pass the entire exam on the first attempt.\n\nAfter that you are a lawyer!  Now you can look desperately for work that you don't despise and endure the hatred of almost everyone in the world!  Good luck.  :-)
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To attend an ABA-accredited (American Bar Association) law school, you seem to have the numbers.  Your current university may not garner the fame of Harvard but should be more than enough to ensure that your undergraduate education wasn't spent at a questionable school.\n\nA high LSAT score would be a big boost and will probably factor more than your GPA.  While your GPA will meet the minimum requirements, the top law schools will usually want at least a 3.5 and really no lower than a 3.3.\n\nWrite a really good essay and focus on how you've improved and mature during your undergraduate years (you've made mistakes but you've found successful ways to fix them).  Get a couple of really close professors (those who've seen your improvement, particularly) to write some awesome recommendation letters.\n\nAnd, yes, being a minority helps (female and/or anything but Caucasian for law schools).\n\nIt's going to be hard to hide the fact that your freshman year was rough so don't try it.  Focus on how you've improved and turn it into a positive experience which you learned from with elaborations of the specifics you provided here.  You don't have a guaranteed ride at any law schools but you won't find any doors locked either.\n\nBest of luck.
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If you are still a high school student, you need to take a rigorous high school program and then select an undergraduate major and institution that will prepare you for law school.\n\nI think that you may be several years away from making a decision on law schools so focus on your present education.\n\nBest wishes