ONLINE COLLEGE REVIEWS

Concord is a very communicative school, yes it is. However, when you first sign up the recruiter says that the instruction is video interactive. However, its not the case. They are pre-recorded lectures and sometimes they don't flow with the book (outdated). The classes are only audio and not video. This is not the case when you see the sample lectures which strive you to sign up. A good school, great instrucutor communication but not worth it. In light of the issues, they gave me a 100% refund (minus the application fee) with no issues. (well a few phone calls). Read Full Review

Like most of the "typical" Concord student body, I am a working professional having had a successful first career. My undergraduate degree was a BS Computer Science from a traditional brick and mortar school. I decided to enroll in Concord due to my desire to explore the field of law. I researched a number of online programs and finally chose Concord. And I'm glad I did. Herewith some random notes of my experiences: 1. The program delivery was superb. Each year (and subject) was broken down into modules. The student website kept you on pace with a color coded guide to show you if you're keeping pace or falling behind. 2... Read Full Review

I am 60 years old. I received my JD degree from CLS in January 2011, and have taken the California Bar. I will soon find out if I passed, but I KNOW I passed because I was prepared. I was prepared because this school took me places I never could have gone with a brick and mortar. The interaction with my classmates was as high or higher than what I would have experienced at a conventional ABA school. Access to the Dean and the Professors was outstanding. The web site is intuitive and easy to execute. In four years I had few technological glitches, and when I did have one CLS was quick to resolve it. This is the future of education... Read Full Review

I went to a Tier 1 law school for my first year. Great. Life intervened, and years later I needed an alternative. Concord seemed to offer everything I needed, but the proof was going to be in the pudding. I entered Concord as a 1L, and was so impressed (comparing it to my Tier 1 brick and mortar law school) than there was no question I would go onto 2L. As good as my profs were in 1L, they were equally if not better in 2L. Sure, you have video lectures. But the reading is the same as it is in a B/M campus, and the live lectures stretch your brain in ways I never experienced at Baylor... Read Full Review

I just passed the Vermont bar exam, and got my JD from Concord Law School. I am also an older student (42) and worked full-time throughout my four years at Concord. It is an excellent law school and was instrumental in me becoming a licensed attorney. Read Full Review

It is my first year at CLS. I am still in shock with how convenient and effective this program is. If you really think about it, B&M forces you to go to class at scheduled times that they pick. You have to change, eat breakfast, be in traffic, and then learn. Why not safe the bells and whistles and get straight to learning, and at anytime of the day. It is about the quality of learning for the individual, so why waste mental/physical energy when you don't need to. You have to truly want to learn the law and to be an attorney. It's not like undergrad where you can skip homework or reading, and still pass... Read Full Review

For starters, I had already completed FYLS at an ABA school back in 1991 and had to leave due to unexpected problems. Now, 21 years later I decided to complete my education so I shopped around and found that Concord was the perfect fir for my needs. So far, after half a year in the program I call tell you this...it is as hard as my old ABA school, if not harder because of the online nature of the program. You have to read a lot, and write a lot. Do not expect to be spoon fed here, if you do, you are heading to a surprise and trust me it will not have a happy ending... Read Full Review

I want to start by stating to the reader(s) - don't pay attention to the complaints. I've been to the fixed facility law school and Concord is a far superior product. The complaints you see here are obviously those who experienced he spoon feeding frenzy of our broken education system. This education is nothing like your undergraduate or graduate education. I can assure you the experience of law study whether at a fixed facility school or online is much more demanding then undergraduate or graduate. You will study - a lot but Hello - it is a law school. The course lectures are excellent, professors very responsive... Read Full Review

I started at CLS in 2009. I have to say from reading many of the reviews, that CLS is what you make of it. 1. It is hard. There is alot of reading and studying so prepare to spend 25 hours + a week. Don't have the time? Don't do it. We have lost about 50% of our class to dropping out. 2. My professor is great, gets your mind working and answers anything you have to throw at him. He is a very knowledgeable attorney and easy to reach and work with. Yes there is only one live class a week and the rest are recorded lectures. 3... Read Full Review

There is a saying in product development that “nothing kills a good idea better than poor execution.” I have found that deception does not help either. In my opinion Concord is failing on both counts. Another trite phrase that comes to mind is “the devil is in the details.” I feel it is important for the reader to understand I am a strong believer in the potential of online education. My experience with Concord has been a profound disappointment to say the least. The learning process as many of us older students may have become consciously aware is multi-faceted... Read Full Review

If you need to medically withdraw, understand that financial aid will misinform you. Don't make a decision based on financial impact. The zero due becomes several grand due. Know that your Professor will answer questions that he does not have the knowledge to answer instead of referring you the right department. Don't rely on your professor to know anything other than the law. Know that you only meet once a week. The live classes are a waste of time. NWCU meets more often and has more interaction with the students (but they are not regioanlly accredited)... Read Full Review

Concord does an excellent job of preparing one for the California Bar. The work-load is huge, as it is at any 1st year law program. The fact that two Concord individuals just came in 2nd in the Annual moot court competition in DC (a VERY close second to Duke) and Ross Mitchell's (a Concord graduate) suing and winning the right to take the Massachusetts Bar, (He passed and was admitted last month) attests to their results....not to mention their excellent track record at getting students through the most difficult bar exam in the country... Read Full Review

Administration seems to not care about the EDJ students. Not sure of the worth of this degree. Poor advisors. Administration cares more about pace than quality. Read Full Review

I am in my second year of law school at Concord Law School. The first year was tough- as it is no matter where you attend law school. The faculty and staff at Concord have gone above and beyond to help me with any issues from online tech support to preparation for the California "baby bar" exam. Due to family and work restraints, I would not have been able to attend law school if not for a distance learning program. I chose Concord because they have a high pass rate for the FYLSE and the California Bar Exam. It is true that the tuition is higher at Concord, but in this circumstance- you do get what you pay for... Read Full Review

I'm just a few months into the JD Program and feel that the turn of the modules is much too fast. We have 4 subjects (courses) which are broken into modules. Each module turns every 11 days. Unless I do nothing else in a week it is becoming increasingly impossible to keep up with the modules and absorb the material (without cutting corners which I have begun to do). To do it right and really feel prepared for the quizzes and graded essays (not to speak of the baby bar), this is a 40 hour per week program. It is supposed to be geared to working adults, but if it was the modules would not turn as quickly as they do... Read Full Review

WRITER'S OPINIONS BASED ON PARTICIPATION AS STUDENT IN ONLINE CURRICULUM OFFERED BY CONCORD LAW SCHOOL, 2006-2007. Online curriculum is aging and poorly maintained. Video lectures and reading assignments are no longer in synch with each other. Grading of essays is inconsistent and often contradicts classroom instruction and/or text reading. Administration not responsive to student concerns. Preoccupation with "pace" of study undermines ability of EJD (non-Bar) students to properly study, outline and review material... Read Full Review