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Wayne State University

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Stats

Links
School Website
NALP
Region
Midwest
State
Michigan
Dean
Robert M. Ackerman
Enrollment
612
Student/Faculty Ratio
13.3
Talking Points

Notable alumni include: Marilyn Jean Kelly (MI Supreme Court), Dan Gilbert (Owner, Cleveland Cavaliers, Quicken Loans), Sam Bernstein (personal injury attorney, currently suing the ABA on behalf of a blind law school applicant)

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The new U.S. News law school rankings are due out in March. And according to rankings guru Bob Morse, the publication is considering giving numerical rankings to the third-tier law schools. This would be a big change. For those unfamiliar with the law school rankings (and if you are unfamiliar with the rankings, you must…

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  • Ratings*

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

  • Employment

    Total Employed ? 82%
    LST
    Score ? 52%
    School Funded 1.20%
    Large Firm 6.50%
    Federal Clerkships 0.60%
    Government 3.94%
    Public Interest 8.87%

  • Cost
    Tuition   $26,118/$28,548
    Total Investment ?   $181,323/$190,564

  • Admissions

    47.0 / 100
    applicants are accepted.
    3.31 / 10
    admitted students enroll.
     
    LSAT (25/75) 153/159
    GPA (25/75) 3.19/3.62

  • US News Rank

    105