University of New Mexico School of Law
Updated on 8/16/2010 9:07:46 AM
The University of New Mexico School of Law has demonstrated a strong commitment to diversity and public interest law. Hispanic Magazine has ranked UNM School of Law as Number 1 for "Hispanics".
See article at http://lawschool.unm.edu/news/archives/2009/september/hispanic_magazine.php
UNM School of Law also boasts the first Indian Law Program in the country and offers certificates in Indian Law and Environmental Law. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks the UNM clinical law program in the top five and UNM is recognized as offering very strong programs in public interest law.
As UNM School of Law is the only law school in the State of New Mexico students have many opportunities to interact with policy makers and practicing attorneys. The law school receives strong support from the legal community and there are many unique opportunities available to students of UNM School of Law.
Michigan State University College of Law
Updated on 4/20/2009 3:25:57 PM
The Michigan State University College of Law is a rising law school. The professors often have actually practiced in their particular fields for several years before coming to teach, rather than just being academics. Thus they can give insight not only to the theory of law, but also the application of practice in the real world.
The Research and Writing program is very intense, but it sets the student up to shine when put against candidates from other institutions. Cases are not won on oral arguments, they are won on the written briefs.
Many of the professors take a holistic approach to teaching law, showing the student how the different components fit together, so you are getting constant reinforcement between different subjects.