New Report On Online Law Schools Released

The new 2009 Report on Online Law Schools has been released. Check it out. If you’re interested in online law schools like Concord Law School, Abraham Lincoln Schol or Taft Law School this report will interest you. …

Today, 07/04/08 is Independence day. And, I really got to put speed listening to the test today. It is phenomenal! When I was an online college degree student  we didn’t have this available,  It could have saved me hours of study time and, I think it is more efficient too.

Speed-Listening shares many of the same benefits of speed reading with one major advantage.

Because your brain can process up to 600 words-per-minute and the average person speaks at 125 to 150 words-per-minute, speed-listening does NOT require any training. speed-listening simply maximizes your brains natural ability to process more words-per-minute.

Most people can easily speed up their educational audio teaching to 150% of regular or normal speed without any effort and most importantly with full comprehension.

The problem prior to FasterAudio speed-listening software has been that when you try to accelerate Mp3 and Wav audio file, listening to them at faster speed sounds like a chipmunk! Not only is listening to the chipmunk effect annoying but over prolonged periods it can give you a head ache too. This makes listening and actually learning from the chipmunked audio almost impossible and defeats the purpose of the faster speed.

Another problem listening to sped-up audio that sounds like a chipmunk is the maximum speed you can actually speed listen to chipmunked audio with good comprehension is very very low.

But for many chipmunked speed-listening has been the only solution for speed-listening until now…

Stay tuned for the offical launch date to learn more.

Peter Loughlin

For all the hype about the ranking ABA approved law schools, you may be surprised that “[n]either LSAC nor the ABA condones, approves, or sanctions use of the collected data to rank law schools. Both organizations disapprove of all rankings of law schools.”

Is the LSAC anf the ABA saying that all 194 of their schools are equal?  Well, perhaps not exactly, but while they have no published ranking sytem of their own , they are quick to point out that ranking systems are inherently flawed because none of them can take your special needs and circumstances into account when comparing law schools.

And just what are those factors? Here is a list of factors LSAC feels are “entirely or severely undervalued by all of the numerical ranking systems. ”

• Breadth and support of alumni network
• Breadth of curriculum
• Clinical programs
• Collaborative research opportunities with faculty
• Commitment to innovative technology
• Cost
• Externship options
• Faculty accessibility
• Intensity of writing instruction
• Interdisciplinary programs
• International programming
• Law library strengths and services

• Loan repayment assistance for low-income lawyers
• Location
• Part-time enrollment option
• Public interest programs
• Quality of teaching
• Racial and gender diversity within the faculty and student body
• Religious affiliation
• Size of first-year classes
• Skills instruction
• Specialized areas of faculty

Looking over this list it becomes clear that these are some important factors that can and should be considered by candidtaes for ABA law schools.  Still, it seems that law school ranking systemes are here to stay and popular ranking publications and websites such as US News and World Report and the popular Top Law Schools are here to stay and may not be so easily cast aside. 

 Better, in my opinion, is for prospective law students to a law schools to consider a school’s ranking, notwithstanding the systemic and inherent flaws in determining that raking — but then consider the highly relevant factors the LSAC attributes as being perhaps even more relevant.

Peter Loughlin

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Many adult learners enroll in online college college degree programs not to earn a degree, but rather to earn a certificate or diploma demonstrating their expertise if a particular field of study. In fact, this is probably a very good way of testing the waters to see if an online college degree or a particular distance learning college is for you and is compatible with your expectations.

Don’t overlook the fact that you may already have racked up some college credit for your life experience. Yes, that’s right, many college degree at home programs will offer you an opportunity to have your experiences and skills evaluated to see if they qualify for college credit. Why not take full advantage of this option? Who knows, you may already have earned an associates degree and be well on your way to completing a bachelor degree.

degrees are typically two-year college degrees, but by having your experiential learning evaluated and perhaps taking a few credit by examination tests such as CLEP, DANTES, and other such programs, you can accelerate your online college degree—and your career. And, don’t forget that the same strategy will work for a four-year program as well. Some traditional colleges also offer credit by examination, but, by and large, the college degree by distance learning programs are more open to this concept.

In summary, you must choose the right college degree at home program. It is well worth the effort of checking out any college before you enroll and risk your time and money. Be certain that your university is one that will meet your career and professional goals and, more importantly, one that will ultimately satisfy YOU. Gather all the information you can about the distance learning college offering degrees in your area of interest. Learn about their credit by examination programs and policy on awarding credit for experiential learning.

Why go to college when you can earn a college degree at home!

