Michigan State University

MSU Law is a good value if you 1) have a generous scholarship and 2) intend to practice in Michigan or in an area where MSU has a good reputation. I was fortunate enough to make connections with people in places where I plan to practice thanks to my law clerk position (which MSU Law helped me land). The school's location near the state's capital is ideal, and the legal opportunities are endless if you are open minded and willing. To be frank, East Lansing and Lansing don't have much to offer in terms... Read More of a nightlife/social life, but it's not a metropolitan area, so I've learned to accept it for what it is. Besides, the environment is more conducive to studying. Attending MSU Law is truly what you make of it; take interesting courses but make sure you're well-equipped for the bar, gain legal experience by taking advantage of the school's location, and build strong and genuine connections with your peers, professors, and employers.

Pros: -Great professors -supportive staff -small close knit community -the tuition is pretty affordable compared to other law schools -cost of living in East Lansing -plenty of shopping and places to eat Cons: - on campus parking is limited -some of the required courses are not required for the bar and I felt like my money was wasted -sometimes the internet is really slow, but that is only because so many people have their devices and cellphones on the network -small college town so if you're looking... Read More for entertainment (if you have the free time) you are limited bars filled with undergrads

The pros of the MSU law program is that it provides a lot of resources for students to grow as a law student and future practicing lawyer. It has an academic success program that provides an opportunity for students struggling with the first year classes to get extra help and more one on one practice questions and tutoring sessions. Along with this, the law school provides several law clinics such as small business law clinic, immigration law clinic, housing clinic and many more. Through these clinics... Read More students get a hands on experience with interviewing clients and case handling. Along with the pros, the cons of Msu law program is that it does not provide enough school based scholarship opportunities for second and third year students. As students take more credits during these years it would be very helpful to be given an opportunity with scholarship awards based on application and not just grades.