The William S. Richardson School of Law jumped 18 places in the latest 2016 rankings released on March 10 by U.S. News & World Report, continuing the school’s standing as one of the nation’s top tier law schools.
The law school was ranked 82nd among the 149 best law schools in the country, tying with the University of Oregon, the University of Cincinnati in Ohio, St. John’s University in New York and the University of Tulsa in Oklahoma.
In the same new rankings, the law school was first in the nation as the most diverse law school, meaning that students are “most likely to encounter classmates from a different racial or ethnic group.”
The School of Law repeatedly scores either as the best, or one of the best U.S. law schools for its diversity, both among students and faculty.
In addition to ranking the full-time day program, the U.S. News consumer guide ranked the evening part-time program 30th in the nation, just ahead of Texas A&M University and St. Louis University. And it ranked the environmental law program 25th—one of the best in the nation.
School of Law Associate Dean for Student Services Ronette Kawakami called the rankings solid recognition of the excellent education offered by the school, which is one of the nation’s smallest and most affordable law schools.
“It’s a testament to our innovative programs, the diversity of our faculty and administration, but also to the strength of our students who are known for being highly supportive of one another,” said Kawakami. “Our small size allows us to personalize the legal education we offer. While our students achieve in the classroom, they also have fun and graduate to become outstanding members of the Bar.”
For the full story, read the William S. Richardson School of Law news release.
