Louisiana State University, Herbert Law Center
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School Website
NALP - Region
- Southeast
- State
- Louisiana
- Dean
- Jack M. Weiss (Chancellor)
- Enrollment
- 633
- Student/Faculty Ratio
- 18.6
- Talking Points
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- Only ABA-accredited law school that awards degrees in both civil and common law to each of its students, and requires the most hours for graduation.
- Notable alumni include: James Carville (political commentator), Catherine D. Kimball (Chief Justice of the Louisiana State Supreme Court), John Breaux (former US Senator from Louisiana)
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Ratings*
Student Alumni Academics B- A+ Practical/Clinical Training B B Career Counseling B- A- Financial Aid Advising A A+ Social Life A- A+ -
Employment
Top Biglaw Employers ?School Funded 0% Large Firm 4.50% Federal Clerkships 2.70% Government 8.52% Public Interest 2.84% -
Cost
Tuition $18,617 / $34,354 Total Investment ? $101,866 / $163,953 -
Admissions
/ 100
applicants are accepted.
3.80 / 10
admitted students enroll.LSAT (25/75) 155/160 GPA (25/75) 3.14/3.60 -
US News Rank
76
