THE BEST 25 National Law Schools for Black Students THE 5 BEST

The Black Studentrsquos Guide to Law Schools

2013 EDITION

THE BEST 25 National Law Schools for Black Students

THE 5 BEST Regional Law Schools (In 6 Regions)

THE 10 BEST Bargain Law Schools

THE 10 LLM Programs We Recommend

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Table of Contents

6 Publisherrsquos Page

8 Meet The OBABL Law School Fellows

10 5 Law School Myths - Things Said To Be Important That Arenrsquot

11 5 Law School Truths - Things That Actually Do Matter

12 OBABL Best Law School Rankings Methodology

14 The Best 25 National Law Schools for Black Students

16 Why Harvard Is 1

17 Why Howard Is A Great School for Black Students

18 The 5 Best Regional Law Schools East - Mid-Atlantic - Midwest

20 The 5 Best Regional Law Schools West - Mountain - South

22 The 10 Best Bargain Law Schools

23 3 Crazy Cost-Cutting Ways to Become a Lawyer

24 LLM Programs For Black Foreign Attorneys

25 The 10 LLM Programs We Recommend

26 How Prepared Are You For Law School

30 Law School Directory

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The editors at OBABL frequently hear from black prospective law stu-dents The most common questions involve law school rankings They want to know whether they should select the school with the

highest ranking or the one offering the most financial aid As of late they are also wondering about the reliability of law schoolsrsquo jobs numbers What we try to get them to embrace is the idea that the answers are almost al-ways dependent on a studentrsquos particular situation -- Should the honors economics graduate aspiring to become a law professor or Biglaw partner accept a full scholarship to a law school not known for producing either Is it practical for a recent graduate with $60000 in student loan debt to incur an additional $150000 to attend a private law school when a public law school would cost less than half as much

Wersquove also realized that many black law students face additional challenges in law school They are often first generation law students They take out more student loan debt and are less likely to secure high-paying law firm positions With very few exceptions their black law school populations will be much smaller than those of their colleges

This is our attempt to help black prospective law students navigate the law school terrain Our research committee comprised of OBABLrsquos editorial staff law school fellows and professional advisors including an attorney-CPA and an actuary spent months researching the state of law schools Having black law students at the forefront of our minds while evaluating law schoolsrsquo data yielded very different results from those found on tradi-tional law school ranking lists

OBABL was established in 2008 to report news of import to black legal pro-fessionals We also wanted to promote the causes and contributions of Afri-can American attorneys With a national reach On Being A Black Lawyer has received recognition from the American Bar Association and The National Black Law Student Association among others We are read by law school students and Biglaw partners advocates and academics public defenders and prospective law students

As the premiere source for news and information for black attorneys we showcase the industries advances in diversity

Yolanda YoungCEO amp Publisher

This special edition is published by OBABL a new media company

Copyright copy 2012 by OBABL

All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or by any information storage and retrieval system

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Editorial Team

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FRESHMENDo you know the importance of your GPAAre you aware of your credit scoreHave you met with a pre-law advisor

SOPHOMORESAre your research and critical thinking skills up to parHave you met with any attorneys or mentors who

practice in your field of interestAre you building relationships for your letters of

recommendationWill you participate in any pre-law summer programs

JUNIORSAre you registered and prepared to take the

June LSATWhat will you write on your personal statementHave you started identifying your list of preferred

law schools

SENIORS AND POST-GRADSWhich law school forums will you attendAre you registered for CASAre you satisfied with your LSAT score

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Meet Our Law School Fellows (2012-2013)

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For more information contact Lillie Wiley-Upshaw Vice Dean for Admissions

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ADREANNE STEPHENSON

The University of Notre Dame Law School

CLAIS DANIELS-EDWARDS

Seton Hall University School of Law

LAUREN DUNCAN

Walter F George School of Law at Mercer University

ANITA MITCHELL

JAYNIECE HIGGINS

University of Memphis Cecil C Humphreys School of Law

LAVELL O PAYNE

University of Akron School of Law

CHARLYN STANBERRY

Florida International University College of Law

JENEE GASKIN

Loyola University Chicago School of Law

TIFFANY FOUNTAINE

University of Baltimore School of Law

CHRIS ELLIS

Rutgers School of Law ndash Newark

KINGDAR PRUSSIEN

Stanford Law School

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MYTHS - 5 Things Said To Be Important

ndash Faculty - Whether teaching at an Ivy League law school or one opened five years ago the typical law school professor is a graduate of Yale Harvard Stanford or a handful of other top law schools Many served as law review editors and judicial clerks With few exceptions they are smart and competent Ironically law schools are recruiting an increasing number of law professors more like-ly to have PhDrsquos than to have sat for the bar even though law students and legal practitioners insist that law clinics and professors with practical ex-perience are more useful to them The only thing most law professors canrsquot do is pick up the phone and get you a job

ndash Volumes in Library - While law school librarians continue to be indispensable nothing says anach-ronistic like books on a shelf With the availability of LexisNexis Westlaw Google Scholar and oth-er electronic research tools library archives are mostly collecting dust

ndash Facilities Some of Harvard Lawrsquos buildings are dated and ugly but itrsquos still Harvard Conversely therersquos no shortage of sparkling new buildings on the campuses of what are typically referred to as third tier law schools

ndash Bar Passage Rate - Law schools donrsquot teach you how to pass the bar Yoursquoll take out an additional loan after law school to pay for that course Taking the bar isnrsquot a collective experience it is an indi-vidual one Students from top law schools fail the bar and students from low ranking schools pass Scholars have long held that it is difficult to deter-mine what factors can predict who will or wonrsquot pass the bar exam One might infer that higher pass rates correlate to better law students but GPA and LSAT scores are more reliable predictors of that (See 5 Truths)

ndash Average Student Indebtedness at Gradua-tion - Included in this calculation are wealthy law students who donrsquot take out any loans as well as those receiving significant scholarships Like your chances of passing the bar accessing the amount of debt yoursquoll have following law school is a sin-gular endeavor determined by your personal law school expenses

That ArenrsquotBy Jamie Brathwaite and Yolanda Young

Undergraduate GPA and LSAT - Undergraduate GPA and LSAT scores are excellent pre-dictors of law school success It is unlikely you will prove an exception to this rule Ad-ditionally your law school student bodyrsquos average GPA and LSAT scores will help you de-termine the level of intellectual discourse and professional influence your classmates will provide So while law school faculties are to a great extent interchangeable law school student bodies are not

Law School Location - Increasingly law students are left to their own devices to secure an entry-level legal position One cannot overestimate the value of personal relationships to help in this regard Students attending law schools in cities with large legal communi-ties -- courts law firms major companies -- will stand a much better chance of building professional relationship with established lawyers and judges who might ultimately as-sist a new lawyer in securing a job

Size of Black Alumni - As stated earlier you will likely have to forge your own path to legal employment An invaluable resource during this process will be your black alumni network While you should attempt to build relationships with law alumni of all back-grounds the more things you have in common with a potential mentor the more likely it is the relationship will be productive and sustained

Black Faculty to Black Student Ratio - While few law school professors will work ag-gressively to help you find employment they are an invaluable resource when it comes to securing letters of recommendation Employers can tell the difference between a per-functory recommendation and one that is truly an endorsement so building a personal rapport is key Law professors also provide advice mentoring and emotional support to students Since black law students tend to seek out black law professors to facilitate these roles it is imperative that law schools have a black faculty large enough to accommodate its black student population

Quality of Life - Quality of life will differ for each student but before choosing a law school answer the question of what type of personal and professional life you hope to have If you want the chance of making partner in a large law firm only about 50 law schools give you a decent shot If your aspirations lean more towards solo practice or indigent defense work a law schoolrsquos prestige will be less important than the debt you incur If you dream of becoming a professor at a public law school in the south odds are yoursquoll still need a JD from a top law school to get even a campus interview

5 Truths ndash These Things Actually Do MatterBy Jamie Brathwaite and Yolanda Young

MethodologyThe Best 25 National Law Schools for Black Students

In addition to the scoring on the next page to be considered ldquonationalrdquo law schools must meet the follow-ing criteria the black law student population must equal or surpass the ABArsquos black lawyer population of 48 percent be included among the 50 go-to law schools for the NLJ 250 have had at least one alumnus serve as a justice or clerk for the US Supreme Court

The 5 Best Regional Law Schools (For each of the 6 regions)In addition to the scoring on the next page law schools must meet the following criteria the black law student population percentage must reflect or exceed one-third of the statersquos black population percent-age tuition cannot exceed $20000 in the Midwest southern and mountain regions or $27000 in the mid-atlantic east coast and west coast regions

The 10 Best Bargain Law SchoolsThis list places a heavier weight on cost of tuition and percentage of black law students

The 10 LLM Programs We RecommendThis list places a heavier weight on the diversity of the law schoolrsquos faculty student body and city

OBABL LAW SCHOOL

RANKINGSBEST

Our rankings committee is comprised of OBABLrsquos editorial staff law school fellows and professional advisors including an attorney-CPA and an actuary Our rankings are based on a weighted average of eight factors

Cost (weighted at 25)Cost is measured by the 2011 annual tuition data provided by the ABA and LSAC For public law schools resident-tuition figures are used

Placement (weighted at 25)In measuring placement we consider data from two sources the ABA Law School Employment Sum-mary Report and the National Law Journalrsquos annual survey of the 50 law schools that NLJ 250 relied on in 2011 Employment rates are based on the number of JD graduates working full time in a legal or JD advantaged job Data is adjusted to take into account the percentage of black law students at each law school

