College Choice Releases its 2016 Ranking for the Best Online Law Schools
EUGENE, Ore., Oct. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- College Choice, a leading authority in college and university rankings and resources, has published its 2016 ranking for the Best Online Law Schools
http://www.collegechoice.net/best-online-law-schools/
Getting a law education online has been difficult for several years. This is because the American Bar Association, the accrediting body for law schools in America and also the home to the qualification lawyer exam, has been reluctant to accredit online schools. But online law education is perfect for students who have a busy work schedule or other commitments. The demand for online law degrees has led many well-respected colleges and universities to provide these degrees, even without accreditation, and that's why this ranking was created.
Christian Amondson, Managing Editor of College Choice, was quick to point out that the tide may be changing in favor of online law schools: "While online law schools have struggled to match and maintain the rigor of traditional on-site programs, many accredited online law schools have been raising the bar to meet professional demands and opportunities. In fact, several fully online law degrees are keeping up with professional expectations in both examination and professional performance, and state law is following suit."
College Choice created the 2016 ranking for the Best Online Schools by researching ABA-accredited online programs, then moving on to schools that offered separate alternatives for students who wish to sit for the bar in their state. Sample factors included regional and independent accreditation, the variety of programs, on-campus residency requirements, and more. This information was collected from individual school websites, the ABA's accreditation website, and statistical sites such as the National Center for Education Statistics. The College Choice 2016 ranking for the Best Online Schools is led by Villanova University. It is followed by Washington University in St. Louis and the University of Southern California.
The complete rankings are as follows:
Abraham Lincoln University, Los Angeles, CA
Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School, Atlanta, GA
Boston University, Boston, MA
California Southern University School of Law, Irvine, CA
California University of Pennsylvania, California, PA
Champlain University, Burlington, VT
Concord Law School, Davenport, IA
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
Florida Coastal School of Law, Jacksonville, FL
George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY
Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
New York University, New York, NY
Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Ohio University, Athens, OH
Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA
Saint Leo University, Saint Leo, FL
Seton Hall, South Orange, NJ
St. Francis Law School, Newport Beach, CA
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AK
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI
University of Illinois at Springfield, Springfield, Illinois
University of Massachusetts, North Dartmouth, MA
University of Nebraska—Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK
Vermont Law School, South Royalton, VT
Villanova University, Villanova, PA
Washington University, St. Louis, MO
College Choice is the leading authority in college and university rankings, searches and resources dedicated to helping students and their families find the right college. The site publishes rankings and reviews that make finding the best colleges for different interests easier and more fun, as well as resources to help students get into, pay for, and thrive at the college of their choice.
Contact:
Christian Amondson
Managing Editor, College Choice
Phone: (541) 255-3801
SOURCE CollegeChoice.net
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