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Florida State University College Of Law Is Located In Tallahassee. School Offers Variety Of Legal Degree Programs Like J.D. Program That Includes Legal Writing Etc. Its Environmental Law Program Was Ranked 12th In The Nation And Even Tax Law Program Is Famous.
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Florida State University College of Law, Tallahassee, Florida[By Akbar Ali]
Touting itself as a school that provides “a superb legal education with a strong liberal arts orientation,” Florida State University
College of Law ranks among the most prestigious law schools in the nation. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, the school offers a
wide variety of legal degree programs, including a J.D. program that includes an intense regimen in legal writing and a variety of
clinics, seminars, and co-curricular activities.
U.S. News & World Report ranked FSU 53rd
among law schools in the nation in 2008,
making it consistently ranked as a top-tier
law school. Its environmental law program
was ranked �2th in the nation and the best
among law schools in the Southeast. Its tax
law program tied with Columbia University’s
for the 2�st spot on the list of the nation’s
best programs. Additionally, the school
has been listed among the “Top Ten Law
Schools for Hispanics” by Hispanic Business
magazine since 2004.
In addition to its J.D. program, the school
offers a variety of dual degrees in areas
including urban and regional planning
(M.S.P./Ph.D.), criminology (M.S./Ph.D.),
economics (M.S./Ph.D.), political science
(M.S./Ph.D.), and business (M.B.A./Ph.D.).
Externships are widely available and can be
performed at various locations, including
all major cities in Florida as well as London,
Washington, DC, and even The Hague. These
are popular because they allow law students
a chance to spend a semester outside of
Tallahassee while developing their legal
acumen.
The school is also widely noted for the
expertise of its faculty. According to the
Social Sciences Research Network, its
faculty scholarship is among the top 25
most downloaded by American law students.
The professors at FSU have a long history
of publishing influential articles in leading
journals in the fields of tax law, intellectual
property law, bioethics, endangered species,
and environmental law. Professor Sandy
D’Alemberte holds the unique distinction of
having been president of both the American
Bar Association and the National Judicature
Society.
FSU is home to four law journals: the
Florida State University Law Review, the
Florida State Business Law Review, the
Journal of Transitional Law and Policy, and
the highly esteemed Journal of Land Use and Environmental Law. Collectively, these
journals publish articles on an expansive
array of topics, including international law,
human rights, business law, U.S. foreign
policy, and environmental law. The Florida State University Law Review is published four
times annually and is regarded as one of the
top student-edited law reviews in the nation.
According to its website, the school receives
�5 applications for each available seat in
its entering classes. The average LSAT
score for the 2007 entering class is �60,
and the average GPA is 3.5. Virtually all
(more than 99%) of its graduates go on to
find employment within nine months of
graduation. Many serve in federal and state
government positions, although a majority
transition into private practice, joining
firms in every major American metropolis,
including New York, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta,
Los Angeles, and Washington, DC. FSU
currently stands as the top law school in
Florida in student job placement.
Notable alumni include ABC sports
commentator Terry Bowden, St. Louis
Cardinals manager Tony La Russa, CNBC
financial analyst Eric Gustafson, Senator Mel
Martinez, and current U.S. Representative
Kathy Castor.