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    PostedOctober 6, 2024
    UpdatedOctober 6, 2024
    ByThe Reasonable One

    These are the basics of our program here at LA Law Institute that will help you understand the LOSP more. For a full description as well as each course that makes up the program, click here

    California Law Office Study Program (LOSP)

    Is the LOSP right for me?

    The Law Office Study (LOS) Program is a unique legal education pathway offered and administered by the State Bar of California, which allows aspiring legal professionals to gain legal education credits while working under the supervision of an experienced attorney or judge and bypass traditional law school. This course is suitable for individuals who have completed at least two years of college or have passed certain equivalency tests and are interested in pursuing a legal career through an alternative pathway. Participants must be committed to working under the supervision of an experienced California attorney or judge.

    LA Law Institute (LALI) is an independent, non-profit educational organization that provides structured support for students who have already been accepted into the LOS Program by the State Bar. While we are not affiliated with the State Bar of California, our program is specifically designed to meet all of the State Bar’s educational guidelines for supporting students throughout their four-year LOSP journey.

    Once a student is approved by the State Bar to participate in the LOS Program, the next step is enrolling in LA Law Institute. We offer a comprehensive four-year study plan that helps students navigate the State Bar’s requirements and successfully prepare for the First-Year Law Students’ Examination (FYLSX) and the California Bar Exam. Our curriculum, progress assessments, and live lectures align with the State Bar’s standards, but the entire educational process is managed independently through LA Law Institute. 

    Check List for successful participation in the LOSP

    1. Locate a judge or attorney with 5 years’ experience who is willing to supervise your education.
    2. Requirements to file Notice of Intent with the State Bar of California for LOSP
    3. Supervisor completes & signs Declaration of Supervisor
    4. Mail transcripts to the State Bar of California
    5. Submit 4-year study plan
    6. Contact LA Law Institute re study plan
    7. Pay $880 one-time registration fee to the State Bar of California
    8. Upon approval from the State Bar, forward your acceptance paperwork to LALI with a request to join their program
    9. Sign contract and MOU (memorandum of understanding), arrange for payment and then begin your journey to a law career.

    Link to the State Bar of California LOSP website  HERE

    Program Overview

    The LOSP allows students to acquire practical legal skills while preparing for the California Bar Exam. This alternative legal education pathway emphasizes a combination of study and real-world experience, blending theoretical education with practical application. Students must pass the First-Year Law Students’ Examination (FYLSX) to continue after the first year.

    Key Features:

    ·         Self-paced learning with a structured curriculum.

    ·         Combination of theoretical study and practical legal experience.

    ·         Live monthly lectures and assessments to track progress.

    ·         Access to practice quizzes, essay writing exercises, and FYLSX exam simulators.

    ·         Monthly progress reports for students and supervisors to monitor performance.

    Yearly Course Breakdown

    Year 1: FYLSX Preparation

    ·         Contracts: Study of contract formation, breach, and remedies.

    ·         Torts: Focus on intentional torts, negligence, strict liability, and defenses.

    ·         Criminal Law: Explore crimes against persons and property, defenses, and the basic principles of criminal liability.

    ·         Legal Writing: Learn how to write in the IRAC format required on all law school essays and exams. 

    ·         Criminal Procedure: Constitutional and statutory rules governing the criminal justice process, from investigation to trial and appeal.

    ·         Remedies: Study of equitable and legal remedies, including damages and restitution.

    ·         Real Property: Legal principles of property ownership, real estate transactions, and landlord-tenant relationships.

    ·         Business Associations: Focus on corporations, partnerships, fiduciary duties, and business governance.

    ·         Evidence: Examination of rules governing the admissibility of evidence in court.

    ·         Constitutional Law: Study of governmental powers and individual rights under the U.S. Constitution.

    ·         Civil Procedure: Rules that govern legal proceedings, from jurisdiction to trial processes.

    ·         Professional Responsibility: Ethical standards and practices required of legal professionals.

    ·         Administrative Law: Regulation of government agencies and their procedures.

    ·         Community Property: Laws governing property division between spouses in California.

    ·         Wills, Trusts & Estates: Planning for and managing an individual’s estate.

    ·         Elective: A subject of the student’s choice, based on career interests or legal specialization.

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