Peter Loughlin

By Dale Lawrence

Unlike some other schools, the University of Phoenix Online focuses on Team Learning. For all classes, team assignments can make up to 20% of the student’s total grade. Consequently, students get more than they bargained for when pursuing an education at Phoenix’s online university (UoP online).

Online Education for those Working Full-Time

UoP online believes that distance learning shouldn’t be a solely individual or isolated effort. In an effort to help their students do better in their careers, UoP online believes that its students should get more practice working effectively as a virtual team. Besides submitting individual short answers and papers, students must also work as a part of a team, usually on a single course long project where the work on one week builds on the week done previously.

UoP online targets mature adults who have been in the work force for at least five years. The majority of UoP online students have been career oriented for some time. By designing their online classes so that they don’t require meetings at set times, UoP online helps busy individuals advance their educations. But don’t get the wrong idea; UoP online is not set up like other distance learning programs, say a correspondence course, where you set your own timeline. UoP requires you to be online at least four times a week to participate and you need to post assignments on a weekly schedule.

Effective team work is an integral part to a successful career. Many an interview has revolved around a person’s “team spirit.” Even online jobs require collaboration to a certain degree. UoP’s stance on online team learning might educate you on more than what you signed up for, too.

University of Phoenix offers degree programs in the following fields:

• Accounting
• Health Care

• Administration
• Human Services

• Business
• Information Systems

• Counseling
• Management

• Criminal Justice
• Marketing

• eBusiness
• Nursing

• Education
• Technology Management

• Finance

Online college courses lead to salary increase

Take online college courses that you can work around your schedule. Why go back to school? How about for more money? Studies show that the more education a person has, the more that person will make over coworkers who do the same thing but are less educated.

The more education you have, the more you get paid

Another reason you should consider distance learning courses is that it can help you change careers. If you’re sick of your current job and want another career, quit dreaming and starting working toward your goals. Recognizing the need to accommodate “non-traditional” students, more colleges are setting up online courses to help educate students via online campuses. They aren’t stopping with courses either. Many colleges offer complete degree programs that you can get entirely online.

When considering what online program you will enroll in, look at the following factors:

• Costs

• Accreditation. For example, the only state that will let you sit for the bar if you get an online law degree is California.

• Program requirements. What courses do you have to take to graduate? How many classes can you CLEP out of or get credit for courses you’ve taken elsewhere?

• Distance learning tools. What does the school use for its virtual classroom? Not all schools use the same online tools.

• What kind of financial aid is available to you?

Online programs are constantly being improved so if you looked into them a few years ago, you owe it to yourself to learn what educators have been up to in the meantime.

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Did you know that the average person can easily comprehend over 600 spoken words per minute? Yet most people can only speak up to about 150 words per minute. This means that when your professor is droning ad nauseam, you’re not tapping into the full power of your brain. 

If you’re like me, you enjoy incorporating audio into your learning process. For years I have supplemented my education with the use of MP3s. In fact, long ago when I was attending online college and in law school I would convert my notes to audio tapes and listen to them over and over. Not to brag, but I was generally at the top of my class and outperformed other students whom I felt were actually much brighter. I attribute much of this to the fact that I incorporated audio into my learning regimen. In fact other students liked my concept so much they bought my audios for their own use.

Well fast forward to 2008. A new product called Faster Audio has just been released and it can maximize the difference by speed-listening to your audio files which dramatically increases your listening words-per-minute and slashes your listening time.

I wish I had this when I was back in school. As a committed lifelong learner the world is now my classroom. I listen to educational MP3s several times a week. I’d love to do more, but my schedule just won’t permit it. But rest assured,  when I am listening to my audios I will be learning and comprehending more—and in less time too.

Faster Audio allows you to set the speed and gradually increase it as you become accustomed to speed listening. Even if you just get to 150% and stop there, you’re saving 20 minutes for every hour of audio so regardless of the max speed you hit you’re doing great. I’m now at 200% speed and find I absorb and comprehend better than I do at normal speeds.

I love Faster Audio and I think you will too.

Peter Loughlin

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The Wall Street Journal has an interesting article about how 529 plans can be used to reduce the cost of some colleges. 529 plans, for those unfamiliar with them, are savings plans which provide certain benefits for families saving for the cost of higher education. For more information on 529 plans go to savingforcollege.

With the high cost of college most families are looking for ways to reduce their out of pocket costs. Most of you know that I am not a huge fan of outside scholarships for most students since the real benefit of such scholarships often goes to the colleges and not the students. However, if one of the college in which you are interested participates in one of these 529 plan reductions, that can be a real savings. Always ask the colleges financial aid office if they participate in such a program. It may save you some money.

