Overview

Applicants
718
Acceptance Rate
67%
Median Undergrad GPA
3.11
Accepted Applicants Who Attend
130

Test Scores

LSAT
25th-75th percentile
(enrolled students)
144 - 153

Deadlines

Application Deadlines
July 15

Application Process

Rolling Admissions
Yes

Application Fee
$0

CAS Service Used
Yes

Applicants accepted in terms other than fall
Yes

Transfer Applicants Accepted
Yes

Deferred Admission
Yes

Other Admission Factors

Academic

LSAT Score
Undergraduate GPA
Essay / Personal Statement

Selectivity Rating

Faculty Information

Student/Faculty
17:1
Total Faculty
110

41
Female
8
Underrepresented Minorities


Students Say

At Mississippi College, a 鈥減ositive learning environment鈥 and friendly staff offset the inevitable challenges of a legal education. Rather than promoting cutthroat competition or scary Socratic questioning, 鈥渢he faculty and staff at MC Law are a unique bunch filled with kindness and enthusiasm.鈥 Students praise their school鈥檚 moderate size, saying it allows for a more rewarding academic experience. While one may have a few large lecture courses, many 鈥渟maller classrooms allow for more collaboration because students sit around round tables.鈥 Plus, the academic intimacy really pays off at MC, where students can find 鈥淢S State Supreme Court justices teaching seminars, Federal District Court judges leading lectures, and practicing attorneys from the city of Jackson and surrounding areas leading our legal writing program.鈥 Despite their all-star credentials, 鈥渢he professors make a wonderful effort to ensure that you understand the concepts, whether you ask in class or out of class.鈥 That extra help can really pay off, as 鈥渢he low GPA curve creates a more competitive environment than most people like to admit.鈥
There is a 鈥渧ery strong emphasis on writing鈥 throughout the MC curriculum, as well as an 鈥渆xceptional legal research staff鈥 in the library. For those with a specific legal interest, the school also offers several special centers, like the Bioethics and Health Law Center and the Public Service Law Center, which operate both academic and extracurricular programs, as well as the opportunity to earn special certificates at graduation. Nonetheless, a handful of students worry that 鈥渟ome of the professors are too theoretical鈥 in their approach to the course work, while others say, 鈥淭he school should require more research classes.鈥 Fortunately, Mississippi College augments traditional classroom instruction with numerous hands-on learning tools, which 鈥渁llow everyone an opportunity to see how law is practiced in a variety of fields while taking classroom courses.鈥 For example, 鈥渢he training provided by the Moot Court program provides law students with the practical skills needed to make the transition into effective young attorneys.鈥 In addition to moot court, students are eager to point out that 鈥渢here are other exceptional programs here such as the Adoption Clinic, the Externship Program, and the Pro Bono Certificate program that are rarely discussed.鈥 In addition, there is the newly added Small Law and Solo Practice Certificate Program. One area in which the school has improved in recent years is bar passage rate with an 85 percent pass rate for first time test takes in July 2013.
Yet, when it comes to the real world, 鈥渂eing in the state's capital is definitely a huge plus to attending school鈥 at Mississippi College. 鈥淎s the only law school in the capital city, MC Law students receive a unique opportunity to [receive] practical experience through many clerkships, externships, and internships.鈥 Through these practical programs, students make professional connections and have 鈥渃ontact with state and federal bench, bar, and state legislators on a regular basis.鈥 Back on campus, 鈥渢he school strives to keep the classroom technologically updated and recently added a new mock courtroom and several classrooms.鈥 These amenities are certainly nice, but they also come at a price. As a private institution, 鈥渢uition and books costs are very high鈥 at Mississippi College. The good news is that students feel their investment is respected at MC, where everyone is 鈥渋ncredibly accommodating鈥 and 鈥渨illing to help you any way they possibly can.鈥 From financial aid to registrars, the 鈥渁dministration at MC is extremely friendly,鈥 including the school鈥檚 new dean who is very approachable even scheduling student town meetings and monthly Days with the Dean. Believe it or not, one may even 鈥渟ee the dean weeding the landscaping or picking up trash in the parking lot.鈥

Career overview

Pass Rate for First-Time Bar Exam
76%
Median Starting Salary
$58,008
% of graduates who are employed within ten months of graduation
71%
% of job accepting graduates providing useable salary information
48%

Career Services

On campus summer employment recruitment for first year JD students
Yes

On campus summer employment recruitment for second year JD students
Yes

# of Employers that Recruit on Campus Each Year
25

Employers who most frequently hire graduates
Multi-state Law Firms; Mississippi Law Firms; State Government; Federal Government; Business; US Military; International Law Firms

Graduates Employed by Area

43%
Private Practice
11%
Business/Industry
9%
Judicial Clerkships
7%
Government
1%
Public Interes

Graduates Employed by Region

48%
South
17%
South West
3%
MidWest
2%
Mid-Atlantic
1%
Mountain

Prominent Alumni

Robert Hurt
U.S. Congress

Sharion Aycock
Federal District Judge

L. Joe Lee
Chief Judge, MS Court of Appeals

Mike Parker
Federal Magistrate Judge

Robert Walker
Federal Magistrate Judge

Dates

Financial Aid Rating
Jul 1
Application Deadlines
Mar 1

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Annual Total Aid Package Awarded
$48,000

% Students Receiving Some Aid
83%

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$36,540
Estimated Off-Campus Room and Board
$12,325
Estimated Cost for Books / Academic Expense
$1,100
Fees
$1,662

Student Body Profile

Total Enrollment
432
Parent Institution Enrollement
4,668

Number of Foreign Countries Represented
6
Average Age at Entry
26

% Out-of-State
56%
% International
1%

Demographics

22.00%
% Under-represented Minorities

95% are full time
5% are part time
45% female
55% male

Campus Life

Students Say

MC Law 鈥減rovides a comfortable environment conducive to learning,鈥 and most students say cooperation trumps competition in the classroom and in the courtroom. At Mississippi College, 鈥渆veryone is friendly and works together towards the one single goal of graduation and passing the bar鈥he school is small enough that you know most of the people in your classes, and can recognize everyone in the halls.鈥 A student shares, 鈥淚 think that in any academic setting there will be factions and competition on some level. However, my experience was that most students were cordial, helpful, and conducted themselves as if they were part of one really big team moving toward one common goal鈥攇raduation.鈥
Although some would love to see 鈥渕ore campus activities鈥 specifically planned for law students, they say there is a great social atmosphere at Mississippi College. There are parties and other activities organized by the Student Bar Association, as well as student-run clubs and associations. Overall, 鈥渢he number of student run social events is pretty high, and it does allow for students to branch out and meet others.鈥 Nevertheless, one鈥檚 level of involvement is individualized. 鈥淢C Law has a wonderful social base which is just right if you choose to be social, but is not overly pressured.鈥 Unfortunately, students note a 鈥渓ack of quality social events鈥 in surrounding Jackson.

More Information

% of Classrooms with Internet Access
100%

Admissions Office Contact

Contact
Karen Flowers
Director of Admissions

Address
151 East Griffith Street
Jackson, MS 39201

Phone
601-925-7152

Email
admissions@mc.edu


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