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Stanford, CA 94305-8610
(650) 723-4985
Fax: (723) 723-0838
http://www.law.stanford.edu

Total graduate enrollment - 527
Hispanic graduate enrollment - 65
Percent Hispanic graduate enrollment - 12%
Total J.D. degrees earned - 166
J.D. degrees earned by Hispanics - 24
Percent of J.D. degrees earned by Hispanics - 14%

The diversity of the student body and increasing diversity of the faculty help retain Hispanics and other minority students. The intimacy of the law school's class size also fosters the sharing of cultural experiences, enriching classroom discussion. The very active Hispanic student organization, the Stanford Latino Law Students Association (SLLSA), serves the day-to-day needs of the Hispanic student community and also sponsors school-wide events. SLLSA has hosted a number of "Latino Judges Panels" bringing five Hispanic judges to campus for discussions. SLLSA also runs a mentoring program for entering students, which starts before classes begin and continues throughout the year.

5. University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law
P.O. Box 210176
Tucson, AZ 85721-0176
(520) 621-3477
Fax: (520) 626-1839
http://www.law.arizona.edu

Total graduate enrollment - 456
Hispanic graduate enrollment - 49
Percent Hispanic graduate enrollment - 11%
Total J.D. degrees earned - 153
J.D. degrees earned by Hispanics - 18
Percent of J.D. degrees earned by Hispanics - 12%

Small classes, a first-year mentoring program, and a strong legal writing program help students acclimate to the demands of a top-tier public law school. In addition to a rigorous core curriculum, the college offers learning and clinical opportunities in immigration law, environmental law, indigenous people's law and policy, business and commercial law, and international law (through the affiliated National Law Center for Inter-American Free Trade). Outside the classroom, most students engage in clinical, internship, community service, or student organization work, including La Raza, an active chapter of the Hispanic National Bar Association. Academic events include visits from distinguished judges and scholars, luncheons with practitioners, and weekly lectures or brown bag seminars on current issues. The Career Services office works with law firms across the country as well as in the southwest to offer students training and support throughout law school.

6. Florida State University College of Law
425 West Jefferson St.
Tallahassee, FL 32306-1601
(850) 644-3787
Fax: (850) 644-7284
http://www.law.fsu.edu

Total graduate enrollment - 772
Hispanic graduate enrollment - 64
Percent Hispanic graduate enrollment - 8%
Total J.D. degrees earned - 274
J.D. degrees earned by Hispanics - 19
Percent of J.D. degrees earned by Hispanics - 7%

Florida State University College of Law is committed to providing an enriching academic learning experience for all of its students. To this end, the school has implemented a number of successful initiatives designed to recruit and retain a diverse student body. Active student organizations such as the Latino Graduate Student Association and the Cuban American Student Association provide a wealth of cultural outlets, mentoring opportunities and peer support for Hispanic students. In addition to hosting a number of programs and events geared towards recruiting talented Hispanic students, the college also strives to provide a supportive environment for its current law students, many of whom work closely with the admissions office as school ambassadors and pre-law advisors.