Distinguished Black Alumni (10)In measuring the level of distinguished black alumni we tally the law schools attended by OBABLrsquos Power 100 We also consult law school websites and other sources

Selectivity (10)This measure combines the following data from the 2011 ABA and LSAC for all full-time and part-time entering JD students 75 GPA (5 percent) and 75 LSAT (5 percent)

Black Student Population (10)This measure uses figures from the 2011 annual demographic data provided by the ABA and LSAC

Local Legal Job Access (10)For this measure we determine the strength of each law schoolrsquos local legal market by noting the number of the following state and district courts appeals courts federal public defender offices state capitals and NLJ 250 firms

Local Cost of Living (05)This measure uses the Kiplinger Index to determine the cost of living in law school cities

Local black population (05)This measure uses the 2010 US Census to determine the percentage of African Americans in law school cities

25National Law Schools for Black Students

Rank Law School City State Overall Score Black Student Population

1 Harvard Law School Cambridge MA 80 105

2 Howard University School of Law Washington DC 78 822

3 Georgetown University Law Center Washington DC 67 8

4 Columbia University School of Law New York NY 65 79

4 University of Virginia School of Law Charlottesville VA 65 7

6 The University of Chicago Law School Chicago IL 60 63

7 University of Pennsylvania Law School Philadelphia PA 59 73

7 The University of Alabama School of Law Tuscaloosa AL 59 9

9 Northwestern University School of Law Chicago IL 58 74

10 Stanford University Law School Palo Alto CA 57 74

11 New York University School of Law New York NY 56 68

11 Temple University School of Law Philadelphia PA 56 75

13 University of North Carolina School of Law Chapel Hill NC 55 75

14 Duke University School of Law Durham NC 54 64

14 Rutgers University School of LawmdashNewark Newark NJ 54 153

16 University of Wisconsin Law School Madison WI 52 16

16 University of Maryland School of Law Baltimore MD 52 10

16 Vanderbilt University Law School Nashville TN 52 8

19 Yale Law School Hartford CT 51 6

19 The University of Texas School of Law Austin TX 51 48

21 The George Washington University Law School Washington DC 49 51

22 Emory University School of Law Atlanta GA 48 52

23 UC Berkeley School of Law Berkeley CA 45 54

24 Notre Dame Law School South Bend IN 44 59

25 Washington and Lee University School of Law Lexington VA 42 68

For students attending one of these 25 law schools every career path in the the legal profession is open to you Your chances of securing a position as a Biglaw associate Appellate Law Clerk or DOJ attorney may be greater at some schools than others but students who do well at any of the schools listed here should have a

reasonable expectation that they can pursue the career they want How do we know Because graduates of these law schools do so every year These are the go-to schools for large law firms and the schools judges look to for law clerks time and time again

The Top

A law school is more than what it teaches At the University of Notre Dame Law School our academic program stresses both legal theory and practical skills training Thatrsquos what we teach

What students quickly learn though is that one of the Law Schoolrsquos greatest strengths is the community we foster From our law students faculty and staff to our Career Development Office and the more than 8000 alumni and supporters of the Notre Dame Law Association therersquos a culture here unlike anywhere else one in which students are greeted warmly treated collegially challenged intellectually and encouraged personally and professionally to serve each other and the common good

Where you graduate from is important

What you graduate into is just as important

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These three law schools have historically dominated the top of law school rankings so why did our matrix score Stanford and Yale lower To start with their black student populations are comparatively lower Addition-ally they are both located in areas with small legal com-munities And there is this When we consulted OBABLrsquos Power 100 list to assess which schools had distinguished black alumni we discovered that while Yale and Stanford

were generously represented on the list there was virtu-ally no career diversity -- nearly all were academicians Of the 10 Yale Law graduates eight were law school pro-fessors or deans and one additional junior honoree had recently clerked for the US Supreme Court so it is likely wersquoll find him in the ivory tower soon So for law students who want to teach give serious consideration to these three

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He bolstered his claims by rattling off a list of legal luminaries Among them -- American Express CEO Kenneth Chenault deceased billion dollar venture

capitalist and CEO Reginald Lewis and former Baltimore mayor and Howard Law dean Kurt Schmoke Indeed when reviewing OBABLrsquos Power 100 selections I noticed that while 30 percent of law schools represented had only one honoree Harvard had 26 (excluding The Presi-dent and First Lady) more than twice that of the second runner up Yale and three times the number of the next nearest law school Columbia I could go on as Mr Wells did but you get the point

Harvardrsquos black law students certainly do Their confi-dence gets an added boost from their large numbers HBCUrsquos notwithstanding at 105 percent Harvard has one of the highest percentages of black law students These numbers allow black students to collectively work

towards common goals rather than merely building their individual resumes For example in addition to its annual conference HBLSA publishes The Harvard Law School Journal on Racial amp Ethnic Justice for which Der-rick Bell Stephen L Carter and Randall Kennedy have written

Any discussion of Harvard Law must include mention of its world-renown black faculty While ldquobrilliantrdquo describes many law school professors ldquoobscurerdquo does as well Con-versely Harvard Law has an all-star faculty Its black pro-fessors beginning with Charles ldquoMentor to Barack and Michellerdquo Ogletree are household names

What does all of this mean for black students at Har-vard Law In a word -- jobs Judging from anecdotes and available statistics the exceptional Harvard Law gradu-ate is the one who doesnrsquot end up doing exactly what he would like

Harvard Is 1By Yolanda Young

Each year the Harvard Black Law Students Association (HBLSA) hosts its Spring Conference The year I was invited the banquetrsquos keynote speaker was Ted Wells Jr who spoke rhapsodically about the power and influence of Harvard Lawrsquos black alumni

History is a theme you hear over and over again in any discussion of Howard Law Since history is such a crucial part of the development of the law itrsquos only

natural that the historic achievements of the legal minds so closely associated with the school are what come up first in any discussion

Charles Hamilton Houston the law schoolrsquos dean from 1930 to 1935 who as a law student was the first African-Ameri-can to serve as an editor on the Harvard Law Review played a key role in helping to dismantle Jim Crow laws How did he do it Through his own legal prowess and by providing a pipeline of lawyers committed to the cause He mentored many students among them eventual Supreme Court Jus-tice Thurgood Marshall who he encouraged to work with The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Inc (LDF) on the legal battle for civil rights This sort of experiential learning remains a hallmark of the Howard Law experience

In the spring of 2012 after the tragic death of Trayvon Mar-tin Kurt Schmoke the law schoolrsquos then dean offered the legal assistance of HUSL students to attorney Benjamin Crump and his team of lawyers who had begun represent-ing Trayvon Martinrsquos family Dean Schmoke wrote ldquoI write to inform you of our interest and desire to assist you in any way to obtain justice for Trayvon Martinrdquo

In order to gain other experiences students need only travel a short distance from campus throughout the nationrsquos capi-tal which is home to a diverse legal marketplace Through-out DC and in nearby Maryland and Virginia students can complete internships and externships Many Howard stu-dents often avail themselves of the opportunity to work in federal government or in private industry These experienc-es certainly bolster what they learn in the classroom from an esteemed faculty

Howardrsquos law school professors are experts in a variety of le-gal fields from civil rights law to business law Howard firm-ly believes in clinical legal education and has a number of clinics including a Criminal Rights Clinic a Civil Rights Clinic and a Fair Housing Clinic The school is also home to a num-ber of centers the Education Rights Center the Institute of Intellectual Property and Social Justice and the World Food Law Institute each devoted to substantive research schol-arship and advocacy

In an increasingly competitive legal job market these types of opportunities are becoming more and more important Yet students also value the sense of community often en-gendered during co-curricular activities Howard has a well-respected law journal three moot court teams and groups such as the nationally recognized Sports and Entertain-ment Law Students Association which provide program-ming and allow for networking opportunities

Students leave Howard University School of Law prepared to engage in the practice of law work in business or en-gage in public service According to The National Law Jour-nal Howard is one of the top 50 law schools top law firms rely on to fill their first-year associate classes

Students hoping to go another route can often utilize ac-cess to an accomplished alumni base Among the schoolrsquos prominent alumni are businessman Vernon Jordan former Virginia Governor L Douglas Wilder former DC Mayor Adrian Fenty and current Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed

Lastly but perhaps most importantly given the wide array of resources access to opportunity and career develop-ment services Howard has time and again been named one of the ldquobest buysrdquo for law schools with an annual tuition still under $30000 a year

What Makes Howard Law GreatBy Christopher Nelson

The legacy of the institution is in a word undeniable Howard University School of Law located in Washington DC is the oldest historically black law school in the United States but more broadly itrsquos also one of the oldest law schoolrsquos in the nationrsquos history Founded in 1867 today Howard prides itself on offering a stellar legal education to a truly diverse student body

OBABL decided to break with the common practice of ranking all law schools numerically because such rank-ings tend to result in several law schools having an identical rank yet being vastly dissimilar in relation to location cost and career opportunities For reasons stated earlier we believe law school students are best

served when they attend law schools in regions where they would like to work This is especially true with respect to regional law schools

