A legal education at Concord is a great career investment. Our relatively affordable tuition, and the accessibility of our online program, provide those who are midcareer or have put off going to law school with an opportunity to obtain a legal education without incurring the substantial debt that often is associated with a law degree and that may not be easily recouped in one’s future employment. Less debt also allows graduates more flexibility in their career choices. Graduates are free to pursue career paths that traditionally have lower pay scales, such as working in public interest positions or in organizations that provide legal services.
Whether or not a graduate’s goal is to practice law, the knowledge and skills acquired through a legal education are marketable in virtually every employment sector. The abilities that are the hallmark of legal training—problem solving, strategic planning, critical thinking, writing and communication skills—are all sought after in today’s knowledge-based economy.
Law graduates are found in a wide variety of settings outside of traditional law firms. Take a look at the upper management of large corporations, entrepreneurial businesses, nonprofit organizations, and agencies of the federal, state, and local governments, and you will find law school graduates.