Albany Law School is known as the only law school found within the Capital Region of New York, and is the nation’s oldest independent school of law. Founded in 1851, Albany Law was also the very first law school in the US to publish a student-edited law review, the Albany Law School Journal. Albany has produced countless alumni who have gone on to become successful and distinguished players in their field, such as former president William McKinley, and US Supreme Court Justices David Brewer and Robert H. Jackson. More information about course and program offerings and the application process can be found at Albany Law School’s admissions page.
The American University Washington College of Law or WCL is located in Washington D.C. and is known internationally for its strong programs in the field of human rights law and public interest work. The Washington College of Law was established in 1896 and is the home of The Business Law Brief and The American Jurist, two student publications which have both been recognized and awarded by the American Bar Association. WCL is known for its focus on public interest law, and provides grant money for students working in the public sector through the Equal Justice Foundation. For more information on the program offerings at WCL, visit the school’s official website at www.wcl.american.edu and the admissions page.
The Appalachian School of Law or ASL is a non-profit law school located at Virginia which was established in 1994 as a tool to jumpstart economic development in the region. ASL offers a three-year Juris Doctor degree program and is known for their focus on leadership and community service. Proof of their dedication to community service is the program’s graduation requirement for students to complete 25 hours of community service per semester. The Juris Doctor curriculum at ASL also emphasizes alternative dispute resolution and professional responsibility. More information about ASL’s Juris Doctor program, as well as the application process and requirements can be found at ASL’s admissions page.