Regional Law Schools

MID-ATLANTIC

University of Baltimore School of Law Baltimore MD

Earle Mack School of Law Drexel University Philadelphia PA

West Virginia University College of Law Morgantown WV

William amp Mary Law School Williamsburg VA

Only four law schools met our criteria

EAST COAST

Rutgers The State University of New Jersey School of Law Camden Camden NJ

City University of New York School of Law Long Island City NY

University of Connecticut School of Law Hartford CT

SUNY Buffalo Law School Buffalo NY

University of Maine School of Law Portland ME

Our best regional law schools are highly-regarded particularly in nearby states Law graduates from these excellent institutions are well positioned to have successful legal careers without the burden of excessive loan debt Certain legal careers however will be closed to all but one or two of these graduates

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People Perspective ProfessionAt the University of Memphis Cecil C Humphreys School of Law our continuing goal is to offer a richly diverse and inclusive environment that fosters robust intellectual discourse provides students with a broad legal perspective and prepares them to achieve their professional goals and succeed in the legal job market

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Our new location at the center of a transportation hub in the vibrant urban community of Long Island City increases

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WEST COAST

University of Nevada Las Vegas William S Boyd School of Law Las Vegas NV

Arizona State University Sandra Day OrsquoConnor College of Law Tempe AZ

University of Oregon School of Law Eugene OR

University of Washington School of Law Seattle WA

University of Idaho College of Law Moscow ID

MOUNTAIN

Brigham Young University Law School Provo UT

University of Nebraska College of Law Lincoln NE

The University of New Mexico School of Law Albuquerque NM

University of Oklahoma College of Law Norman OK

Washburn University School of Law Topeka KS

MIDWEST

Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Cleveland OH

University of Kentucky College of Law Lexington KY

University of Louisvillersquos Brandeis School of Law Louisville KY

The University of Memphis Cecil C Humphreys School of Law Memphis TN

University of Missouri Kansas City School of Law Kansas City MO

SOUTHERN

University of Arkansas at Little RockWilliam H Bowen School of Law

Little Rock AR

University of Florida Fredric G Levin College of Law Gainesville FL

The Florida State University College of Law Tallahassee FL

University of Georgia School of Law Athens GA

Georgia State University College of Law Atlanta GA

Louisiana State University Law Center Baton Rouge LA

OBABL was compelled to include six law schools in this very strong region

Top 5 Best Regional Law School for Black Students mdash On Being a Black Lawyer

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Name City StateBlack Population Percentage

Florida AampM University College of Law Tallahassee FL 546

Southern University Law Center Baton Rouge LA 540

North Carolina Central University School of Law Durham NC 509

Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law Houston TX 457

University of the District of Columbia David A Clarke School of Law Washington DC 292

The University of Mississippi School of Law Oxford MS 117

Florida International University College of Law Miami FL 105

University of Tennessee College of Law Knoxville TN 101

University of Arkansas School of Law Fayetteville AR 82

Northern Illinois University College of Law DeKalb IL 75

These law schools give students a lot of bang

for their bucks With distinguished faculty

active alumni associations and a significant

number of black law students these law schools are

truly great bargains While many graduates work as

attorneys in small law offices state and local govern-

ments and nonprofits some have gone on to be-

come judges legislators and general counsel

10 Best Bargain Law SchoolsThe

Have you

Crazy Cost

Cutting Ways to Become a Lawyer3Forgo Law School

In California Vermont Virginia and Washington applicants who have studied for several years un-der a judge or practicing attorney may sit for the bar exam In New York applicants are required to complete full time study of first year law school classes in combination with an apprenticeship in a law office After that itrsquos up to you Vermont ap-prentice Marilyn S Skoglund is currently an as-sociate justice to the statersquos Supreme Court

Go Where Few Have Gone Before

While researching the cost of law schools we noticed something interesting Some of the least expensive law schools in the country are located in the Mountain Region While itrsquos true not everyone is cut out to be the only black per-son in the room school or state even if you like adventure the great outdoors and the thought of low-to-no student loan debt the Rocky Mountains beckon

Donrsquot quit your day job

This one isnrsquot even crazy In fact this may be the smartest move a prospective law student can make Much has been written about the oppor-tunity costs lost from dropping out of the labor force for three years to pursue a law degree In these uncertain times everyone should think twice about quitting a job Some of the best law schools in the country have parttime programs so you can pursue the career of your dreams while holding on to Plan B

By Jamie Brathwaite

LLM Programs For Black Foreign Attorneys

Obtaining an LLM degree in the Unit-ed States can enhance the careers of foreign attorneys By expanding their knowledge of the American legal sys-tem international students are also bet-ter prepared for the bar and to work in the US LLM programs are rigorous offering a comprehensive introduc-

tion to the US legal system The best programs also offer a range of specif-ic areas of legal study When choos-ing an LLM program black attorneys from Caribbean African and European countries should strongly consider the diversity of a law schoolrsquos faculty stu-dent body and city

WE RECOMMEND THESE 1-YEAR LLM PRO-GRAMS DESIGNED FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS

Boston College Law School

Boston MA

The Catholic University of America

Columbus School of Law

Washington DC

Fordham University School of Law

New York NY

University of Houston Law Center

Houston TX

New York University School of Law

New York NY

Northwestern University School of Law

Chicago IL

University of San Diego School of Law

San Diego CA

University of San Francisco School of Law

San Francisco CA

Tulane University Law School

New Orleans LA

Washington University in St Louis School of

St Louis MO

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The GoodLaw School Public Interest Programs - Loan Repayment Assistance Programs (LRAP)

If you work full-time in a public service job you may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (StudentAidgov)

Measuring The Progress of the Nationrsquos Legal Leaders (MCCA)

The Power 100 - Over 10 of Law Schools Headed by Black Deans (On Being A Black Lawyer)

Underserved Middle Class Provides Opportunity for Recent Law Grads Ex-US Attorney Says (ABA)

The BadLaw Students Lose the Grant Game as Schools Win (NYTimes)

Law Job Stagnation May Have Started Before the Reces-sionmdashAnd It May Be a Sign of Lasting Change (ABA)

Is law school a riskier investment for minority students (Law Professors Blog)

The UglyThe Law School Bubble How Long Will It Last if Law Grads Canrsquot Pay Bills (ABA)

Why Attending Law School Is The Worst Career Decision Yoursquoll Ever Make (Forbes)

By my signature affixed below I acknowledge that I have read and understand the articles listed hereon relating to the risks and rewards of attending law school By signing here I pledge to put facts and reason before preconceived notions as I decide whether and which law school is best for me

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Key1 a-5 points (Itrsquos great to have a dream career)

b-4 points (While this isnrsquot the greatest reason to go to law school GPA and LSAT scores are good predictors of how yoursquoll do in law school If you do well yoursquore more likely to get a good legal job)

c-1 (Practicing law is not a guessing game) d-0 (Donrsquot throw good money after bad) e-3 (We canrsquot argue with a sure job)

2 a-4 (The less debt the better)b-2 (The less debt the better)c-1 (The less debt the better)

3 a-5 (If you know what lawyers do and think you would enjoy such work go for it) b-3 (You might be bluffing) c-0 (Come back when yoursquove done your research)

4 a-5 (Again the more information you have the better) b-3 c-0

5 a-3 (the less debt the better)b-2 (the less debt the better)c-0 (the less debt the better)

RESULTS If you scored7 or more points - Welcome to law school4-6 points - Do some more research give it some more thought and if you still want to go to law school do it3 or fewer points - We fear yoursquore digging a hole deeper than one out of which you can climb

Why are you considering law school

a Irsquove always wanted to be a lawyerb I have a high LSAT and GPAc I think I would like being a lawyerd Irsquom waiting for the job market to improvee My mom really wants me to join her in her law

practice

How sure are you about the kind of law and law environment yoursquod enjoy

a Very sureb Somewhat surec I have no idea

1 How much student loan debt do you have cur-rently

a Less than $25000b $25000 - $50000c More than $50000

How much have you observed or read about what lawyers do

a A great dealb Somewhatc Very little

How much do you expect to take out in loans

The University of Akron School of Law302 Buchtel Common | Akron OH 44325-2901 | 800-425-7668lawadmissionsuakronedu | wwwuakronedulawR-FT $21873 bull R-PT $17802 bull NR-FT $34428 bull NR-PT $27846

Grants 488 BT 58 bull T-FT 318 bull T-PT 218

GPA 363 LSAT 156 GPA 312 LSAT 151

The University of Alabama School of LawBox 870382 | Tuscaloosa AL 35487 | 205-348-5440admissionslawuaedu | wwwlawuaeduR-FT $18030 bull NR-FT $30950 bull NR-PT $27846

Albany Law School of Union University80 New Scotland Avenue | Albany NY 12208-3494 | 518-445-2326admissionsalbanylawedu | wwwalbanylaweduR-FT $41845 bull R-PT $31455 bull NR-FT $41845 bull NR-PT $31455

American University Washington College of Law4801 Massachusetts Avenue NW Suite 507 | Washington DC 20016 | 202-274-4101 | wcladmitwclamericanedu | wwwwclamericaneduR-FT $45096 bull R-PT $31622 bull NR-FT $45096 bull NR-PT $31622

Appalachian School of Law1169 Edgewater Drive PO Box 2825 | Grundy VA 24614 | 800-895-7411 (toll free) or 276-935-4349 | admissionsasledu | wwwasleduR-FT $29825

The University of Arizona James E Rogers College of LawPO Box 210176 1201 E Speedway | Tucson AZ 85721-0176 | 520-621-7666 | ericedenlawarizonaedu | wwwlawarizonaeduR-FT $26089 bull NR-FT $41051

