Law Program

The law degree program at Michigan State University College of Law prepares students seeking a future in the independent professional practice of law, which includes instructions for taking state and national bar examinations. Students will also learn advanced research in jurisprudence. Students of the law degree program will have focused on courses in the theory and practice of the legal system, including the statutory, administrative, and judicial components of civil and criminal law. Get more details below including other Michigan colleges that offer law program.

The Law program at MSU College of Law is accredited by the American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar since 1941.

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Michigan State University College of Law

Also known as MSU College of Law

19100 Fort St, Riverview, MI

Michigan State University College of Law is a nonprofit private graduate level institution located in East Lansing, Michigan. The enrollment at this school is approximately 930 students yearly. Michigan State University College of Law is accredited to offer programs and degrees as a law school.

The law school program at Michigan State University College of Law has a yearly tuition which is approximately $36,000 and this does not cover the cost of books that may be required. Also, the law school program is accredited by the American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar since 1941.

The average cost for tuition for the graduate level programs are estimated to be around $37,000 each year.

Students can select from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Law
• Programs for Foreign Lawyers
• Advanced Legal Research

Contact information, academics information and financial aid details may be accessed on school's website at http://www.law.msu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Law Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Michigan State University College of Law offers a doctorate degree program in law.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Lawyers

Description

Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, lawyers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $52.07
  • Average Annual Salary: $108310

Judicial Law Clerks

Description

Assist judges in court or by conducting research or preparing legal documents.

Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers

Description

Conduct hearings to recommend or make decisions on claims concerning government programs or other government-related matters. Determine liability, sanctions, or penalties, or recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or settlements.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -3.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 110
  • Average Hourly Rate: $56.39
  • Average Annual Salary: $117280

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

Description

Facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution through dialogue. Resolve conflicts outside of the court system by mutual consent of parties involved.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.2% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).