Case Western Reserve University

Working this program is challenging. The school lists it as a four year program but they do try to help you to make it possible to complete in 3 1/2 years. Cleveland is a nice area, I have certainly lived in worse. But I am a country girl at heart and so I prefer quiet country living to the hustle and bustle of the city. The Campus is a relatively safe place and the school does a lot to try to stay on top of issues that do arise from time to time. There are always opportunities for networking and... Read More learning outside the classroom. The law school in particular hosts many guest lectures that are about an hour long and can give students and faculty an in depth look on a specific aspect of law that they are interested in. (e.g. Family Law and how to treat child victims of abuse, counterintelligence demands of the war on terror, or even something like the problems in I.P. law that stem from a world that is almost entirely virtual now). The Political Science Department is great too; although there is really no graduate cohort in this area. I am one of 2 students pursuing a graduate degree in the department, but i personally feel that gives me a leg up because I have the nearly undivided attention of the faculty that are teaching whatever class I happen to be taking at the moment. Case is a great choice for law and not too shabby for the Political Science Department either.

Case Western Reserve University school of law is an amazing place to choose to attend law school. In terms of academics, there is a great encouragement and tendency for students to support one another. The career office is amazing, and the network Case has allowed connections all over the country and even academically. They are generous with scholarships. The professors and staff are always willing to meet with you, help you, and do whatever they can to make your time as a law student easier. Great... Read More pick for a school-- no regrets. The only significant cons to attending school here is the unreliable Cleveland transportation system, sometimes safety is an issue if you venture too far from campus in the wrong area.

CWRU School of Law has its ups and downs. The instruction is great, the professors care about preparing you for the bar and real practice and generally take a genuine interest in your future. There is plenty of opportunity to get involved in extra-curricular activities such as legal clinics, volunteer work, journals and peer tutoring. One thing that could be improved is the administration. Financial Aid is important for many students, and during my time at CWRU there was only one adviser for the... Read More entire law school. While I never had an issue myself, I knew several others who did. I just do not think one person is enough for the program size. Also, the career development office could expand its efforts to help those students from out of state who are looking to find jobs in their home states. With that being said, CWRU is located in Cleveland, OH a city that is making a comeback of sorts and has some great opportunities for young professionals in various fields. Not a bad option if you don't mind the Midwest and are concerned about the job market.

Cleveland has a vibrant legal community, and is a wonderful place to study law. It has a low cost of living, and lots of things to do. Case Western Reserve University School of Law has amazing faculty and staff who are all very supportive and accessible. As a student, you really feel that they are invested in you personally. The campus generally feels safe, and there is a very visible security presence on campus, but it is an urban campus. Transportation to and around campus can be a little inconvenient,... Read More but not excessively so. The program is challenging, but manageable. The school does not have a "cut-throat" type of competitive atmosphere, and the other students are generally friendly and cooperative. Overall, Case Western Reserve University is a great place to study law, and I would choose it again if I had to go back and start all over.