University of Arkansas School of LawRobert A Leflar Law Center | Fayetteville AR 72701 | 479-575-3102lawadmituarkedu | lawuarkeduR-FT $11933 bull NR-FT $24528

Grants 433 BT 82 bull T-FT 401bull T-PT 0

University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H Bowen School of Law1201 McMath Avenue | Little Rock AR 72202-5142 | 501-324-9903lawadmualredu | wwwualredulawR-FT $12176 bull R-PT $8507 bull NR-FT $24772 bull NR-PT $16904

Atlantarsquos John Marshall Law School1422 W Peachtree Street NW | Atlanta GA 30309 | 404-872-3593admissionsjohnmarshalledu | wwwjohnmarshalleduR-FT $34810 bull R-PT $21074 bull NR-FT $34810 bull NR-PT $21074

Ave Maria School of Law1025 Commons Circle | Naples FL 34119-1376 | 239-687-5300 infoavemarialawedu | wwwavemarialaweduR-FT $36448 bull NR-FT $36448

University of Baltimore School of Law1420 North Charles Street | Baltimore MD 21201 | 410-837-4459lwadmissubaltedu | lawubalteduR-FT $25798 bull R-PT $19262 bull NR-FT $37900 bull NR-PT $26772

Barry University Dwayne O Andreas School of Law6441 East Colonial Drive | Orlando FL 32807 | 321-206-5600krupertmailbarryedu | wwwbarryedulawR-FT $33630 bull R-PT $25380 bull NR-FT $33630 bull NR-PT $25380

Baylor University School of Law1114 South University Parks Drive One Bear Place 97288 | WacoTX 76798-7288 | 254-710-2529 | BaylorLawbayloredu | wwwbayloredulawR-FT $43573 bull NR-FT $43573

Boston College Law SchoolOffice of Admissions 885 Centre Street | Newton MA 2459 | 617-552-4351| bclawadmbcedu | wwwbcedulawR-FT $41818 bull NR-FT $41818

Boston University School of Law765 Commonwealth Avenue | Boston MA 2215 | 617-353-3100bulawadmbuedu | wwwbuedulawR-FT $42654 bull NR-FT $42654

Brigham Young University J Reuben Clark Law School340 JRCB | Provo UT 84602-8000 | 801-422-4277admissionslawbyuedu | wwwlawbyueduR-FT $10600 bull NR-FT $21200

Brooklyn Law School250 Joralemon Street | Brooklyn NY 11201-9846 | 718-780-7906admitqbrooklawedu | wwwbrooklaweduR-FT $48441 bull R-PT $36419 bull NR-FT $48441 bull NR-PT $36419

University of California Berkeley School of Law2850 Telegraph Avenue Suite 500 | Berkeley CA 94705-7220 | 510-642-2274 | admissionslawberkeleyedu | wwwlawberkeleyeduR-FT $50163 bull NR-FT $54370

University of California Davis School of Law (King Hall)Admission Office 400 Mrak Hall Drive | Davis CA 95616-5201 | 530-752-6477 | admissionslawucdavisedu | wwwlawucdaviseduR-FT $46485 bull NR-FT $54622

University of California Hastings College of the Law200 McAllister Street | San Francisco CA 94102 | 415-565-4623admissuchastingsedu | wwwuchastingseduR-FT $40836 bull NR-FT $49336

University of California Irvine School of Law401 East Peltason Drive Suite 1000 | Irvine CA 92697-8000 | 949-824-4545 | lawadmitlawuciedu wwwlawucieduR-FT $43280 bull NR-FT $53125

University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) School of LawLaw Admissions Office 71 Dodd Hall Box 951445 | Los Angeles CA 90095-1445 | 310-825-2080 | admissionslawuclaedu | wwwlawuclaeduR-FT $44922 bull NR-FT $54767

California Western School of Law225 Cedar Street | San Diego CA 92101 | 800-255-4252 ext- 1401 or 619-525-1401| admissionscwsledu | wwwCaliforniaWesterneduR-FT $42700 bull R-PT $30020 bull NR-FT $42700 bull NR-PT $30020

Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law225 Hillsborough Street | Raleigh NC 27603 | 919-865-5988admissionslawcampbelledu | wwwlawcampbelleduR-FT $33910 bull NR-FT $33910

Capital University Law School303 E Broad Street | ColumbusOH 43215-3200 | 614-236-6310admissionslawcapitaledu | wwwlawcapitaleduR-FT $32683 bull R-PT $21413 bull NR-FT $32683 bull NR-PT $21413

Benjamin N Cardozo School of Law Yeshiva University55 Fifth Avenue | New York NY 10003 | 212-790-0274lawinfoyuedu | wwwcardozoyueduR-FT $48370 bull R-PT $48370 bull NR-FT $48370 bull NR-PT $48370

Case Western Reserve University School of Law11075 East Boulevard | Cleveland OH 44106 | 216-368-3600 800-756-0036 lawadmissionscaseedu lawmoneycaseedu | lawcaseeduR-FT $42564 bull NR-FT $42564

The Catholic University of America Columbus School of LawCardinal Station | Washington DC 0064 | 202-319-5151admissionslawedu | wwwlaweduR-FT $41995 bull R-PT $33263 bull NR-FT $41873 bull NR-PT $33263

Chapman University School of LawOne University Drive | Orange CA 92866 | 877-CHAPLAW or 714-628-2500 | lawadmchapmanedu | wwwchapmanedulawR-FT $41873 bull R-PT $17802 bull NR-FT $34428 bull NR-PT $27846

Charleston School of Law81 Mary Street PO Box 535 | Charleston SC29402 | 843-377-2143infocharlestonlawedu | wwwcharlestonlaweduR-FT $36774 bull R-PT $29566 bull NR-FT $36774 bull NR-PT $29566

Charlotte School of Law2145 Suttle Avenue | Charlotte NC 28208 | 704-971-8500admissionscharlottelawedu | wwwcharlottelaweduR-FT $36916 bull R-PT $29850 bull NR-FT $36916 bull NR-PT $29850

The University of Chicago Law SchoolAdmissions Office 1111 E 60th Street | Chicago IL 60637 | 773-702-9494admissionslawuchicagoedu | wwwlawuchicagoeduR-FT $47786

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of TechnologyOffice of Admissions 565 West Adams Street | Chicago IL 60661 | 312-906-5020 | admissionskentlawedu | wwwkentlawiiteduR-FT $42030 bull R-PT $30718 bull NR-FT $42030 bull NR-PT $30718

University of Cincinnati College of LawPO Box 210040 Office of Admission and Financial Aid | Cincinnati OH 45221-0040 | 513-556-0078 | admissionslawucedu | wwwlawuceduR-FT $22204 bull NR-FT $38720

City University of New York School of Law2 Court Square | Long Island City NY 11101 | 718-340-4210admissionsmaillawcunyedu | wwwlawcunyeduR-FT $12207 bull R-PT $425 bull NR-FT $19157 bull NR-PT $750

Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of LawOffice of Admission 1801 Euclid Avenue LB 138 | Cleveland OH 44115-2214 | 216-687-2304 toll-free 866-687-2304 | admissionslawcsuohioedu | wwwlawcsuohioedu | R-FT $19864 bull R-PT $15280 bull NR-FT $27204 bull NR-PT $20926

University of Colorado Law SchoolOffice of Admissions UCB 403 Wolf Law Building | Boulder CO 80309-0403 | 303-492-7203 | lawadmincoloradoedu | wwwcoloradoedulawR-FT $31044 bull NR-FT $37452

Columbia University School of Law435 West 116th Street | New York NY 10027 | 212-854-2670admissionslawcolumbiaedu | wwwlawcolumbiaeduadmissionsR-FT $52902 bull NR-FT $52902

University of Connecticut School of Law45 Elizabeth Street | Hartford CT 6105 | 860-570-5100admissionslawuconnedu | wwwlawuconneduR-FT $22052 bull R-PT $15392 bull NR-FT $45548 bull NR-PT $31812

Cornell Law SchoolMyron Taylor Hall | Ithaca NY 14853-4901 | 607-255-5141lawadmitlawschoolcornelledu | wwwlawschoolcornelleduR-FT $53226 bull NR-FT $53226

Creighton University School of Law2500 California Plaza | Omaha NE 68178 | 402-280-2586lawadmitcreightonedu | wwwcreightonedulawR-FT $32494 bull R-PT $18302 bull NR-FT $32494 bull NR-PT $18302

University of Dayton School of Law300 College Park 112 Keller Hall | Dayton OH 45469-2760 | 937-229-3555lawinfoudaytonedu | wwwudaytonedulawR-FT $31598

University of Denver Sturm College of Law2255 E Evans Avenue Suite 115 | Denver CO 80208 | 303-871-6135admissionslawduedu | wwwlawdueduR-FT $38502 bull R-PT $28382 bull NR-FT $38502 bull NR-PT $28382

DePaul University College of Law25 East Jackson Boulevard | Chicago IL 60604-2219 | 312-362-6831 or 800-428-7453 | lawinfodepauledu | wwwlawdepauleduR-FT $41690 bull R-PT $27250 bull NR-FT $41690 bull NR-PT $27250

University of Detroit Mercy School of LawAdmissions Office 651 East Jefferson Avenue | Detroit MI 48226 | 313-596-0264 | udmlawaoudmercyedu | wwwlawudmercyeduR-FT $36050 bull R-PT $28856 bull NR-FT $36050 bull NR-PT $28856

