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Student perspectives
We think the best way to learn about a law school is by hearing from the students that recently went through the application process. Below we have provided a few short explanations of different aspects of the Law School that students have told us were important to their decision, and have enriched their education at the Law School. We think the best way to learn about a law school is by hearing from the students that recently went through the application process. Below we have provided a few short explanations of different aspects of the Law School that students have told us were important to their decision, and have enriched their education at the Law School.

Competition vs. intensity: When I was deciding whether to attend the University of Chicago, I wondered whether students at the Law School were too competitive. more...

Large school vs. small school: One of the easiest, and most important, ways to distinguish law schools is by the size of the student body. While a small law school might not be for everyone, it has a number of advantages. more...

Diversity at the Law School: At the University of Chicago Law School, we believe that the study of law and the fostering of ideas is best achieved by assembling a diverse community of students and faculty. more...

Faculty: a student perspective: Faculty at the law school are very accessible. In a Law Students' Association survey several years ago, 94% of the students rated faculty availability as at least satisfactory; 77% said it was good or excellent. more...

Bigelow: a student perspective: About the only thing I was sure of when I arrived at the Law School was that I was a fairly good writer. more...