This is an archived press release. Some links may no longer function. For assistance, please contact newsroom@depaul.edu.

Sep 27, 2004

Students Say DePaul Law Education Is Practical In A Friendly Environment, According To A Report By Princeton Review

Students attending the DePaul University College of Law characterize their legal education as one that has the correct mix of the practical aspects of the law and philosophical analyses provided in an excellent social atmosphere. These were the findings of the Princeton Review—a New York-based company engaged in educational services, including graduate school and college test-prep courses and guide books—in its recent survey of American law schools. DePaul’s College of Law is one of 117 law schools featured in the 2005 edition of Princeton Review’s book, “Best 117 Law Schools” (2004, Random House/Princeton Review), which is based exclusively on student opinion.

The survey generated profiles of the nation’s most outstanding law schools using information collected from 7,000 students attending 117 law schools that participated in its study and that were accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) during the 2003-04 academic year. As of August, 2004, there were 189 ABA approved law schools. The survey asked students to answer 40 questions about themselves, their career plans and their school’s academics, student body and campus life. Complete survey information is posted at www.PrincetonReview.com.

Among the findings reported from DePaul law students were:

  • Students raved about the College of Law’s Intellectual Property and Health Law programs. Both programs were ranked among the top ten best in the country by U. S. News & World Report in 2004.

  • DePaul professors were found to have a certain flair that keeps students engaged and stimulated. Students also reported that faculty members were accessible, supportive and friendly.

  • Chicago provides students with strong opportunities to network with DePaul’s vast alumni population. Its location in an urban environment supplied an excellent backdrop for students to have a perfect balance of career drive and social release.

  • Students were impressed with their classmates’ commitment to public service.

  • Students reported that while course work was challenging, students generally tended to help each other emotionally and academically. The student body also had a respect for diverse opinions.

    “The most beneficial aspect of this study is that it reflects the feelings and opinions of our students,” remarked Glen Weissenberger, dean of the College of Law. “Their feedback and assessments in this survey offer valuable insight into the College of Law experience both, inside and outside the classroom.”

    Established in 1912, the College of Law enrolled 1,114 students during the 2003-04 academic year. The law faculty consists of some 52 full-time and 75 part-time lawyers, who are scholars, international affairs experts or accomplished corporate, civil and public interest attorneys. The College of Law has graduated more than 12,000 students since its founding.