University of the District of Columbia David A Clarke School of LawMailing address 4200 Connecticut Avenue NW Building 52 Law School ad-dress 4340 Connecticut Avenue NW | Washington DC 20008 | 202-274-7341lawadmissionudcedu | wwwlawudcedu | R-FT $9480 bull R-PT $7230 bull NR-FT $18330 bull NR-PT $13830

Drake University Law School2507 University Avenue | Des Moines IA 50311-4505 | 800-44-DRAKE ext- 2782 or 515-271-2782 | lawadmitdrakeedu | wwwlawdrakeeduR-FT $34006 bull NR-FT $34006

Duke University School of Law210 Science Drive Box 90393 | DurhamNC 27708-0393 | 919-613-7020admissionslawdukeedu | wwwlawdukeeduadmisR-FT $49617

Duquesne University School of Law201 Edward J Hanley Hall 900 Locust Street | Pittsburgh PA 15282-0700 | 412-396-6296 | campionduqedu | wwwduqedulawR-FT $33752 bull R-PT $26098 bull NR-FT $33752 bull NR-PT $26098

Earle Mack School of Law Drexel University3320 Market Street Suite 100 | PhiladelphiaPA 19104 | 215-895-1529LawAdmissionsdrexeledu | wwwearlemacklawdrexeleduR-FT $36051 bull NR-FT $36051

Elon University School of Law201 North Greene Street | Greensboro NC 27401 | 336-279-9200lawelonedu | wwwlaweloneduR-FT $34550 bull NR-FT $34550

Emory University School of LawGambrell Hall 1301 Clifton Road | Atlanta GA 30322-2770 | 404-727-6802 | lawinfolawemoryedu | wwwlawemoryeduR-FT $45098 bull NR-FT $45098

Faulkner University Thomas Goode Jones School of Law5345 Atlanta Highway | Montgomery AL 36109 | 334-386-7210lawfaulkneredu | wwwfaulkneredulawR-FT $32187 bull NR-FT $32187

Florida AampM University College of Law201 Beggs Avenue | Orlando FL 32801 | 407-254-3268famulawadmissionsfamuedu | wwwlawfamueduR-FT $12424 bull R-PT $8892 bull NR-FT $32327 bull NR-PT $23016

Florida Coastal School of Law8787 Baypine Road | Jacksonville FL 32256 | 904-680-7710 toll-free 877-210-2591 | admissionsfcsledu | wwwfcsleduR-FT $36968 bull R-PT $29912 bull NR-FT $36968 bull NR-PT $29912

Florida International University College of LawRDB 1055 | Miami FL 33186 | 305-348-8006lawadmitfiuedu | lawfiueduR-FT $16585 bull R-PT $12258 bull NR-FT $30370 bull NR-PT $22367

The Florida State University College of Law425 West Jefferson Street | Tallahassee FL 32306-1601 | 850-644-3787admissionslawfsuedu | wwwlawfsueduR-FT $18343 bull NR-FT $37905

Fordham University School of Law140 West 62nd Street | New York NY 10023 | 212-636-6810lawadmissionslawfordhamedu | lawfordhameduR-FT $47986 bull R-PT $36056 bull NR-FT $47986 bull NR-PT $36056

George Mason University School of Law3301 Fairfax Drive MS 1G3 | Arlington VA 22201 | 703-993-8010lawadmitgmuedu | wwwlawgmueduR-FT $23720 bull R-PT $20199 bull NR-FT $38112 bull NR-PT $31331

The George Washington University Law School2000 H Street NW | Washington DC 20052 | 202-994-7230admissionslawgwuedu | wwwlawgwueduR-FT $45750 bull R-PT $35376 bull NR-FT $45750 bull NR-PT $35376

Georgetown University Law Center600 New Jersey Avenue NW Room 589 | Washington DC 20001 | 202-662-9010 | admislawgeorgetownedu | wwwlawgeorgetowneduR-FT $46865 bull R-PT $33500 bull NR-FT $46865 bull NR-PT $33500

University of Georgia School of LawHarold Hirsch Hall 225 Herty Drive | Athens GA 30602-6012 | 706-542-7060 | ugajdugaedu | wwwlawugaeduR-FT $17624 bull NR-FT $34732

Georgia State University College of LawPO Box 4037 | Atlanta GA 30302-4037 | 404-413-9000admissionslawgsuedu | lawgsueduR-FT $14770 bull R-PT $11638 bull NR-FT $34834 bull NR-PT $26686

Golden Gate University School of Law536 Mission Street Office of Admissions | San Francisco CA 94105-2968 | 415-442-6630 or 800-GGU-4YOU | lawadmitgguedu | wwwlawggueduR-FT $40515 bull R-PT $31135 bull NR-FT $40515 bull NR-PT $31135

Gonzaga University School of LawPO Box 3528 | Spokane WA 99220-3528 | 800-793-1710 or 509-313-5532admissionslawschoolgonzagaedu | wwwlawgonzagaeduR-FT $34105 bull NR-FT $34105

Hamline University School of Law1536 Hewitt Avenue | Saint Paul MN 55104 | 651-523-2461 800-388-3688 | lawadmhamlineedu | wwwhamlineedulawR-FT $34555 bull R-PT $25040 bull NR-FT $34555 bull NR-PT $25040

Harvard Law School1563 Massachusetts Avenue Austin Hall | Cambridge MA 2138 | 617-495-3109 | jdadmisslawharvardedu | wwwlawharvardeduR-FT $48786 bull NR-FT $48786

University of Hawaii at MAumlnoa | William S Richardson School of Law2515 Dole Street | Honolulu HI 96822-2350 | 808-956-5557lawadmhawaiiedu | wwwlawhawaiieduR-FT $17378 bull R-PT $1347 bull NR-FT $32522 bull NR-PT $1978

Hofstra University Maurice A Deane School of Law121 Hofstra University | Hempstead NY 11549 | 516-463-5916lawadmissionshofstraedu | lawhofstraeduR-FT $45600 bull R-PT $34125 bull NR-FT $45600 bull NR-PT $34125

University of Houston Law Center100 Law Center | Houston TX 77204-6060 | 713-743-2280lawadmissionsuhedu | wwwlawuheduR-FT $28130 bull R-PT $19889 bull NR-FT $38805 bull NR-PT $27006

Howard University School of LawOffice of Admissions 2900 Van Ness Street NW | Washington DC 20008 | 202-806-80088009 | admissionslawhowardedu | wwwlawhowardeduR-FT $29131 bull NR-FT $29131

University of Idaho College of LawPO Box 442321 | MoscowID 83844-2321 | 208-885-2300lawadmituidahoedu | wwwlawuidahoeduR-FT $14040 bull NR-FT $26560

University of Illinois College of Law504 East Pennsylvania Avenue | Champaign IL 61820 | 217-244-6415admissionslawillinoisedu | wwwlawillinoiseduR-FT $38567 bull NR-FT $45567

Indiana University Maurer School of Lawacirc Bloomington211 S Indiana Avenue | Bloomington IN 47405-7001 | 812-855-4765lawadmisindianaedu | wwwlawindianaeduR-FT $28130 bull NR-FT $45602

Indiana University Robert H McKinney School of Law530 West New York Street | Indianapolis IN 46202-3225 317-274-2459lawadmitiupuiedu | indylawindianaeduR-FT $22323 bull R-PT $16903 bull NR-FT $43821 bull NR-PT $32854

Inter American University School of LawPO Box 70351 | San Juan PR 00936-8351 | 787-751-1912 exts- 2011 2012 | wwwderechointereduR-FT $14403 bull R-PT $11204 bull NR-FT $14403 bull NR-PT $11204

The University of Iowa College of Law320 Melrose Avenue | Iowa City IA 52242 | 800-553-4692 ext- 9095 319-335-9095 | law-admissionsuiowaedu | wwwlawuiowaeduR-FT $26348 bull NR-FT $46056

The John Marshall Law School315 South Plymouth Court | Chicago IL 60604 | 800-537-4280 312-987-1406 | admissionjmlsedu | wwwjmlseduR-FT $38180 bull R-PT $27300 bull NR-FT $38180 bull NR-PT $27300

The University of Kansas School of Law1535 West 15th Street | Lawrence KS 66045-7608 | 866-220-3654 (toll free) 785-864-4378 | admitlawkuedu | wwwlawkueduR-FT $16460 bull NR-FT $28648

University of Kentucky College of Law209 Law Building 620 South Limestone Street | Lexington KY 40506-0048 | 859-257-1678 | lawadmissionsemailukyedu | wwwlawukyeduR-FT $18306 bull NR-FT $31716

University of La Verne College of Law320 East D Street | Ontario CA 91764 | 877-858-4529lawadmlaverneedu | lawlaverneeduR-FT $40732 bull R-PT $32102 bull NR-FT $40732 bull NR-PT $32102

Lewis amp Clark Law School10015 SW Terwilliger Boulevard | Portland OR 97219-7799 | 800-303-4860 or 503-768-6613 | lawadmsslclarkedu | lawlclarkeduR-FT $36412 bull R-PT $27320 bull NR-FT $36412 bull NR-PT $27320

Liberty University School of Law1971 University Boulevard | Lynchburg VA 24502 | 434-592-5300lawadmissionslibertyedu | wwwlawlibertyeduR-FT $30604

