Penn State Law School
General Info
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.
Contact information
- (Website) https://www.pennstatelaw.psu.edu/
- (Admissions Dean) admissions@pennstatelaw.psu.edu
- (Location) Carlisle, PA
Penn State Law School Admissions
Penn State Law School is considered a Somewhat Competitive law school, which accepts only N/A% of its applicants. Comparatively, Pennstate is Significantly Lower than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | 0 | 0 (0.00%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| LSAT | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Tuition And Financial Aid
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | N/A | N/A |
| Part Time | N/A | N/A |
Living Expenses
- Living on-campus: N/A
- Living off-campus: N/A
- Living at home: N/A
Important Dates
- Early Decision 1: 09/01
- Early Decision 2: N/A
- Regular Decision: 01/15
- Application Fee: N/A
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Penn State Law School COMPARISON TOOL
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Penn State Law School Community
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.
Student body
Faculty Statistics
- Full Time: 50
- Part Time: 0
Faculty
- # Female Faculty: 28
- # Minority Faculty: 9
Ratio
0.0 Students
1 Faculty
Housing Options
- On Campus Housing: Yes
- Graduate Housing: Yes
- Law Specific Housing: Yes
Penn State Law School Curriculum
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 Law School 1L section size is smaller than law schools in Pennsylvania and smaller than all PUBLIC law schools.
1L Section Size Comparison
Positions Available in Advanced Courses
- Simulation Courses: 0
- Faculty Supervised Clinics: 0
Students Involved in Advanced Activities
- Field Placements: 0
- Law Journals: 0
- Moot Court/Mock Trials: 0
Attrition Rates
- First Year: 0.0%
- Second Year: 0.0%
- Third Year: 0.0%
- Fourth Year: 0.0%
Penn State Law School Employment
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The Penn State Law School class of 2023 had an employment rate of 82% with 3% pursuing an additional degree.
Employment Comparison
In 2023, N/A% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
Type of Employment
- Law Firms: 43.0%
- Business: 16.0%
- Government: 14.0%
- Public Interest: 4.0%
- Academia: 2.0%
- Pennsylvania: 51%
- New York: 6%
- Delaware: 4%
Bar Passage Rates
- Reporting: N/A
- First Time Takers: N/A
- Average School: N/A
- Average State: N/A
- Pass Difference: N/A
Top Bar Jurisdiction
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- Difference: N/A