School of Law
Los Angeles, CA 90089
(213) 740-2523
Fax: (213) 740-4570
www.usc.edu/law
Total graduate enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . 628
Hispanic graduate enrollment . . . . . . . . . . 68
Percent Hispanic graduate enrollment . . 11
Total J.D. degrees earned. . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
J.D. degrees earned by Hispanics . . . . . . 26
Percent of J.D. degrees
earned by Hispanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
The University of Southern California Law School is nationally recognized for its rigorous academic and research programs, stellar faculty, and diverse student body. Professors are experts in a range of interdisciplinary fields, and courses emphasize the law’s dynamic role in cultural, social, political, and economic spheres. Clinical education, internship and public interest programs, and lively student and alumni organizations contribute to a stimulating and supportive learning environment.
The school’s La Raza Law Student Association and its Alumni Advisory Board are particularly active in the life of the law school, and Hispanic students are leaders across the spectrum of student organizations.
5. St. Mary’s University
School of Law
One Camino Santa Maria
San Antonio, TX 78228
(866) 639-5831
Fax: (210) 431-4202
www.stmarytx.edu
Total graduate enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . 705
Hispanic graduate enrollment . . . . . . . . . 272
Percent Hispanic graduate enrollment . . 39
Total J.D. degrees earned. . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
J.D. degrees earned by Hispanics . . . . . . 93
Percent of J.D. degrees
earned by Hispanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Student enrollment at St. Mary’s University School of Law, this year celebrating 75 years of legal education, continues to reflect the rich Hispanic heritage of the region. Hispanic graduates of the law school have included three members of Congress, state and federal judges, prominent defense and prosecution attorneys, and a national president of LULAC. Applicants can expect a rigorous academic program, a welcoming environment, a supportive faculty, alumni mentors, and perceptive advice from the Office of Academic Excellence. “Visiténos,” says Dean Bill Piatt, one of only two Hispanic law school deans in the country.
6. University of Miami
School of Law
1311 Miller Drive, Room F-203
Coral Gables, CA 33146
(305) 284-2795
Fax: (305) 284-3084
www.law.miami.edu
Total graduate enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . 1,047
Hispanic graduate enrollment . . . . . . . . . 178
Percent Hispanic graduate enrollment . . 17
Total J.D. degrees earned . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
J.D. degrees earned by Hispanics . . . . . . 68
Percent of J.D. degrees
earned by Hispanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
“Hispanic students thrive at UM,” says Associate Dean Stephen Schnably. “A third of our student organizations are headed by Hispanic law students.” UM’s mentoring programs help students
get the most out of its rigorous and innovative curriculum, offered by a faculty recognized nationwide for its academic excellence and strong commitment to teaching. And with one of the most diverse student bodies in the country, UM uses its externship and pro bono programs to take full advantage of metropolitan Miami – an exuberant and exciting place to study law.
“Whether in major law firms around the country, in business, or as elected officials and judges,” says Dean Schnably, “UM’s Hispanic alumni have a strong record of success.”