Louisiana State University Paul M Hebert Law Center202 Law Center | Baton Rouge LA 70803 | 225-578-8646admissionslawlsuedu | wwwlawlsueduR-FT $17474 bull NR-FT $33800

University of Louisvillersquos Brandeis School of LawUniversity of Louisville | Louisville KY 40292 | 502-852-6364lawadmissionslouisvilleedu | wwwlawlouisvilleeduR-FT $16716 bull R-PT $8448 bull NR-FT $32128 bull NR-PT $16154

Loyola Law School Loyola Marymount University919 Albany Street | Los Angeles CA 90015 | 213-736-1074admissionsllsedu | wwwllseduR-FT $43060 bull R-PT $28845 bull NR-FT $43060 bull NR-PT $28845

Loyola University Chicago School of Law25 East Pearson Street Suite 1208 | Chicago IL 60611 | 312-915-7170law-admissionslucedu | wwwlucedulawR-FT $39496 bull R-PT $29826 bull NR-FT $39496 bull NR-PT $29826

Loyola University New Orleans College of Law7214 St Charles Avenue Box 904 | New Orleans LA 70118 | 504-861-5575 | ladmitloynoedu | lawloynoeduR-FT $38266 bull R-PT $25856 bull NR-FT $38266 bull NR-PT $25856

University of Maine School of Law246 Deering Avenue | Portland ME 4102 | 207-780-4341mainelawusmmaineedu | mainelawmaineeduR-FT $22986 bull NR-FT $33906

University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law500 West Baltimore Street | Baltimore MD 21201-1786 | 410-706-3492admissionslawumarylandedu | wwwlawumarylandeduR-FT $25405 bull R-PT $19440 bull NR-FT $36684 bull NR-PT $27899

The University of Memphis Cecil C Humphreys School of LawOne North Front Street | Memphis TN 38103-2189 | 901-678-5403 | lawadmissionsmemphisedu | wwwmemphisedulawR-FT $15690 bull R-PT $13747 bull NR-FT $37562 bull NR-PT $21699

Mercer University Walter F George School of LawOffice of Admissions 1021 Georgia Avenue | Macon GA 31207 | 478-301-2605 | martin_svlawmerceredu | wwwlawmercereduR-FT $36860 bull NR-FT $36860

University of Miami School of LawPO Box 248087 | Coral Gables FL 33124-8087 | 305-284-2523admissionslawmiamiedu | wwwlawmiamieduR-FT $39848 bull NR-FT $39848

University of Minnesota Law School290 Walter F Mondale Hall 229 19th Avenue South | Minneapolis MN 55455 | 612-625-3487 | jdadmissionsumnedu | wwwlawumneduR-FT $34817 bull NR-FT $43385

Mississippi College School of Law151 E Griffith Street | Jackson MS 39201 | 601-925-7152lawadmissionsmcedu | lawmceduR-FT $29150 bull NR-FT $29150

University of Missouri Kansas City School of Law5100 Rockhill Road | Kansas City MO 64110 | 816-235-1644lawumkcedu | wwwlawumkceduR-FT $16730 bull R-PT $10199 bull NR-FT $31772 bull NR-PT $19224

University of Montana School of Law32 Campus Drive | Missoula MT 59812 | 406-243-4311lawadmisumontanaedu | wwwumtedulawR-FT $11578 bull NR-FT $27513

University of Nebraska College of LawPO Box 830902 | Lincoln NE 68583-0902 | 402-472-8333lawadmunledu | lawunleduR-FT $13887 bull NR-FT $29966

University of Nevada Las Vegas William S Boyd School of Law4505 Maryland Parkway Box 451003 | Las Vegas NV 89154-1003| 702-895-2440 | requestlawunlvedu | wwwlawunlveduR-FT $24752 bull R-PT $16126 bull NR-FT $35752 bull NR-PT $23182

New England Law | Boston154 Stuart Street | Boston MA 2116 | 617-422-7210admitnesledu | wwwnesleduR-FT $40984 bull R-PT $30760 bull NR-FT $40984 bull NR-PT $30760

University of New Hampshire School of LawTwo White Street | Concord NH 3301 | 603-228-9217admissionslawunhedu | wwwlawunheduR-FT $39990 bull NR-FT $39990

The University of New Mexico School of LawMSC11-6070 1 University of New Mexico | Albuquerque NM 87131-0001 | 505-277-2146 | admissionslawunmedu | lawschoolunmeduR-FT $14532 bull NR-FT $32661

New York Law School185 West Broadway | New York NY 10013 | 212-431-2888admissionsnylsedu | wwwnylseduR-FT $47800 bull R-PT $36900 bull NR-FT $47800 bull NR-PT $36900

New York University School of Law40 Washington Square South | New York NY 10012 | 212-998-6060lawmoreinfonyuedu | wwwlawnyueduR-FT $50336 bull NR-FT $50336

University of North Carolina School of LawCampus Box 3380 5026 Van Hecke-Wettach Hall | Chapel Hill NC 27599-3380 | 919-962-5109 | law_admissionsuncedu | wwwlawunceduR-FT $19012 bull NR-FT $34119

North Carolina Central University School of Law640 Nelson Street | Durham NC 27707 | 919-530-6333recruiternccuedu | lawnccueduR-FT $10415 bull R-PT $10415 bull NR-FT $24343 bull NR-PT $24343

University of North Dakota School of Law215 Centennial Drive Stop 9003 | Grand Forks ND 58202 | 701-777-2047admissionslawundedu | wwwlawundeduR-FT $9895 bull NR-FT $21580

Northeastern University School of Law400 Huntington Avenue 101 Knowles Center | Boston MA 2115 | 617-373-2395 | lawadmissionsneuedu | wwwnortheasternedulawR-FT $42296

Northern Illinois University College of LawSwen Parson Hall Room 151 | DeKalb IL 60115-2890 | 815-753-8595lawadmniuedu | wwwniuedulawR-FT $18688 bull NR-FT $33311

Northern Kentucky University Salmon P Chase College of LawNunn Hall Nunn Drive | Highland Heights KY 41099 | 859-572-5490chaseadmissionsnkuedu | chaselawnkueduR-FT $15886 bull R-PT $10998 bull NR-FT $33644 bull NR-PT $23292

Northwestern University School of Law375 East Chicago Avenue | Chicago IL 60611-3069 | 312-503-3100admissionslawnorthwesternedu | wwwlawnorthwesterneduR-FT $51920 bull NR-FT $51920

Notre Dame Law SchoolAdmissions Office 1329 Biolchini Hall | Notre Dame IN 46556 | 574-631-6626 | lawadmitndedu | lawndeduR-FT $43335 bull NR-FT $43335

Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center3305 College Avenue | Fort Lauderdale FL 33314-7721 | 954-262-6117admissionnsulawnovaedu | wwwnsulawnovaeduR-FT $33250 bull R-PT $25060 bull NR-FT $33250 bull NR-PT $25060

Ohio Northern University Claude W Pettit College of Law525 South Main Street | Ada OH 45810 | 877-452-9668 419-772-2211lawadmissionsonuedu | wwwlawonueduR-FT $32750 bull NR-FT $32750

The Ohio State University Moritz College of LawJohn Deaver Drinko Hall 55 West 12th Avenue | Columbus OH 43210-1391 | 614-292-8810 | lawadmitosuedu | moritzlawosueduR-FT $26118 bull NR-FT $41068

University of Oklahoma College of LawAndrew M Coats Hall 300 Timberdell Road | Norman OK 73019 | 405-325-4726 | admissionslawouedu | wwwlawoueduR-FT $19051 bull NR-FT $29476

University of Oregon School of LawOffice of Admissions 1221 University of Oregon | Eugene OR 97403-1221 | 541-346-3846 | admissionslawuoregonedu | wwwlawuoregoneduR-FT $26061 bull NR-FT $32505

Pace University School of Law78 North Broadway | White Plains NY 10603 | 914-422-4210admissionslawpaceedu | wwwlawpaceeduR-FT $40978 bull R-PT $30746 bull NR-FT $40978 bull NR-PT $30746

University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law3200 Fifth Avenue | Sacramento CA 95817 | 916-739-7105mcgeorgepacificedu | wwwmcgeorgeeduR-FT $41393 bull R-PT $27533

University of Pennsylvania Law School3501 Samson Street | Philadelphia PA 19104-6204 | 215-898-7400admissionslawupennedu | wwwlawupenneduR-FT $50718 bull NR-FT $50718

The Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law333 West South Street Carlisle PA 17013-2899 | Phone 800-840-1122 814-867-1251 717-240-5207 Fax 814-867-0405 717-241-3503 |admissionslawpsuedu | wwwlawpsuedu | R-FT $38614 bull NR-FT $38614

Pepperdine University School of Law24255 Pacific Coast Highway | Malibu CA 90263 | 310-506-4611lawadmispepperdineedu | lawpepperdineeduR-FT $42840 bull NR-FT $42840

Phoenix School of LawOne North Central Avenue | Phoenix AZ 85004 | 602-682-6800admissionsphoenixlawedu | wwwphoenixlaweduR-FT $37764 bull R-PT $30540

University of Pittsburgh School of Law3900 Forbes Avenue Barco Law Building | Pittsburgh PA 15260 412-648-1413 | admitlawpittedu | wwwlawpitteduR-FT $28734 bull NR-FT $35508

