Law Program

The law degree program at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 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 Florida colleges that offer law program.

The Law program at FAMU is accredited by the American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar for more than 16 years.

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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU)

1 Aerospace Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL

FAMU is a public historically black institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. Most historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were established after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. As a land grant institution this school is one of the larger public institutions in the state of Florida. Approximately thirteen thousand students are enrolled yearly at FAMU.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Social Sciences

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. Most students admitted to FAMU have an SAT score in a range of 1280 to 1530, or an ACT score between 18 to 22. This school has an admissions rate of about 48% of which only 52% chose to attend. More information on admissions can be found at famu.edu.

Tuition & fees at FAMU vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs approximately $5,700 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $19,000 annually. Student housing is available for students and costs about $5,400 each year. Some students at FAMU may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

FAMU offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students who would like to see more about Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University can visit their website at http://www.famu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Law Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 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

• Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL
  • Total Employment: 760
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.93
  • Average Annual Salary: $85130

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).