Whittier Law School is the law school of Whittier College, located on a satellite campus in Orange County in the city of Costa Mesa, CA, USA. Whittier has nationally recognized centers in Children?s Rights, Intellectual Property Law, and International & Comparative Law, which host fellows, offer externships, and sponsor symposia and workshops. Criminal Law and Business Law concentrations are offered. In addition, two institutes in Academic Support and Legal Writing were established. Whittier Law School boasts a small faculty/student ratio providing opportunities for close interaction with distinguished professors, many of whom are recognized both nationally and internationally as experts in their fields.
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(Website) http://www.law.whittier.edu/ |
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(Admissions Dean) info@law.whittier.edu |
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(Location) Costa Mesa, CA |
Whittier Law School is considered a Somewhat Competitive law school, which accepts only 63% of its applicants. Comparatively, Whittier is Higher than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2020 | 1140 | 717 (62.89%) | 146 (12.8%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 2.59 | 2.85 | 3.24 |
| LSAT | 146 | 148 | 150 |
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $44,370 | $44,370 |
| Part Time | $29,714 | $29,714 |
| Living Expenses | |
| Living on-campus: | N/A |
| Living off-campus: | $29,680 |
| Living at home: | $29,680 |
Early Decision 1 : N/A
Early Decision 2 : N/A
Regular Decision : 03/15
Application Fee : $65
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Whittier Law School is considered to have a Favorable student to faculty ratio. The average class size for 1L sections is approximately Above Average compared to other law schools. Student diversity at Whittier 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. Whittier Law School 1L section size is 9% smaller than law schools in California and 7% smaller than all PRIVATE law schools.
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The Whittier Law School class of 2015 had an employment rate of 73% with 2% pursuing an additional degree.
In 2015, 97.9%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