University of Puerto Rico School of LawPO Box 23349 UPR Station | San Juan PR 00931-3349 | 787-999-9553admisioneslawupredu | wwwlawupreduR-FT $7771 bull R-PT $6451 bull NR-FT $9673 bull NR-PT $11973

Quinnipiac University School of Law275 Mount Carmel Avenue | Hamden CT 6518 | 203-582-3400ladmquinnipiacedu | lawquinnipiaceduR-FT $45050 bull R-PT $31780 bull NR-FT $45050 bull NR-PT $31780

Regent University School of Law1000 Regent University Drive RH239 | Virginia Beach VA 23464 757-352-4584 | lawschoolregentedu | wwwregentedulawR-FT $32780 bull R-PT $26420 bull NR-FT $32780 bull NR-PT $26420

University of Richmond School of Law28 Westhampton Way | University of Richmond VA 23173 804-289-8189 | lawadmissionsrichmondedu | lawrichmondeduR-FT $35430 bull NR-FT $35430

Roger Williams University School of LawTen Metacom Avenue | Bristol RI 02809-5171 | 401-254-4555 or 800-633-2727 | admissionsrwuedu | lawrwueduR-FT $39550 bull NR-FT $39550

Rutgers rdquoThe State University of New Jerseyrdquo School of Law Camden217 North Fifth Street | Camden NJ 8102 | 856-225-6102 or 800-466-7561 | admissionscamlawrutgersedu | wwwcamlawrutgerseduR-FT $24094 bull R-PT $19695 bull NR-FT $35358 bull NR-PT $29075

Rutgers University School of Law NewarkCenter for Law and Justice 123 Washington Street | Newark NJ 7102 | 973-353-5554 | lawinfoandromedarutgersedu | wwwlawnewarkrutgerseduR-FT $25385 bull R-PT $16558 bull NR-FT $37117 bull NR-PT $24382

St Johnrsquos University School of Law8000 Utopia Parkway | Queens NY 11439 | 718-990-6474lawinfostjohnsedu | wwwlawstjohnseduR-FT $46450 bull R-PT $34840 bull NR-FT $46450 bull NR-PT $34840

Saint Louis University School of Law3700 Lindell Boulevard | St Louis MO 63108 | 314-977-2800admissionslawsluedu | lawslueduR-FT $36175 bull R-PT $26325 bull NR-FT $36175 bull NR-PT $26325

University of St Thomas School of Law Minneapolis1000 LaSalle Avenue | Minneapolis MN 55403 | 651-962-4895lawschoolstthomasedu | wwwstthomasedulawR-FT $34898 bull NR-FT $34898

St Thomas University School of Law16401 NW 37th Avenue | Miami Gardens FL 33054 800-245-4569 305-623-2310 | admitmestueduvwwwstuedulawschoolR-FT $34618 bull NR-FT $34618

Samford University Cumberland School of Law800 Lakeshore Drive | Birmingham AL 35229 | 800-888-7213lawadmsamfordedu | wwwcumberlandsamfordeduR-FT $34848 bull R-PT $20714 bull NR-FT $34848 bull NR-PT $20714

University of San Diego School of LawWarren Hall Room 203 5998 Alcalampaacute Park | San Diego CA 92110-2492 | 619-260-4528 | jdinfosandiegoedu | wwwlawsandiegoeduR-FT $42754 bull R-PT $30874 bull NR-FT $42754 bull NR-PT $30874

University of San Francisco School of LawUSF School of Law 2130 Fulton Street | San Francisco CA 94117-1080 | 415-422-6586 | lawadmissionsusfcaedu | wwwusfcaedulawR-FT $40544 bull R-PT $28945 bull NR-FT $40544 bull NR-PT $28945

Santa Clara University School of Law500 El Camino Real | Santa Clara CA 95053 | 408-554-5048LawAdmissionsscuedu | lawscueduR-FT $41790 bull R-PT $29254 bull NR-FT $41790 bull NR-PT $29254

Seattle University School of Law901 12th Avenue Sullivan Hall | Seattle WA 98122-1090 | 206-398-4200lawadmisseattleuedu | wwwlawseattleueduR-FT $39282 bull R-PT $32725 bull NR-FT $39282 bull NR-PT $32725

Seton Hall University School of LawOffice of Admissions One Newark Center | Newark NJ 07102-5210 | 888-415-7271 973-642-8747 | admitmeshuedu | lawshueduR-FT $46840 bull R-PT $35340 bull NR-FT $46840 bull NR-PT $35340

SMU Dedman School of LawOffice of Admissions PO Box 750110 | Dallas TX 75275-0110 | 214-768-2550 888-768-5291| lawadmitsmuedu | wwwlawsmueduR-FT $42057 bull R-PT $31543 bull NR-FT $42057 bull NR-PT $31543

University of South Carolina School of Law701 Main Street | Columbia SC 29208 | 803-777-6605usclawlawscedu | wwwlawsceduR-FT $21026 bull NR-FT $42072

The University of South Dakota School of Law414 E Clark | Vermillion SD 57069-2390 | 605-677-5443lawusdedu | wwwusdedulawR-FT $12340 bull R-PT $6107 bull NR-FT $24306 bull NR-PT $12090

South Texas College of Law1303 San Jacinto Street | Houston TX 77002-7006 | 713-659-8040admissionsstcledu | wwwstcleduR-FT $26850 bull R-PT $18100 bull NR-FT $26850 bull NR-PT $18100

University of Southern California Gould School of Law699 Exposition Boulevard | Los Angeles CA 90089-0074 | 213-740-2523admissionslawuscedu | lawwebusceduR-FT $50591 bull NR-FT $50591

Southern University Law CenterAdmission Office PO Box 9294 | Baton Rouge LA 70813 | 225-771-4976 or 800-537-1135 | admissionsulcedu | wwwsulceduR-FT $10014 bull R-PT $6744 bull NR-FT $16614 bull NR-PT $13344

Southwestern Law School3050 Wilshire Boulevard | Los Angeles CA 90010-1106 | 213-738-6834admissionsswlawedu | wwwswlaweduR-FT $42200 bull R-PT $28200 bull NR-FT $42200 bull NR-PT $28200

Stanford University Law SchoolOffice of Admissions 559 Nathan Abbott Way | Stanford CA 94305-8610 | 650-723-4985 | Admissionslawstanfordedu | wwwlawstanfordeduR-FT $49179 bull NR-FT $49179

Stetson University College of Law1401 61st Street South | Gulfport FL 33707 | 727-562-7802lawadmitlawstetsonedu | wwwlawstetsoneduR-FT $35466 bull R-PT $24582 bull NR-FT $35466 bull NR-PT $24582

Suffolk University Law SchoolDavid J Sargent Hall 120 Tremont Street | Boston MA 02108-4977 | 617-573-8144 | lawadmsuffolkedu | wwwlawsuffolkeduR-FT $42660 bull R-PT $31994 bull NR-FT $42660 bull NR-PT $31994

SUNY Buffalo Law School309 John Lord OrsquoBrian Hall | Buffalo NY 14260 | 716-645-2907law-admissionsbuffaloedu wwwlawbuffaloeduR-FT $20718 bull NR-FT $33718

Syracuse University College of LawOffice of Admissions and Financial Aid Suite 340 | Syracuse NY 13244-1030 | 315-443-1962 | admissionslawsyredu | wwwlawsyreduR-FT $45647 bull NR-FT $45647

Temple University James E Beasley School of Law1719 North Broad Street | Philadelphia PA 19122 | 800-560-1428lawadmistempleedu | wwwlawtempleeduR-FT $19788 bull R-PT $15958 bull NR-FT $32718 bull NR-PT $26308

University of Tennessee College of LawAdmissions Office 1505 W Cumberland Avenue Suite 161 | Knoxville TN 37996-1810 | 865-974-4131 | lawadmitutkedu | wwwlawutkeduR-FT $16456 bull NR-FT $35200

The University of Texas School of Law727 East Dean Keeton Street | Austin TX 78705 | 512-232-1200admissionslawutexasedu | wwwutexasedulawR-FT $30243 bull NR-FT $46028

Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of LawOffice of Admissions 3100 Cleburne | Houston TX 77004 | 713-313-7114 or 713-313-7115 | erenetmslawtsuedu | wwwtsulaweduR-FT $16262 bull NR-FT $21212

Texas Tech University School of Law1802 Hartford Avenue | Lubbock TX 79409 | 806-742-3990admissionslawttuedu | wwwlawttueduR-FT $22190 bull NR-FT $30680

The Thomas M Cooley Law SchoolPO Box 13038 300 S Capitol Avenue Lansing MI 48901 9445 Camden Field Parkway Riverview FL 33578 | Phone 517-371-5140 ext 2244 517-371-5140 ext- 2244 | admissionscooleyedu | wwwcooleyeduR-FT $34340 bull R-PT $22090 bull NR-FT $34340 bull NR-PT $22090

Thomas Jefferson School of Law1155 Island Avenue | San Diego CA 92101 | 619-297-9700 800-956-5070 | admissionstjsledu | wwwtjsleduR-FT $41000 bull R-PT $30000 bull NR-FT $41000 bull NR-PT $30000

The University of Toledo College of Law2801 West Bancroft Street MS 507 | Toledo OH 43606-3390 | 419-530-4131| lawadmissionsutoledoedu | lawutoledoeduR-FT $20742 bull R-PT $15569 bull NR-FT $31846 bull NR-PT $23897

