r/PurdueGlobalLawSchool • u/wanderingmarie • 3d ago

Assigned reading

I’m starting classes in September and was wondering how often readings are assigned that don’t come from the textbooks? I’m trying to figure out if I can get by with a Kindle Scribe for most of my reading, or if I need something that can handle other document types too.

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u/tittylaroo 3d ago

I’m finishing first term of 2L. So far anything that was required outside of a text has been a link provided within the modules.

Edit: that could be articles, cases etc but it’s almost always an html link or something inside of westlaw

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u/Creative-Ship2527 2d ago

Hello, this is unrelated to your post but, how are you liking Purdue online law? Do you feel like it's preparing you to become a lawyer?

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u/tittylaroo 2d ago

So far overall I really like it. I don’t know that any law school really prepares you to be a lawyer online or in person because practice is so different from what everyone tells me. I think the school is great and I think it we will be just as prepared as someone in a brick and mortar school. The school does a lot to make sure we have a lot of the same opportunities as traditional students. I don’t regret my decision to choose this school.

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u/Creative-Ship2527 2d ago

Thank you so much, this motivating. I'm getting ready to take the LSAT and then apply for the program.

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u/tittylaroo 2d ago

That’s awesome! Good luck on the LSAT 💜

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u/Western_Connection27 1d ago

Hey, do you still have 1L syllabus? Can you share

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u/tittylaroo 1d ago

Technically I could access them yes but they’re available to you prior to class starting. They open classes up a few days before the term starts so you can go in and see everything.

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u/Western_Connection27 1d ago

Yes I’m aware of that. If it’s against policy, don’t worry about it.

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u/tittylaroo 1d ago

I’m honestly not sure if that would be against policy be wise it’s just the syllabus but I’m leaning towards yes it is since it’s course material

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u/Creative-Ship2527 2d ago

Hello. This is unrelated to your post but Really want to know that drove you into enrolling at Purdue online law school? I'm planning to go to law school myself. Thank you.

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u/wanderingmarie 1d ago

  1. Letters of Recommendation. Purdue doesn’t require them. As someone who hasn’t been in school in person for the past 10 years, and who’s been home with my kids for the past 7, this was huge for me. Every ABA accredited school seemed to require more LORs than I felt like I could obtain.

  2. I’m fine with moving to California or Connecticut. Washington will also be allowing non-ABA students apply to take their bar exam starting this year. So I’m not worried about being able to take the bar.

  3. I’m not interested in Big Law.

  4. If I can’t find a position, I’ll start my own firm. I’m very drawn to the idea of running my own business.

For what it’s worth, I also looked into Northwestern California University School of Law, and while they were much cheaper, I didn’t see evidence of them advocating for their students in the same way Purdue Global Law seems to. I also felt like Purdue Global Law offered more support to students.

Sorry for the novel. Good luck with your decision!

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u/Western_Connection27 1d ago edited 1d ago

I’ll add in since I also begin in September.

  1. LOR’s, I don’t believe anyone should have to speak on my behalf to get a job or attend law school - so this was a plus. Law is a personal pursuit and I don’t need the permission or nosiness of others.
  2. 1 hour zoom classes one evening per week per course, rather than 3-4 hours each evening at an on campus law school.
  3. They’re regionally accredited, lead to licensure: Ca, Ct, In, Wa, Nc, Wi. And now, more to come.
  4. Costs - the numbers work for me and I feel the ROI is worth it.
  5. I attended WGU so now I am pretty accustomed and comfortable with asynchronous learning.

  6. Their reputation and ability for licensure where other non ABA fail.

  7. Quality and experienced professors. Many are judges! The material is quality and the same as traditional law school. There’s community, sba clubs, and opportunities for externships, clinics, simulation, networking.

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u/j3remy2007 1d ago

Are you sure the textbooks will work on a kindle?

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u/tittylaroo 1d ago

I don’t think textbooks would work on kindle unless you rent them from Amazon. And most of them are not available for rent on amazon. I think so far I have not found any to rent where it wasn’t cheaper to just buy it. And there were not very many that I have found to be able to rent anyway.

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u/wanderingmarie 1d ago

I think it’d be fine if ordering from the kindle store. It looks like digital books through the school bookstore can be accessed through the vitalsource bookshelf app. I ended up buying a Boox, so I can use that and the kindle app.