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7. University of Connecticut
School of Law
Hartford, CT
(860) 570-5100
www.law.uconn.edu

Total graduate enrollment 743
Hispanic graduate enrollment 62
Percent Hispanic graduate enrollment 8%
Total J.D. degrees earned 172
J.D. degrees earned by Hispanics 3
Percent of J.D. degrees earned 2% by Hispanics

The University of Connecticut School of Law participates in pre-law outreach by holding forums and mini "law days" in cities that have Hispanic majority populations in the state. In the High School Mentor Program, 75 percent of the participants are Hispanic. The Connecticut Lawyers Group (CLG), an organization dedicated to expanding diversity in the state's legal community, has partnered with the school to host programs and networking opportunities for Hispanic and other minority law students. Support from the Latino Law Students Association has helped to double the number of self-identified Hispanics matriculated since 2000. Affiliations with the CLG, the Hispanic National Bar Association, and the Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association allow students to meet members of the bench and bar.

8. Southwestern University
School of Law
Los Angeles, CA
(213) 738-6717
www.swlaw.edu

Total graduate enrollment 967
Hispanic graduate enrollment 100
Percent Hispanic graduate enrollment 10%
Total J.D. degrees earned 248
J.D. degrees earned by Hispanics 34
Percent of J.D. degrees earned 14% by Hispanics

Committed to diversity throughout its 94-year history, Southwestern continues to attract and support a large contingent of Hispanic students. The school belongs to the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities. The Latino Law Students Association is one of the most active groups on campus and has been honored by the Mexican American Bar Foundation. Southwestern students have served as National General Counsel and Western Regional President of the Hispanic National Bar Association/Law Student Division. The school offers several scholarships for students of Hispanic heritage, academic support programs, and alumni mentor programs. The campus includes a historic art deco landmark: The Julian C. Dixon Courtroom and Advocacy Center, the most technologically advanced center of its kind.

9. University of California, Los Angeles
School of Law
Los Angeles, CA
(310) 825-2080
www.law.ucla.edu

Total graduate enrollment 943
Hispanic graduate enrollment 74
Percent Hispanic graduate enrollment 8%
Total J.D. degrees earned 328
J.D. degrees earned by Hispanics 27
Percent of J.D. degrees earned 8% by Hispanics

The law school is home to the Chicano-Latino Law Review, one of a few legal journals in the country devoted to scholarly analysis of issues relevant to Spanish-speaking communities. The La Raza Law Student Association advocates for training that prepares students to meet the needs of the legally underserved, particularly in the Hispanic community, and provides academic support for students through a mentorship program. Faculty members, consistently honored for teaching excellence, are among the nation's most prolific legal scholarly authors.

10. Florida State University
College of Law
Tallahassee, FL
(850) 644-3787
www.law.fsu.edu

Total graduate enrollment 748
Hispanic graduate enrollment 66
Percent Hispanic graduate enrollment 9%
Total J.D. degrees earned 205
J.D. degrees earned by Hispanics 23
Percent of J.D. degrees earned 11% by Hispanics

In addition to hosting programs and events geared towards recruiting Hispanics, the college strives to provide a supportive environment for current students. Organizations such as the Latino Graduate Student Association, Cuban American Student Association, and Puerto Rican Student Association provide mentoring and peer support for Hispanic students.