ELLA
WASHINGTON D.C. LAW SCHOOL
VISITS &
J. REUBEN CLARK LAW SOCIETY
CONFERENCE 2013
MAGGIE P. OWENS
CHRIS D. MACK
UVU ELLA Grant
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Eileen Doyle Crane, J.D., University Prelaw
Advisor, applied for an ELLA Grant to take two
UVU students to Washington D.C., where they
visited 7 law schools and attended the 10th
Annual JRCLS Conference at Georgetown Law
Center
Students met with deans, went on school tours,
and compiled data from each school
Students networked with current law students
and attorneys from around the U.S. and world
Law Schools Visited
American University
• Big emphasis on clinical education
• One of the largest law schools by enrollment
• Also known for their International Law
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program
Have plans to build a new law school
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Catholic University
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Located in NE Washington, D.C.
Religious influence heavily felt on campusdaily Mass and some religious courses taught
Law School and law library are all in one
building
Limited food options on campus
On-campus housing available
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University of the District of
Columbia
• Large emphasis on public service
• Has a pro bono requirement for graduation
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which helps students work on real cases while
in law school for those who would otherwise
not have access to legal services
Focuses on clinical education
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George Mason
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Known for emphasizing law & economics
Has a National Security Law concentration
Large and very active JRCLS Student
Chapter there
Just outside the District of Columbia,
available by Metro
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George Washington
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Very modernized feel to the law school
Located just minutes from the White House
Pro-Bono program to help the wrongly
convicted
International opportunities year round
Many study areas on campus
Close to undergrad campus and law school
students have free access to all the amenities
Many shops and restaurants near campusthe neighborhood truly feels like a big city
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Georgetown Law Center
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Separate from the undergrad campus
Low student to faculty ratio 12:1
Wide variety of opportunities: 14 clinics and
many well established programs in public
interest law and international law
Offer joint degrees and international studies
Wonderful amenities on campus-food court,
pool, gym, fitness center, housing
Near the U.S. Capitol and Supreme Court
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Howard University
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Close to Metro Station-great location
Has very suburban feel
18:1 student faculty ratio
Historically Black College (HBCU) but
accepts students of all races and ethnicities
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