Northwestern California University School of Law
Northwestern California University School of Law is an online based law school in Sacramento, California. It is the oldest law school of its type, founded in 1982. It is accredited by the State Bar of California, and is registered to award the Juris Doctor degree upon completion and graduation from the program. Online Law Education. The school delivers courses entirely through a distance education format. The main teaching medium is the internet by means of virtual classrooms, discussion boards, live online audio and video lectures, online study groups, and the use of videoconferencing. NWCU  Law offers its courses through eJuris, an online law school platform developed by the school. All students are also provided with access to LexisNexis and to CALI. NWCU is a part time program spanning four years of continuous study. As a part time program the NWCU Law program is regulated according to the standards set by the State Bar of California, requiring a cumulative 3,600 hours of verified academic engagement and study. Foundational classes are taught in year long blocks requiring a 12-month course of study. Degrees Offered. NWCU offers the Juris Doctor (J.D.) law degree. Graduates receive the  J.D. degree after the successful completion of their 4L year. Accreditation. Northwestern California University School of Law is accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California. Students to whom the school awards the JD degree are eligible to take the California Bar Examination and become licensed in the State of California. The school is not accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). As a result, students are generally not permitted to take the bar exam outside of California immediately after graduation. Currently 23 states allow graduates to take their respective bar exams and be admitted  to practice law after passing the bar in California and practicing for a set number of years Tuition. NWCU's tuition is $3,900 per year, not inclusive of books or other expenses. The total tuition for the four-year program is $15,600.