Natalya F., JFK School of Law Graduate:
"My favorite part of my JFK experience was the
professors.
For
a small school, there are phenomenal professors who are respected in the legal field and are some of the smartest
people I have ever met. The faculty and JFK administration truly care about their students, even after they are
gone,
and want to be part
of every step of the students' journey.
My degree has helped me with my confidence as a person and as a
member
of my
community. This degree gives you a way to make real change. As an attorney you can help people on their darkest
days.
The law is there to protect people, but those who are victims need someone to advocate on their behalf, so the law
can
protect them. My degree is something I am very proud of, especially because of the sacrifices I made to obtain it,
and
the people I am going to help with it.
My advice for those interested in pursuing a law degree is that law
school is
not for the faint of heart. It takes sheer will and determination; it takes a person who is serious and never
gives
up. When you start law school and until you pass the bar, it is very difficult for any other thing or person to be
important. This short time frame devoted to law school needs your undivided attention, and it must be your
priority.
That is not to say you cannot work or have a social life, but there are sacrifices that you’ll have to make."
Dennis S., JFK School of Law Graduate:
"As I was looking at law schools, I assessed what was
important
to me: quality education, affordability, personalized instruction and small classes, and ability to fit my busy
schedule. What really stood out to me about the JFK School of Law was that it met all of my requirements,
particularly
its affordability and how connected the professors are to their students. Being a fully virtual, accredited JD
program
sets JFK School of Law apart from most other schools or programs. Working full time means that my time is limited.
But
with class office hours and synchronous sessions scheduled in the evening, I feel like I’m not missing out on the
law
school experience. I am just as engaged in class with my classmates as I would be in a classroom
setting.
Enrollment
into the JFK School of Law was very easy. I received clear communication from my advisor about scheduling and
enrolling in classes, what the tuition amounts would be, important academic calendar dates to remember, etc. My
advisor
has been wonderful to work with, and very helpful when I’ve had questions.
My favorite thing about the JFK
School of
Law so far has been the engagement with the professors and my study group. Each one of my professors has spent
individual time with me to help me understand assignments and legal topics, provide thoughtful responses to my
email
questions and my assignments. I’ve also formed a really great study group with some wonderful folks from across
the
country. Given that the school is a virtual program, we can engage with classmates from other states who have the
same
desire to study the law.
The JFK School of Law provides amazing legal resources to students. I’ve enjoyed
working with
the Legal Writing Coach on several occasions which has helped unblock my thought process and focus my writing. The
Legal Writing Coach has helped with essay exam preparations, provided guidance on writing assignments, and
reviewed
assignments prior to final submission. Having a Legal Writing Coach available to students is an incredible benefit
that makes JFK School of Law even more worthwhile.
My advice to others looking to pursue their law degree
online is
this: be ready to own your success. The JFK School of Law will provide the tools, the resources, and the
instruction.
But it’s up to the student to take those tools, resources, and instruction and turn it into mastery of the subject
matter.
I would also advise students to reach out to their professors at every step of the way whenever
something
doesn’t make sense. The professors and law school staff truly care about the success of the students. I have felt
supported from the first day of orientation, and that support has only grown as I’ve progressed through my first
year.""
Kate M., JFK School of Law Graduate:
"At the time I applied for the paralegal program, I was
working
full-time and needed to attend school outside of my work hours. The paralegal program was an ABA-accredited
program,
which assured me that I would receive a quality education. Indeed, I received such a quality education in the
certificate program that the chair at the time and now current Dean of the JFK School of Law, recommended I enroll
inthe law school.
With her recommendation, I was able to transition to the law school only four weeks after
completion
of the paralegal certificate program. The enrollment process was very easy and smooth, both for the paralegal
certificate program and law school. My favorite thing about my experience at the JFK School of Law is the lifelong
friendships I have established with both faculty and fellow classmates. However, receiving the legal education
that
enabled me to pass the Bar exam the first time and secure employment in the legal field is a close second. The
online
textbooks and communication with faculty and staff have been exceptionally helpful.
I am now a practicing
attorney and
an adjunct professor. The firm where I work now has an internship program for students in the paralegal program –
it
is
one way that I can give back to the program that helped me get to where I am."
