The Pennsylvania State University ? Dickinson School of Law is located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. It abuts Dickinson College, a private four-year liberal arts college. It was founded by John Reed in 1834, making it the fifth oldest law school in the United States and the oldest law school in Pennsylvania. The school was established in 1834, and remained an independent institution for over 150 years, until it became associated with Penn State University in 1997, merging with Penn State in 2000. The law school is home to over 600 law students, as well as a faculty and staff of over 100.
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(Website) http://www.dsl.psu.edu |
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(Admissions Dean) jla21@psu.edu |
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(Location) Carlisle, PA |
Penn State Law School is considered a Moderately Competitive law school, which accepts only 31% of its applicants. Comparatively, Pennstate is Higher than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2016 | 4820 | 1466 (30.41%) | 185 (3.8%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 3.31 | 3.55 | 3.77 |
| LSAT | 156 | 159 | 161 |
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $38,614 | $38,614 |
| Part Time | N/A | N/A |
| Living Expenses | |
| Living on-campus: | $23,056 |
| Living off-campus: | $23,056 |
| Living at home: | $23,056 |
Early Decision 1 : N/A
Early Decision 2 : N/A
Regular Decision : 03/31
Application Fee : $60
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Penn State Law School is considered to have a Highly Favorable student to faculty ratio. The average class size for 1L sections is approximately Below Average compared to other law schools. Student diversity at Pennstate is Above Average.
The size of 1L sections affects the quality and consistency of teaching in law schools. Generally with smaller 1L section sizes, students receive more individualized attention. Penn State University (Dickinson) 1L section size is 80% smaller than law schools in Pennsylvania and 73% smaller than all Public law schools.
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The Penn State University (Dickinson) class of 2011 had an employment rate of 79% with 8% pursuing an additional degree.
In 2011, 100.0%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
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