Law Schools
Syracuse "Live Online" J.D. Program
After several years of "intense scrutiny and review by education experts," Syracuse University College of Law received a variance from the American Bar Association to offer an online juris doctor program. The online program is described as "extraordinarily interactive."
Berkeley launches Consumer Law Center
The University of California Berkeley School of Law is launching the Berkeley Center for Consumer Law and Economic Justice, a new center that will position the school as a leader in the study, research and practice of consumer law.
Cleveland-Marshall new Legal Tech Lab
Cleveland State University's Cleveland-Marshall College of Law announced a partnership with Technology Concept and Design, Inc. to create a new legal technology lab and training program.
Hofstra University, Maurice A. Deane School of Law
Hofstra University School of Law, located in Hempstead, N.Y., 20 miles outside of New York City, has been a pioneer in integrating clinical education into a law school curriculum. "Our number one goal is to get our students practice-ready from the day of graduation," said Dean Gail Prudenti, who was a judge for 24 years before joining the school.
Best Law School Buildings
Don't forget that once school starts, you could be spending 40 to 60 hours a week at the law school. We rank campus facilities, looking at aesthetics, technology, libraries and amenities.
The Best Law Schools for Getting a Biglaw Job (2018)
Use these rankings wisely - or ignore them, at your peril.
Best Schools for Practical Training
It wasn't long ago that law schools got hammered for not preparing students for real lawyering. Schools reacted by adding more practical-training offerings, and that appears to be no short-term trend.
How to choose your law school
Congratulations! You have been accepted to law school. Rankings and cost are important, but students need to look beyond them when making the final decision about which school to attend.
I am on a Law School Waitlist. What Now?
On a waiting list, you are still in the running. On a waiting list, you still have some control over your future. On a waiting list, you can get into your dream law school. A waiting list means hope! (As does a "held" and "reserve" decision, by the way).
ONU Establishes Two New 3+3 Partnerships
Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law has entered into two partnerships that will allow students at Trine University and the Indiana Institute of Technology to fast track their way to a law degree.
Pepperdine University School of Law
Pepperdine University School of Law is located in Malibu with stunning views of ocean coastlines. The university is affiliated with the Churches of Christ and is known for its work in the global justice movement. It hosts legal institutes around the world on human rights, religious freedom and global development.
The Law Schools with the Best and Worst First-Time Bar Exam Pass Rates in 2017
Yikes! Some of these pass rates are absolutely horrendous.
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