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Schools Concentrating On Lawyers
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at The University of Tennessee and University of Memphis.
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- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider University of Memphis and The University of Tennessee.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider University of Memphis and Vanderbilt University.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Vanderbilt University, The University of Tennessee, and University of Memphis.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Vanderbilt University, The University of Tennessee, and University of Memphis.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at Vanderbilt University and The University of Tennessee.
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Vanderbilt University.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Vanderbilt University, University of Memphis, and The University of Tennessee.
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Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
University Of Tennessee • Knoxville, TN
Studying Law (completion in 2010)
• 9/23/2011
"It is a great school and I love the job I was able to get."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | It is a great school that really cares about its students. The smart professors really teach well. |
| Program Reputation | 6 | It is ranked in the top tier, but towards the bottom of it. They are working hard to get rated higher. |
| Program Quality | 8 | My school did a good job of preparing me for the actual practice of law. It had very smart professors. |
| Instruction | 10 | There were very smart professors. They really cared about their students. |
| How Difficult | 9 | A law program is a lot of hard work. There are a lot of long hours. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | There is a good mix of hands on and book learning. The professors are good about encouraging hands-on applications. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 8 | There is a fair amount of flexibility in classes. There is a great variety of classes to choose from. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | There is an amazing library. The building is excellent. |
| Social Life | 7 | The football games are a lot of fun. There is not much time to socialize while studying. |
| Placement Services | 7 | The job placement rate is good. The career services department, though, is poor. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | I know very little about the alumni support. I have not heard from an alumni group. |
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