Law School of the Week: Emory Law School

Emory Law School, located in Atlanta, Georgia, offers one of the country’s strongest programs in the field. With a faculty of diverse backgrounds and an exciting urban environment, students at Emory can take advantage of many opportunities both inside and outside the classroom.

Being in the “top 25” by various rankings, it’s no surprise that Emory’s acceptance rate is a low 23%. While LSAT scores and GPA are important factors of the admissions process, an applicant’s personal statement is one way that their level of responsibility and sense of ethics required for the field may be assessed. Students interested in the school should definitely consider applying early, as this can increase their chances of acceptance. Furthermore, students should not be afraid to be persistent in pursuing their interest in Emory, even if they are waitlisted.

Tuition has increased slightly in recent years at Emory. However, their large endowment has enabled the number of scholarships offered to increase accordingly, and in many cases, Emory offers even more substantial aid in comparison to other similarly ranked schools.

Just like the curriculum of most law school programs today, students take required coursework in areas such as civil procedure, legal methods, and contracts during their first year. In their second and third years, students develop their trial techniques through further coursework and moot court. While preparing for job interviews and applying to law reviews and journals, students also begin to specialize in their area of interest. Emory offers a wide range of specialties, including human rights, environmental, and Constitutional law. Their program in international and comparative law is particularly strong.

Students at Emory can also pursue joint degrees in areas such as business, divinity, and theological studies. For studying abroad, it offers programs in Budapest, Sydney, Hamburg, and Seoul, to name a few.

Upon graduation, about 88.9% of Emory’s students are employed within nine months. Most end up working in law firms, but some end up working in government or public interest positions. In terms of geographic placement, around 80% of graduates find work in the South Atlantic region and Middle Atlantic region.

As for the bar exam, an estimated 94% of Emory graduates pass it.

All in all, law school critics and current students agree that Emory is a top law school offering many opportunities. Due to its strong curriculum, diverse faculty, and appealing environment of the city of Atlanta, many students find it enjoyable. Although graduates face the unpleasant reality of debt, most students are optimistic that their education will lead them to worthwhile careers that will more than compensate for this.

Quick Facts

U.S. News & World Report Ranking: 20^th
LSAT Median: 165
GPA Median: 3.55
Application Deadline: March 1
Application fee: $70
Entering class size: 224
Yearly Tuition: $41,376
Bar passage rate in Georgia: 93.6%
Percent of graduates employed 9 months after graduation: 88.9%
Average private firm salary: $116,155

Contact Information

Emory University School of Law
Office of Admission Gambrell Hall
1301 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30322-2770
(404) 727-6801
admission@law.emory.edu
http://www.law.emory.edu

Sources: http://www.top-law-schools.com/emory-law-school.html#Admissions