1.	How long is each program?
	A)	Under The Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California eligibility rules, a student enrolled in an unaccredited law school that is registered the Committee of Bar Examiners for the State Bar of California must engage in 4 years of legal study in the Juris Doctorate program in order to qualify to sit for the California State Bar Exam.
	B)	The Bachelor of Science in Law (BSL) program takes 2 years to complete. Students in this course of study must have an Associate College Degree before enrolling. One of the benefits of this Bachelor program is that its two years of study are the exact same first two years of study in the Juris Doctor program. Therefore, while studying for a Juris Doctorate, the student studies concurrently for his/her BSL. Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science program (equivalent to first two years of study in the law school program), the third and fourth year of J.D. studies are all that remains to be completed before graduating with a law degree and to qualify to sit for the California Bar Exam. The graduate now has a Bachelor of Science Degree and Juris Doctor, all in only four years. This is what we at Esquire College refer to as the Joint BSL/ JD PROGRAM.
	C)	The Bachelor of Science in Law (BSL) program takes 2 years to complete. Students in this course of study must have an Associate College Degree before enrolling. One of the benefits of this Bachelor program is that its two years of study are the exact same first two years of study in the Juris Doctor program. Therefore, while studying for a Juris Doctorate, the student studies concurrently for his/her BSL. Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science program (equivalent to first two years of study in the Juris Doctor program), the third and fourth year of J.D. studies are all that remains to be completed before graduating with a law degree and to qualify to sit for the California Bar Exam. The graduate now has a Bachelor of Science Degree and Juris Doctor, all in only four years. This is what we at Esquire College refer to as the Joint BSL/ JD PROGRAM. For those students wish to sit for the California Bar Exam, they must first take and pass the First Year Law Students’ Examination administered by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California.
	D)	The Associate of Arts (A.A.) Degree in Paralegal Studies consists of 48 units of study, the student will need the equivalent of 12 units from an accredited college/university of general education in addition to graduate. The program can be completed in as little as 1 year. It is possible, therefore, for an A.A., B.S. and J.D. to be earned as little as 5 years. Imagine going from no degree to lawyer in just five years! Nearly half the time it would take with traditional education.
	E)	The Certificate in Paralegal Studies program is designed for those individuals who do not desire a degree and who wish to begin a paralegal career as quickly as possible. The certificate program can be completed in less than 1 year.
	F)	The Diploma in Paralegal Studies program is a traditional; class room Paralegal course at the Esquire Campus located in Pasadena, California. The program is an intensive 4 month program. Students attend class six days per week that simulates a law firm atmosphere. Esquire substantive legal courses are taught along with legal data processing.
2.	What if I do not have a College Degree, am a high school graduate and want to obtain my Juris Doctorate?
		Candidates without a college degree can study Online with Esquire College and earn an A.A., BSL and Juris Doctor, respectively, in as soon as 5 years. Students will also be qualified to sit for the California Bar Exam upon successful completion of our JD program. Students who do not wish to become licensed to practice law in the State of California are not required to take the Bar Exam. However, those students who wish to sit for the California State Bar Examination must first take and pass the First Year Law Students’ Examination administered by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California.
3.	What if I have my Associate College Degree (i.e., A.A. or A.S.), what are my options?
	A)	Candidates who already have their Associate Community College Degree can earn their BSL and JD degrees and qualify to sit for the California Bar Exam in as little as 4 years. Students who do not wish to become licensed to practice law in the State of California are not required to take the Bar Exam.
	B)	Students who have an A.A. or A.S. and wish to study for a BSL can complete the program in as little as 2 years.
4.	I have my Bachelor Degree, what are my options?
		Candidates with Bachelor Degrees can complete the JD program in 4 years. For those who want a second Bachelor degree, they can opt to receive a BSL after successful completion of their second year of JD study.
5.	Does Esquire College accept International Students?
		Yes! One of the benefits of the Esquire Online curricula, is that students can study from all over the world. International students are welcome at Esquire College. In fact, some of our professors have extensive Political Asylum litigation experience within the United States Immigration Court making them particularly sensitive to International students' needs.
6.	I attended another law school and it did not work out. Can I transfer those credits successfully completed to Esquire?
		Yes! Students wishing to transfer units must first receive a credit evaluation from the State Bar of California. Those students who do not wish to sit for the California Bar Exam need not request a credit evaluation and may instead request transfer units directly from the college.
7.	Tell me about tuition and payment plans.
		Esquire college tuition may be paid up front or in equal monthly payments INTEREST FREE. Payments may be made monthly through the internet.
8.	What kind of educational materials are required?
		There are a myriad of required text books for each program. All the required reading materials are available in most law and university book stores. Esquire suggests that all Online purchases of required material be made through THE LAW BOOK CENTER, the link to which is provided. Esquire College is not affiliated with THE LAW BOOK CENTER in any way.
9.	Will I be provided a counselor at Esquire?
		Yes! An Attorney Professor will be assigned to every student as an advisor and mentor which facilities easy, open communication with students in order to make the learning experience as comprehensive and rewarding as possible.