If law school were only 2 years... Forum

[Spritzpiggy]

http://www.abajournal.com/mobile/articl ... _idea_now/

So, being an optimist, let's say the ABA really did allow law school to be reduced to a two year program. For speculations sake - What would be the first class eligible for this? It would suck to spend an extra $50k plus COL and interest for 3L if that would be unnecessary for the following class. Since they're submitting the proposal (whatever it is) in February 2014 anyone crazy enough to consider deferring a year for possible savings?

Also, any cons to taking out 3L? I love the idea, but that's because I'm a debt-averse 0L. Anyone actually think the ABA will be brave enough to trim the 3L fat from law school?

[Br3v]

http://www.abajournal.com/mobile/articl ... _idea_now/

So, being an optimist, let's say the ABA really did allow law school to be reduced to a two year program. For speculations sake - What would be the first class eligible for this? It would suck to spend an extra $50k plus COL and interest for 3L if that would be unnecessary for the following class. Since they're submitting the proposal (whatever it is) in February 2014 anyone crazy enough to consider deferring a year for possible savings?

Also, any cons to taking out 3L? I love the idea, but that's because I'm a debt-averse 0L. Anyone actually think the ABA will be brave enough to trim the 3L fat from law school?

I imagine law school will be 3 years for a long time to come.

[cinephile]

Likely won't happen. If it did, we'd lost nothing.

[northwood]

it probably would take a year or two to get everything in order. But you also have remember this, while it might be sweet for the first class to only have to suffer for 2 years, that class has to compete with its class AND the 3L class.

[martymoose]

Also, any cons to taking out 3L? I love the idea, but that's because I'm a debt-averse 0L.

Oh no. You're not getting off that easy. I would expect tuitions to to go up to compensate. So instead of paying $40K a year for three years, you'd pay $60K for two.

[Spritzpiggy]

Yeah I'm sure they'd increase tuition, but at least you save COL for a year...

IF they allowed a two year option I feel like it would be just that, an option. If you dint have a 2L job well...hang out a little more!

But I probably am being too optimistic in this. I'm sure their reforms will be insignificant and mostly empty

[09042014]

it probably would take a year or two to get everything in order. But you also have remember this, while it might be sweet for the first class to only have to suffer for 2 years, that class has to compete with its class AND the 3L class.

Great point, it would suck to be those classes.

[stillwater]

Imagine if it went to FOUR years and you were the last 3 year class? Dope

[cinephile]

Imagine if it went to FOUR years and you were the last 3 year class? Dope

One of my 1L professors, who's super nice and I really respect, suggested this last year to our class. And the weird thing was, lots of heads started nodding. And I was just like, how clueless can you be old man?

[stillwater]

Imagine if it went to FOUR years and you were the last 3 year class? Dope

One of my 1L professors, who's super nice and I really respect, suggested this last year to our class. And the weird thing was, lots of heads started nodding. And I was just like, how clueless can you be old man?

b/c he sees those dolla bills

[Drake014]

http://www.abajournal.com/mobile/articl ... _idea_now/

So, being an optimist, let's say the ABA really did allow law school to be reduced to a two year program. For speculations sake - What would be the first class eligible for this? It would suck to spend an extra $50k plus COL and interest for 3L if that would be unnecessary for the following class. Since they're submitting the proposal (whatever it is) in February 2014 anyone crazy enough to consider deferring a year for possible savings?

Also, any cons to taking out 3L? I love the idea, but that's because I'm a debt-averse 0L. Anyone actually think the ABA will be brave enough to trim the 3L fat from law school?

The ABA already allows a 2 year program and Northwestern has had it for some time now. http://www.law.northwestern.edu/academics/ajd/

[Spritzpiggy]

Yeah but you don't have summers free and you're still fulfilling the same credit hour requirement.

[cinephile]

Imagine if it went to FOUR years and you were the last 3 year class? Dope

One of my 1L professors, who's super nice and I really respect, suggested this last year to our class. And the weird thing was, lots of heads started nodding. And I was just like, how clueless can you be old man?

b/c he sees those dolla bills

He said the fourth year should be a practical year, like a residency. And I do believe he had good intentions because he's also encouraged people to drop out if below median. So he knows half of us won't get jobs, but wants to extend school anyway?

[Spritzpiggy]

Yeah except in residency doctors get paid! (Albeit very low wages for a doctor) This I would be all for.

[JamesDean1955]

Some schools (e.g. Pepperdine) already offer an "accelerated 2 year JD" option. I don't think it would be crazy to see more schools follow suit in the near future.

[Drake014]

Imagine if it went to FOUR years and you were the last 3 year class? Dope

One of my 1L professors, who's super nice and I really respect, suggested this last year to our class. And the weird thing was, lots of heads started nodding. And I was just like, how clueless can you be old man?

b/c he sees those dolla bills

He said the fourth year should be a practical year, like a residency. And I do believe he had good intentions because he's also encouraged people to drop out if below median. So he knows half of us won't get jobs, but wants to extend school anyway?

They should shorten it to 1.5 years in class and 1.5 year residency with the option to leave the residency at anytime that you find an actual job.

[09042014]

Some schools (e.g. Pepperdine) already offer an "accelerated 2 year JD" option. I don't think it would be crazy to see more schools follow suit in the near future.

Northwestern does it too. Start in May 0, end in May +2.

[Spritzpiggy]

I love Drakes idea.

[Goblin Tacos]

Also, any cons to taking out 3L? I love the idea, but that's because I'm a debt-averse 0L.

Oh no. You're not getting off that easy. I would expect tuitions to to go up to compensate. So instead of paying $40K a year for three years, you'd pay $60K for two.

Oh don't worry. We'll pay that soon enough per semester.

[cinephile]

I love Drakes idea.

+1