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The JD curriculum is 鈥渜uite rigorous,鈥 and 鈥測ou have to be willing to put in the work to get the results鈥; however, MSU invests in its students鈥 success. One student explains, 鈥淭he law college is good at providing academic resources for students such as labs, advisement, and TAs for 1Ls.鈥 In the library, 鈥渢he research librarians are great at helping students find what they are looking for,鈥 as well as keeping the noise levels reasonable during exams. Highly student-friendly, the law school鈥檚 administration is praised for their efficiency, friendliness, and contemporary approach to education, especially the school鈥檚 鈥済reat Dean, who understands the current legal market and the changing legal education system.鈥 Throughout departments and processes, 鈥渢he administration at MSU is actively involved in making sure you receive a high-quality legal education,鈥 and they 鈥済enuinely want to connect with students.鈥 For example, 鈥渢he deans have a free lunch meeting once a month where they explain what is going on in the school and let students ask questions.鈥
There are many ways to put your legal skills into practice at MSU, including the school鈥檚 鈥渆xcellent Moot Court and Law Review opportunities.鈥 Of particular note, 鈥渢he emphasis on clinical experience and expansion of the clinical programs at MSU College of Law is second to none.鈥 Depending on your area of interest, 鈥渢here are about seven or eight different clinics that 2Ls and 3Ls can enroll in, ranging from Tax and Housing to Chance at Childhood and Plea and Sentencing.鈥 Alternatively, MSU鈥檚 鈥済eographic location (adjacent to the state capitol, Lansing) enables students to pursue a variety of internand externships in lieu of the offered clinics.鈥 Those interested in government work can augment these experiences through the school鈥檚 popular 鈥渟emester in Washington, D.C.,鈥 which combines professional experience at a federal agency coupled with the ongoing course work at MSU.
After graduation, students looking for work in Michigan appreciate the school鈥檚 great local reputation. Propitiously located in the capital city of Lansing, 鈥渢here are a lot of opportunities for work within a few miles of school,鈥 particularly for those interested in government-related positions. For those planning to practice outside of the Great Lakes state, note the words of one student in particular who affirms that 鈥渃areer services is an extremely useful department for in-state students. However, more could be done to improve the ability of out-of-state students to obtain internships and externships.鈥
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The law school is located in an 鈥渆xcellent building,鈥 which is 鈥渘ewly renovated with wireless throughout.鈥 In addition to nice study spaces and common areas, 鈥渢here are private study rooms for groups that can be reserved in advance.鈥 Plus, 鈥淪party鈥檚, the cafe in the law school, is a great spot to get caffeine before late nights or long classes.鈥 Located in a bustling 鈥渃ollege town,鈥 law students benefit from an affordable and relaxed lifestyle in hometown Lansing. When they need a change of scenery, 鈥淓. Lansing and Lansing offer a wide range of cuisines and other activities that don鈥檛 have to revolve around the school.鈥
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East Lansing, MI 48824-1300