Touro College Jacob D Fuchsberg Law Center225 Eastview Drive | Central Islip NY 11722 | 631-761-7010admissionstourolawedu | wwwtourolaweduR-FT $41890 bull R-PT $31400 bull NR-FT $41890 bull NR-PT $31400

Tulane University Law SchoolJohn Giffen Weinmann Hall 6329 Freret Street | New Orleans LA 70118 | 504-865-5930 | admissionslawtulaneedu | wwwlawtulaneeduR-FT $43684 bull NR-FT $43684

The University of Tulsa College of Law3120 East Fourth Place | Tulsa OK 74104-3189 | 918-631-2406lawadmissionsutulsaedu | wwwutulsaedulawadmissionsR-FT $32056 bull R-PT $17565

University of Utah SJ Quinney College of Law332 South 1400 East Room 101 | Salt Lake City UT 84112-0730 | 801-581-6833 | admissionslawutahedu | wwwlawutaheduR-FT $20760 bull NR-FT $39410

Valparaiso University Law School656 S Greenwich Street Wesemann Hall | Valparaiso IN 46383-4945 | 219-465-7821 | lawadmissionsvalpoedu | wwwvalpoedulawR-FT $38086 bull R-PT $23790 bull NR-FT $38086 bull NR-PT $23790

Vanderbilt University Law School131 21st Avenue South | Nashville TN 37203 | 615-322-6452admissionslawvanderbiltedu | wwwlawvanderbilteduR-FT $46148 bull NR-FT $46148

Vermont Law School168 Chelsea Street PO Box 96 | South Royalton VT 5068 | 888-277-5985 (toll-free) or 802-831-1239 | admissvermontlawedu | wwwvermontlaweduR-FT $43993 bull NR-FT $43993

Villanova University School of Law299 North Spring Mill Road | Villanova PA 19085 | 610-519-7010admissionslawvillanovaedu | wwwlawvillanovaeduR-FT $37780 bull NR-FT $37780

University of Virginia School of LawOffice of Admissions 580 Massie Road | Charlottesville VA 22903-1738 | 434-924-7351 | lawadmitvirginiaedu | wwwlawvirginiaeduR-FT $44600 bull NR-FT $49600

Wake Forest University School of LawBox 7206 | Winston-Salem NC 27109 | 336-758-5437admissionslawwfuedu | wwwlawwfueduR-FT $38756

Washburn University School of Law1700 SW College Avenue | Topeka KS 66621-0001 | 800-WASHLAW or 800-927-4529 | admissionswashburnlawedu | washburnlaweduR-FT $17290 bull NR-FT $26950

University of Washington School of LawWilliam H Gates Hall Box 353020 | Seattle WA 98195-3020 | 206-543-4078 | lawadmuwashingtonedu | wwwlawwashingtoneduR-FT $26380 bull NR-FT $40450

Washington and Lee University School of LawOffice of Admissions Sydney Lewis Hall | Lexington VA 24450 | 540-458-8503 | LawAdmwluedu | wwwlawwlueduR-FT $41947

Washington University School of LawCampus Box 1120 One Brookings Drive | St Louis MO 63130-4899 | 314-935-4525 | admisswulawwustledu | lawwustleduR-FT $46042 bull NR-FT $46042

Wayne State University Law SchoolAdmissions Office 471 West Palmer | Detroit MI 48202 | 313-577-3937lawinquirewayneedu | wwwlawwayneeduR-FT $26118 bull R-PT $14116 bull NR-FT $28548 bull NR-PT $15412

West Virginia University College of Law101 Law Center Drive PO Box 6130 | Morgantown WV 26506-6130 | 304-293-5301 | wvulawadmissionsmail | wvuedulawwvueduR-FT $16423 bull NR-FT $31367

Western New England University School of LawOffice of Admissions 1215 Wilbraham Road | Springfield MA 01119-2684 | 800-782-6665 413-782-1406 | admissionslawwneedu | wwwlawwneedu R-FT $38240 bull R-PT $28294 bull NR-FT $38240 bull NR-PT $28294

Western State College of Law1111 North State College Boulevard | Fullerton CA 92831 | 800-WSU-4LAW 714-459-1101 | admwsulawedu | wwwwsulaweduR-FT $37284 bull R-PT $25030 bull NR-FT $37284 bull NR-PT $25030

Whittier Law School3333 Harbor Boulevard | Costa Mesa CA 92626 | 714-444-4141 ext- 123infolawwhittieredu | wwwlawwhittiereduR-FT $39140 bull R-PT $26110 bull NR-FT $39140 bull NR-PT $26110

Widener University School of Law4601 Concord Pike PO Box 7474 Wilmington DE 19803-0474 | Phone 302-477-2703 717-541-3999 Fax 302-477-2224 717-541-3903 | lawadmissionswideneredu | lawwidenereduR-FT $36450 bull R-PT $26754 bull NR-FT $36450 bull NR-PT $26754

Widener University School of Law3800 Vartan Way PO Box 69380 Harrisburg PA 17106-380 | Phone 302-477-2703 717-541-3999 Fax 302-477-2224 717-541-3903lawadmissionswideneredu | lawwidenereduR-FT $36450 bull R-PT $26754 bull NR-FT $36450 bull NR-PT $26754

Willamette University College of LawTruman Wesley Collins Legal Center 245 Winter Street SE | Salem OR 97301 | 503-370-6282 | law-admissionwillametteedu | wwwwillametteeduwuclR-FT $32540 bull NR-FT $32540

William amp Mary Law School613 South Henry Street | Williamsburg VA 23185 | 757-221-3785lawadmwmedu | lawwmeduR-FT $26200 bull NR-FT $36200

William Mitchell College of LawOffice of Admissions 875 Summit Avenue | St Paul MN 55105 | 651-290-6476 Toll-free 888-WMCL-LAW | admissionswmitchelledu | wwwwmitchelleduR-FT $35710 bull R-PT $25840 bull NR-FT $35710 bull NR-PT $25840

University of Wisconsin Law School975 Bascom Mall | Madison WI 53706 | 608-262-5914admissionslawwiscedu | wwwlawwisceduR-FT $19683 bull R-PT $1645 bull NR-FT $38811 bull NR-PT $3239

University of Wyoming College of LawDept 3035 1000 E University Avenue | Laramie WY 82071 | 307-766-6416 | lawadmisuwyoedu | wwwuwyoedulawR-FT $13203 bull NR-FT $25533

Yale Law SchoolPO Box 208215 | New Haven CT 06520-8215 | 203-432-4995admissionslawyaleedu | wwwlawyaleeduR-FT $52525 bull NR-FT $52525

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CHARLYN STANBERRY

JENEE GASKIN

TIFFANY FOUNTAINE

CHRIS ELLIS

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16 Why Harvard Is 1

Editorial Team

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ADREANNE STEPHENSON

LAUREN DUNCAN

ANITA MITCHELL

JAYNIECE HIGGINS

LAVELL O PAYNE

CHARLYN STANBERRY

JENEE GASKIN

TIFFANY FOUNTAINE

CHRIS ELLIS

KINGDAR PRUSSIEN

Stanford Law School

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RANKINGSBEST

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MID-ATLANTIC

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By Jamie Brathwaite

Boston MA

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New York NY

Houston TX

New York NY

Chicago IL

San Diego CA

San Francisco CA

New Orleans LA

St Louis MO

JoAnne A Epps Dean

________________________________ Signature

ldquoA

Innovativeforward

producing of

tradition

lawokcuedu

practice

Why Harvard Is 1

Editorial Team

law schools

ADREANNE STEPHENSON

LAUREN DUNCAN

ANITA MITCHELL

JAYNIECE HIGGINS

LAVELL O PAYNE

CHARLYN STANBERRY

JENEE GASKIN

TIFFANY FOUNTAINE

CHRIS ELLIS

KINGDAR PRUSSIEN

Stanford Law School

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MID-ATLANTIC

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By Jamie Brathwaite

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New York NY

Houston TX

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San Diego CA

San Francisco CA

New Orleans LA

St Louis MO

JoAnne A Epps Dean

________________________________ Signature

ldquoA

Innovativeforward

producing of

tradition

lawokcuedu

practice

Why Harvard Is 1

law schools

ADREANNE STEPHENSON

LAUREN DUNCAN

ANITA MITCHELL

JAYNIECE HIGGINS

LAVELL O PAYNE

CHARLYN STANBERRY

JENEE GASKIN

TIFFANY FOUNTAINE

CHRIS ELLIS

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ldquoA

Innovativeforward

producing of

tradition

lawokcuedu

practice

Why Harvard Is 1

ADREANNE STEPHENSON

LAUREN DUNCAN

ANITA MITCHELL

JAYNIECE HIGGINS

LAVELL O PAYNE

CHARLYN STANBERRY

JENEE GASKIN

TIFFANY FOUNTAINE

CHRIS ELLIS

KINGDAR PRUSSIEN

Stanford Law School

OBABL LAW SCHOOL

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San Francisco CA

New Orleans LA

St Louis MO

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________________________________ Signature

ldquoA

Innovativeforward

producing of

tradition

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Why Harvard Is 1

OBABL LAW SCHOOL

RANKINGSBEST

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ldquoA

Innovativeforward

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Why Harvard Is 1

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By Jamie Brathwaite

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JoAnne A Epps Dean

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ldquoA

Innovativeforward

producing of

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Why Harvard Is 1

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RANKINGSBEST

The Top

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By Jamie Brathwaite

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