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LAW SCHOOL PROFILE
University of Nebraska College of Law [by Carina Zaragoza] Enjoy the advantages of a big city with the friendliness of a small town in Lincoln, home of the University of Nebraska College of Law. This college offers a broad and diverse curriculum and the benefits that come with small classes. So read on.
Founded more than 100 years ago, the
the employment rate was 94% six months
to Los Angeles. These alumni are a close-
University of Nebraska College of Law was
after graduation. The employment rate was
knit group with strong ties to the school and
one of the first law schools in the country to
as high as 99% in 2002. A degree from the
each other. The Alumni Council promotes
be accredited by the American Bar Associa-
University of Nebraska College of Law opens
monthly events that offer alumni networking
tion. The college has a rich and impressive
many doors.
opportunities and, more important, a chance to catch up and reminisce about old times.
history. The first dean, Manoah B. Reese, was a former justice of the Nebraska Supreme
The University of Nebraska College of Law
Alumni continue the feeling of camaraderie
Court. One of the early deans, Roscoe Pound,
consists of many student organizations.
they encountered as law students.
later became dean at Harvard Law School.
These organizations and activities provide
Subsequent deans continually raised the bar
students with an opportunity to become more
The University of Nebraska College of Law
for admission and requirements to earn the
involved in the college and the community,
offers the traditional Juris Doctor (J.D.) de-
degree. A history of high standards and a
to promote common goals, to share com-
gree. Instruction is given by the case method,
distinguished administration set the standard
mon experiences, and sometimes just to
which involves interactive dialogue between
for the excellent legal education the college
kick back, relax, and enjoy their free time.
students and their instructors and serves as
provides its students. However, there is still
Organizations such as the American Trial
the foundation of legal education at the col-
much room for flexibility and diversity within
Lawyers’ Association and the Nebraska As-
lege. The goal is to explore the relationship
the traditional program.
sociation of Trial Attorneys provide students
between law on the books and law in action.
with an opportunity to gain valuable insight
The college also offers a Master of Legal
The University of Nebraska College of Law
into the trial practice work of an attorney and
Studies (M.L.S.) degree. A M.L.S. is designed
understands the intense application process
learn about the court system. On the other
for individuals who are not interested in
and the skills needed to become a success-
hand, the Student Bar Association (SBA)
practicing law but who are interested in
ful law student and eventually a successful
coordinates the professional, social, and
developing a better understanding of the law
attorney. To assist prospective students, the
extracurricular activities of the student body.
as it affects their non-legal careers or areas
college’s website features “How to Prepare
The SBA serves a variety of purposes, which
of interest. The program is jointly adminis-
for Law School.” This page is an in-depth
include representing the student body to the
tered by the College of Law and the Graduate
survey of the skills successful attorneys
faculty and administration, organizing com-
College.
need, the undergraduate courses a pro-
munity service and academic activities, and
spective student should ideally take, the
hosting family and social events at various
Aside from academic programs, the Univer-
importance of extracurricular activities, and
times throughout the year. Thus, the student
sity of Nebraska College of Law offers the
the variety of paths one can embark upon
organizations at the University of Nebraska
best in intellectual life to supplement its
with law degree in hand. For those who
College of Law foster service, education, and
curriculum. The college has participated in
are considering law school but still have
community.
the National Trial Competition for several
questions, the college’s “How to Prepare
years. The competition is designed to em-
for Law School” is an invaluable resource.
The University of Nebraska College of Law
phasize and promote trial skills. The college
Students who are considering the University
has nearly 8,000 alumni. Many of them are
is represented by two teams of students who
of Nebraska College of Law will be happy to
distinguished in their fields. Distinguished
present full jury trials in competition with
know that the employment rate for students
alumni include five former governors, 50
students from other law schools at regional
who graduate from the College is consis-
presidents of state bar associations, and se-
and national contests. This competition pro-
tently above the national average. Last year,
nior partners in law firms from New York City
vides an excellent opportunity for students
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to improve their litigation skills and to learn from students at other law schools. An important aspect of an attorney’s work is client counseling. The Client Counseling Competition fosters these skills. Working from a brief memorandum which states the client counseling problem, the students interview the client, evaluate the situation, and recommend ways to deal with the problem. The College holds local competitions, and the winners then go on to compete nationally. The University of Nebraska College of Law has it all: a rich and proud history, a solid legal curriculum, student support, and the closeness of a family. The beautiful Nebraska landscape and the excitement of Lincoln provide a great background for a wonderful and sound legal learning experience.
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