For
2007 incoming students, we have accepted only
60 students per section, and we have only 2
sections. Those students have an experience
learning the law that we think will be unique,
in terms both of the close relationship they
will have with the faculty, and the opportunity
they have to shape the curriculum for those
students who follow. Our students take their
classes in a new, state-of-the-art academic
building, and are able to have at least
one intensive, two-quarter (approximately six
months) co-op in one of the region’s
best corporate, non-profit, law firm, public
service, government or judicial office, and
to be supervised by an experienced attorney
who not only knows his or her field, but is
eager to help students learn what it means
to practice law in context. Finally, our students
will be required to use their skills in service
to the public, which we believe is in the finest
traditions of the legal profession, and of
the Philadelphia Lawyer.
Candidates
for admission are required to demonstrate excellence
and leadership in their careers. They must
have earned a baccalaureate degree from an
institution accredited by one of the regional
accrediting associations of the United States
or, if foreign educated, a degree equivalent
to a four year baccalaureate degree, have registered
for Law School Data Assembly Service (LSDAS)
and take the Law
School Admissions Test (LSAT). The candidate’s
undergraduate grade point average and LSAT
scores will be strong factors in determining
admission to the College of Law. In addition,
the Admissions Committee will consider a student’s
extracurricular activities, work experience,
and volunteer service. The College of Law seeks
a diverse class of students from different
racial and ethnic backgrounds, from different
parts of the country and world, and from different
socioeconomic backgrounds.
Decisions
are made on a rolling basis and the size of
our classes is limited to ensure the quality
of the educational experience. For this reason,
students will be encouraged to apply early.
To apply, please click HERE.