Law Program

The law degree program at University of Notre Dame 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 University of Notre Dame is accredited by the American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar for more than 100 years.

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University of Notre Dame

3200 South Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI

University of Notre Dame is a nonprofit private institution located in Notre Dame, IN and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. University of Notre Dame has an annual student enrollment of about twelve thousand.

Areas of study available at University of Notre Dame include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Social Sciences
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. The majority of students accepted to University of Notre Dame achieve an SAT score in a range of 1340 - 1520, or an ACT composite score within the range of 32 - 34. Only 24% of applicants are accepted to the school due to the large number of applicants for the limited enrollment spots. More information on admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $46,000 for the year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's tuition calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. University of Notre Dame may provide financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Notre Dame Irish participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Available sports offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-A)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-A)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-A)

Students can visit the school's http://www.nd.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Law Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Notre Dame 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

• Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
  • Total Employment: 320
  • Average Hourly Rate: $54.99
  • Average Annual Salary: $114380

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

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).