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 Thinking about law school? Consider California law schools. California offers a complete menu of law schools ranging from ABA approved schools, state approved schools, unaccredited law schools, correspondence and online law schools. But the really unique thing about the California law schools is that their graduates, even those graduating form non ABA approved programs, generally speaking, are permitted to take the bar exam and become practicing lawyers.

Must you take the LSAT before attending a California law school?
That depends upon the particular school. As a general rule if wish to be considered for one of California ’s ABA approved law schools the answer is yes. As for the other schools the LSAT is not always required and, in quite a number of cases, it is just not a requirement at all. The LSAT has been criticized for many years. Some say one’s score bears little or no relationship to how well one will perform in law school or as a lawyer. Others argue its benefits and feel it’s a good indicator of one’s performance. What’s great about California’s law schools is that you have more choices, irrespective of what you think about the Law School Admissions Test.

If you graduate from a California law school that is not accredited or ABA approved will your legal career prospects be more limited?

Perhaps, but as with anything in life the primary factor is YOU. You need to know that some lesser known law schools have higher bar pas rates than some of the more prestigious law schools—and some individual law students have achieved high success and have been appointed as judges despite the fact that they may not have graduated from a traditional or prestigious law school. Similarly, some graduates of prestigious schools never quite make it in their careers. I believe that the individual makes and finds his own way in life and that his or her legal education is but one of many tools to get there.

But there is one thing that remains true, all ABA approved law schools (including ABA approved California law schools) maintain a high standard of academic excellence. Attending any ABA approved law school assures you a top quality legal education. But its not the only option.

Not meaning to disparage the many top level California law schools, to the contrary, California boasts some of the best law schools in the nation. Getting the best legal education you can will pay dividends that will serve you well throughout your career as a lawyer—but at the end of the day you need to understand that education takes place between two ears…and not between four walls. Many excellent attorneys and jurists have graduated from law schools that are not ABA approved.

Tips for choosing the right California Law School

 Look over the California Bar’s website for a complete list of law schools. One of the best online law schools to consider is Concord Law School.

 Contact the schools that appeal to you and request an admissions package or bulletin. You may wish to consider finding free law school essay help or a paid program to help improve your chances of being admitted.

 See if you meet the schools admissions requirements. For example, check to see if your GRA and LSAT scores give you a realistic chance of being accepted. And don’t give up too soon, GPA’s and LSAT scores are just two factors traditional California law school admissions committees use to accept students. Some schools require no LSAT or admission essays.

 Finally, consider a state approved school, online law school or correspondence school if you are not eligible or just cannot afford a more traditional school. The Law School Bible will provide you with a list of accredited and non accredited law schools worldwide and offers a variety of strategies about how to become a lawyer.

If you enroll in an online law school most will require that you have earned an associates degree or its equivalent. You can demonstrate your equivalence by earning 60 credits through the College Level Examination Program (better known as CLEP). Currently California’s correspondence or online law schools must be ‘registered’ with the state bar association in order for their graduates to be eligible to take the general bar examination. And, students must also take a “Baby Bar” examination after completing their first of four years of law school.
Don’t be lulled into thinking that correspondence and online law schools are an easy road to becoming a lawyer. The pass rate for the Baby Bar hovers somewhere around 20% or less and the California Bar Exam is well known as being the most difficult in the nation. But, for those who have few other options and are willing to persevere, California law schools are an absolute Godsend. One online law school, Concord Law School stands out as a beacon of excellence.

You have choice with California law schools!

Peter Loughlin

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The highest level of academic acheivement is the doctorate degree, most commonly known as a PhD—though there are, of course, many variations to this. Individuals awarded with the distinction of a PhD degree are frequently looked up to as experts and leaders in their chosen discipline, and rightfully so. And, having a PhD often means greater career prospects and earning ability,

But what about online PhD degree programsdo they carry the same prestige and weight as traditional PhDs? I believe that so long as the university conferring the degree is reputable and accredited, the PhD acquired by distance learning should be deemed equivalent to ‘traditional’ doctorate degrees.

For one thing online PhD programs, and traditional PhDs, primarily require a great deal of independent research and, ultimately the publication of a dissertation or similar project. By their very nature these are largely solitary functions. For these reasons, the PhD degree is, above all other degrees, best suited for distance learners. Although there are a number of exceptions, most PhD degrees can be earned totally online or with limited residency.

Peter Loughlin

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