Overview

The Appalachian School of Law is an ABA accredited, non-profit law school located in Grundy, Virginia. ASL blends a traditional legal education with an emphasis on experiential learning. Our students work closely with professors who have years of professional practice in their fields, and our small classes provide many opportunities for interaction. ASL's mission is to produce lawyers with a sense of professional responsibility who will become leaders in their communities.

The first three semesters of study include the philosophical and theoretical foundations of law that are necessary for success on the Bar Exam, after which students choose their own path via electives, externships, and particular interests. ASL places a high priority on service and teaches our students how to use the law for good in their communities.

ASL is located in the quiet Virginia mountains, providing the perfect environment to hear yourself think and to focus on your studies. Our goal is for our students to earn a J.D. and to become lawyers who will give back to their communities. ASL is one of only a few law schools in the nation to confer the Juris Master to students who are in good standing after completion of the first three semesters. The J.M. signifies mastery of the theoretical and philosophical foundations of the Juris Doctorate. ASL is a meaningful adventure that will stay with you for a lifetime. Apply now and possess the future with confidence.

Programs

What sets ASL apart is its deep commitment to community service and leadership. ASL takes an innovative approach to education, going beyond just talking about the law to actually experiencing it through an emphasis on practical skills and an incomparable externship program. The curriculum is rigorous, but students are supported by a mentoring faculty, dedicated staff, and encouraging classmates. ASL maintains a focus on Dispute Resolution, Litigation, and Natural Resources.

Overview

Having enrolled students from Maryland to Florida on the East Coast, from Alaska to California on the West Coast, and throughout the Central and Midwest states, Great Lakes Truck Driving School is quickly becoming America’s Premier Training Facility for CDL, Heavy Equipment Operation, and Oilfield Certifications. This state of the art training facility is located within 30 minutes of downtown Cleveland and is easily accessible by major interstates, bus terminals and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. The expansive 9,000 square foot facility houses spacious classrooms and administrative areas. Situated on a 10.7-acre training site, our students are able to utilize multiple trucks to perfect their maneuvering skills prior to setting out on the road-driving portion of their training. The Heavy Equipment Operation training area resembles a construction site where students learn safety, jobsite set-up, topography readings, grading techniques, trenching, laying pipe, loading dump trucks, footer set-up and more!

The instructional staff at Great Lakes Truck Driving School is made up of highly qualified professional drivers and heavy equipment operators with years of experience in their industry. Our dedicated staff pledges their unwavering commitment to:

• Provide quality commercial driver, heavy equipment operation and oilfield certification training programs that will instill a positive attitude.
• Provide practical and theoretical instruction that will produce safe, well-qualified commercial drivers, heavy equipment operators and oilfield workers who will be an asset to their company and their community.

Mission Statement: Our success is measured in direct proportion to the success of our students. Our goal is to provide quality instructional programs in a student-centered culture built on respect, encouragement, and continuous support, while empowering students with the foundation for a lifetime of success.

Military

Nearly half of our instructional staff are military veterans who are dedicated to helping our students build upon their military and training experience throughout their program. Our administrative staff members are trained and qualified to process active members and veterans for their VA educational benefits, including but not limited to Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits, Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill benefits, and Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation VA benefits.

Our training programs are designed to prepare graduates for a new career in truck driving, heavy equipment operation, and the oil & gas drilling industry. We are proud to report a placement rate of over 86% for our veteran graduates.

Many of the hiring companies that we work with have a preference for veteran employees and offer a variety of Military Veteran and Service Member programs. These companies are actively seeking veteran employees who value honor, dedication, and discipline. With our lifetime placement assistance program, our veteran graduates know they are welcome to come back to our institution for guidance throughout their career.

Overview

Kaplan University is an institution of higher learning dedicated to providing innovative undergraduate, graduate, and continuing professional education. The University’s programs foster student learning with opportunities to launch, enhance, or change careers in today’s diverse global society.*

Programs

Kaplan University is regionally accredited† and offers over 180 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in fields such as social and behavioral sciences, business, criminal justice, education, health sciences, information technology, legal studies, and nursing. In 2016 Kaplan University was included in the rankings of “Best Online Bachelor's Programs” by U.S. News & World Report for the third consecutive year.

Military

Kaplan University supports military servicemembers, veterans, and their spouses with the online flexibility to help balance a quality education with duty, family, and career. Over 24% of current students are veterans, servicemembers, or military spouses. Some benefits for military-related students include:

• Undergraduate tuition reduced 55% for servicemembers, including Guard and Reserve, and 38% for veterans. Graduate tuition reduced 14–30% depending on military status.‡
• Military-friendly change of orders withdrawal policy and specially trained advisors.
• A scholarship program for spouses and dependent children of military members and veterans.§
• Focused on making the most of military training. For some military occupations, such as medical professions, this can reduce coursework by a maximum of 73%. In 2014–2015, Kaplan University accepted, on average, 30% of the credits graduating military-affiliated students needed to earn a degree. Credit can also be earned by examination, prior coursework, and experiential learning. Check a list of evaluated occupations at MOS.kaplan.edu.#

For comprehensive consumer and gainful employment information, visit kaplan.edu/info.

* Kaplan University cannot guarantee employment or career advancement.
† Please see our website for additional information about institutional and programmatic accreditation.
‡ Per-credit tuition reductions are based on standard tuition rate of $371.00 multiplied by the number of credits required to complete the degree.
§ Additional terms and conditions apply. Contact an Admissions Advisor for further details. Scholarship awards and eligibility requirements are subject to change. Scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with any other Kaplan University discount (including tuition rates for members of the military and veterans), voucher, grant, or scholarship or Kaplan University Tuition Cap pricing.
# Kaplan University does not guarantee transferability of credit from any of these sources. See the University Catalog for the Prior Learning Assessment policy. All applicable credit must be reflected on a military transcript.