Above the Law

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School Website
NALP
Region
Southeast
State
Georgia
Dean
Steven J. Kaminshine
Enrollment
660
Student/Faculty Ratio
10.1
Talking Points
  • Voted #1 Best Value Law School in the US by National Jurist’s preLaw magazine for the past two years.
  • Notable alumni include: Glenn Richardson (former Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives)

Recent Headlines from Above the Law

 

Should you care about a “best value” list that was made by using incorrect data?

Friday, Aug 24, 2012 / 1:45 PM

Which law schools have reported inaccurate figures for their graduates’ average indebtedness?

Thursday, Aug 9, 2012 / 12:21 PM

Last week, we told you about some law students who were holding tryouts — and charging a $20 application fee — to fill the final two spots in their study group. The students in the group were roundly mocked. But students at the Georgia State University College of Law didn’t feel the need to defend their school or the silly students in the study group. Instead, they chose to have a bit of fun with it. Confidence and a sense of humor are beautiful things….

Monday, Oct 24, 2011 / 4:47 PM

Thanks to what is happening at one state school, the whole sad experience of getting a legal education in America suddenly has a new mascot. Today, we have a flyer from a group of three 1Ls who want to hold “tryouts” for the other two members of their study group. What’s worse, they want to charge people $20 for the opportunity to try out….

Tuesday, Oct 18, 2011 / 5:45 PM

When faced with a job that isn’t making you happy, sometimes creativity is necessary in order to escape. Because hey, not everyone can enjoy courtroom glory like that of Jose Baez, knight in shining armor for Casey Anthony. And so, for these people, there are many career alternatives to choose from. We’ve written previously about…

Tuesday, Jul 5, 2011 / 6:19 PM
  • ATL Top 50 Rank

    42
  • Ratings*

    Student Rating ? B+
    Alumni Rating ? B+
      Student Alumni
    Academics A+ B
    Practical/Clinical Training A B
    Career Counseling B B
    Financial Aid Advising B A-
    Social Life B B+
  • Employment

    Total Employed ? 88%
    LST
    Score ? 62%
    School Funded 0%
    Large Firm 9.00%
    Federal Clerkships 2.50%
    Government 10.75%
    Public Interest 3.76%
    Top Biglaw Employers ?
    1. Alston & Bird LLP
    2. King & Spalding
    3. McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP
    4. Jones Day
  • Cost

    Tuition   $12,912 / $32,592
    Total Investment ?   $113,985 / $190,043
  • Admissions

    16.5 / 100
    applicants are accepted.
    4.4 / 10
    admitted students enroll.
     
    LSAT (25/75) 159/162
    GPA (25/75) 3.20/3.80
  • US News Rank

    54