Juris Doctorate Degree Online Programs

Juris doctorate degree online programs prepare students for careers as attorneys, advising clients of their legal options in both court cases and regulatory matters.

Online law degrees offer the opportunity to learn legal research and writing techniques and aspects of personal injury and other types of law in a non-standard setting via distance education. Salaries for juris doctorate program graduates vary, but are among the highest of post-baccalaureate programs.

A juris doctorate degree program places a heavy emphasis on legal research and writing. Most students are expected to take courses on tort law, real estate law and learn about aspects of the Constitution that affect their practice. Aspects of both criminal and civil litigation are covered in the initial classes, as well as in-depth research on researching for motions and other document preparation.

In the final set of classes, juris doctorate degree students will often take upper level classes in practice areas that interest them. In order to become a practicing attorney, one may need to take bar exams for the state in which they intend to practice.

Featured Law Schools offering Online Juris Doctorate Degrees

Concord Law School is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) and approved as a degree-granting institution in the State of California by the Bureau of Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education. Concord is also registered with the California Committee of Bar Examiners.

• Juris Doctor (JD)
• Executive Juris Doctor (EJD)

Careers options with a law degree

Most holders of online law degrees choose to practice law as an attorney. They may join large firms to specialize in international law or litigation or even investment banking. Juris doctorates may also practice independently. Less often, attorneys will take the bar exam for the state in which they practice and then work in an advisory role for medium or large companies on the legal aspects of moves. They may also work in government agencies or for nonprofits.

Salary and projected career growth

First-year associates who have graduated from top Juris doctorate programs can earn upwards of $150,00 at the top law firms in New York or San Francisco. But the average salary within nine months of graduation is generally between $50,000 for government employees and ranges up to $108,000 in private practice. Career growth is good for those who have graduated at the top of their class or those who are members of their law review groups. In general, attorneys enter a highly competitive field.

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