University Of California Hastings College Of Law
Location and Contact Information
200 McAllister StSan Francisco, CA 94102-4978
USA
Main Tel: (415) 565-4600
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
University of California, Hastings College of the Law, also referred to as UC or Hastings, is located in the Civic Center of San Francisco, California. It was founded in 1878 by Serranus Clinton Hastings, the first Chief Justice of California, as the first law school of the University of California. US News currently ranked Hastings 38th among all top US law schools, 17th among public schools, and 7th among law schools in the western United States. Hastings offers undergraduate and graduate programs in several subjects which include civil litigation, criminal law, international law and public interest law. There are several other specialized programs such as the LL.M Program and International Exchange Program.
UC has an active student life. There are several clubs and organizations operating in the campus. Active Minds, American Constitution Society, Associated Students UC Hastings and Students for Our Own Graduation are some of the organizations operating in the campus.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in law.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
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.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students may study abroad.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
Hastings College Of Law 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 University Of California Hastings College Of Law:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University | Carlisle, PA | 349 |
| 2 | Thomas M. Cooley Law School | Lansing, MI | 3,725 |
| 3 | Southern University Law Center | Baton Rouge, LA | 531 |
| 4 | Phoenix School of Law | Phoenix, AZ | 335 |
| 5 | New England Law-Boston | Boston, MA | |
| 6 | Charleston School of Law | Charleston, SC | 616 |
| 7 | Widener University-Harrisburg Campus | Harrisburg, PA | 530 |
| 8 | Albany Law School | Albany, NY | 784 |
| 9 | Brooklyn Law School | Brooklyn, NY | |
| 10 | Roger Williams University School of Law | Bristol, RI |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 416 | 1 |
| Master | 22 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 41 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 9 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 13 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,306 in 2009-2010 (1,519 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 39% of the student body. About 2% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Hastings College Of Law provides on-campus housing for 300 of its 1,519 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
Hastings College Of Law 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)
- Legal Professions and Studies