Franklin Pierce Law Center

Franklin Pierce Law Center at Concorde, New Hampshire was established in 1973 by Robert H. Rines. It is a private law school named after the 14th President of the United States, an erstwhile local resident. Pierce Law offers its students with programs leading to master’s and doctorate level degrees. The college also offers diplomas certificate programs in areas of study including business law, criminal law, commerce and technology, social justice, intellectual property, and general practice.

Pierce Law has an active Greek life comprising of the Lambda Legal Society and Phi Alpha Delta Legal fraternity. It also has a number of student clubs and organizations such as Namaste India, Sports Club, and Outdoors Club. The Student Bar Association acts as the student government association of the college.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in law.
• High faculty salary.
• High male/female ratio.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Study abroad option

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 456 in 2007-2008 (71 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 23% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 77%.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Franklin Pierce Law participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.