Online Law Courses, Certificates & Online Classes

Online law classes can prepare you for a career in one of many fields and/or continue to enhance your skills in the area you are currently studying or working in. To receive consideration to enter law school, a bachelor's degree is read more...

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Online Law Courses FAQs

If I Wanted to Become a Full Fledged Lawyer, What would be a Good Educational Route to Pursue?

You would take on-line or on campus courses designed to get you the following designations:

• A bachelor's degree
• A law degree (know as a Juris Doctorate or JD)
• Pass your state bar examination

What are some Areas of Study I Might Pursue if I have an Interest in Law?

There are several areas of law that you might want to study. They include criminal justice, family law, tort law, civil and criminal litigation, entertainment law, personal injury and many other fields.

What are Some Lawyer Friendly Occupations?

Lawyers occupy many positions in politics, science and education, In fact, 25 the United States presidents have been attorneys including: 

• Bill Clinton
• Abraham Lincoln
• Franklin Roosevelt
• Andrew Jackson
• Richard Nixon
• Woodrow Wilson
• James Madison
• James Monroe
• Gerald Ford

What about Attorney's in Occupations other than Presidents?

Lawyer's who found fame in other occupations are:

• Tony LaRussa (baseball manager)
• John Cleese (comedian and actor)
• Howard Cosell (sports broadcaster)
• John Grisham (writer)
• Geraldo Rivera (television talk show host)
• Julio Iglesias (singer)
• Ken Dryden (hockey player)

Free information is available online for distance learning and on-campus law classes and degrees. 

academic infoCreated by: Mike Madin 1998 | Last updated: 05/21/2012