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University Of California Hastings College Of Law

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.

Campus Location

200 McAllister St
San Francisco, CA 94102-4978
USA
Main Tel: (415) 565-4600
Web Site

The campus is in a large city.

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
3971
Master171

Students

Student enrollment was 1,262 in 2007-2008 (1,483 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 100%.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

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:

Schools Similar to Hastings College Of Law

 SchoolLocationEnrollment
1The Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State UniversityCarlisle, PA464
2Southwestern Law SchoolLos Angeles, CA983
3New York Law SchoolNew York, NY1,613
4Vermont Law SchoolSouth Royalton, VT624
5Michigan State University College of LawEast Lansing, MI1,011
6Brooklyn Law SchoolBrooklyn, NY1,496
7New England Law-BostonBoston, MA1,103
8Roger Williams University School of LawBristol, RI586
9California Western School of LawSan Diego, CA877
10Albany Law SchoolAlbany, NY710

Housing and Meals

Hastings College Of Law provides on-campus housing for 252 of its 1,483 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).


Highlights

Compared to other schools:

University Of California Hastings College Of Law Highlights

  • Many students concentrating in law.
  • High faculty salary.
  • Large number of students.
  • Racially diverse student body.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

  • Faculty tenure system.
  • Library on-campus.
  • Campus housing available.
  • Study abroad option.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

LAW (414 awarded)

  • Law (LLB, JD)
  • Legal Professions and Studies

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