The Dickinson School Of Law Of The Pennsylvania State University
Location and Contact Information
150 South College StCarlisle, PA 17013-2861
USA
Main Tel: (717) 240-5000
Web Site
The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.
Overview
The Dickinson School of Law is also known as the Pennsylvania State University – Dickinson School of Law. The school was established in 1834 by John Reed. The institution is the oldest in Pennsylvania and operates through two campuses located in Carlisle and University Park. The institution offers a variety of programs and has the following centers within it:
- Center for immigrant’s rights
- Center for the Study of Mergers and Acquisations
- Center on Children and the Law
- Institute for Sports Law, Policy and Research
- Institute of Arbitration Law and Practice
- Miller Center for Public Interest Advocacy
- Uniform Commercial Code Institute
The students are actively involved in a number of clubs and organizations such as The Penn State Dickinson Agricultural Law Society, Minority Law Students Association, Phi Alpha Delta, and Law and Philosophy Society.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in law.
- High faculty salary.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High male/female ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Schools of law.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- ROTC.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
The Dickinson School Of Law Of The Pennsylvania State University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to The Dickinson School Of Law Of The Pennsylvania State University:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western State University-College of Law-Argosy | Fullerton, CA | 384 |
| 2 | Roger Williams University School of Law | Bristol, RI | |
| 3 | Phoenix School of Law | Phoenix, AZ | 335 |
| 4 | Ave Maria School of Law | Naples, FL | 302 |
| 5 | Massachusetts School of Law | Andover, MA | |
| 6 | Atlanta's John Marshall Law School | Atlanta, GA | 497 |
| 7 | Southern University Law Center | Baton Rouge, LA | 531 |
| 8 | Thomas Jefferson School of Law | San Diego, CA | 870 |
| 9 | Southern New England School of Law | North Dartmouth, MA | |
| 10 | San Joaquin College of Law | Clovis, CA | 200 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 141 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 20 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 1 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 15 |
Students
Student enrollment was 349 in 2009-2010 (455 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 46% of the student body. About 1% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The Dickinson School Of Law Of The Pennsylvania State University offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Professional Practice).
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
LAW
- Law (LLB, JD)