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Admissions Survey Excerpts
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Alumni
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The admissions process is very straightforward. It is a simple
application with a short (2 page) essay and a few recommendations. The
university... READ MORE
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Current Student
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The process is straight-forward and comparatively short. Much like
other schools, the emphasis is on undergrad GPA and LSAT scores with
medians s... READ MORE
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Alumni
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In 1998 a 155 LSAT and good undergraduate grades were enough. Now, I
believe things have changed and being accepted to GSU is much more
difficult... READ MORE
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Alumni
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The essay is important and it will be read. Highlight your work ethic
and your determination to succeed, especially if you're leaving the work
fo... READ MORE
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Academics Survey Excerpts
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Alumni
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The part-time program is fairly rigid if you need to do night classes
only. The first two years involve the classes full-time students take
in th... READ MORE
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Current Student
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Required classes are graded on a strict curve and are generally
socratic. The night sections [geared toward part-timers] are often more
laid back.... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Grading is tough, rigid curves are in place, but this is not a bad
thing, everyone is in the same boat and grading is anonymous. If you
pretty mu... READ MORE
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Alumni
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The professors are top notch in every respect. The teaching is superb,
and the grading is fair. Electives in current topics are routinely
added ... READ MORE
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Employment Prospect Survey Excerpts
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Alumni
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The GSU Law School has been growing in prestige and is gaining a good reputation with local employers. The career office does a good job of facilitat... READ MORE
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Current Student
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Although obviously not HYS, GSU does very well in state and has gained an exceptional reputation with employers in Atlanta. The number of jobs is grow... READ MORE
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Alumni
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GSU students get the same love from Georgia law firms. In fact, Georgia law firms think very highly of GSU grads. Career placement does an okay job.... READ MORE
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Alumni
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GSU's prestige extends beyond the borders of Georgia and continues to expand. GSU students are known for their strong foundation in the fundamentals ... READ MORE
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Quality of Life Survey Excerpts
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Alumni
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Campus is located in downtown Atlanta and only limited housing is
available (maybe only for undergraduates). Despite the urban location,
safety i... READ MORE
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Current Student
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GSU is historically a commuter school although it has recently added
some graduate housing. These facilities are peppered with boisterous
undergra... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Campus is urban, and feels less like a college campus than most. Law
college's building is not great (yet with recent classroom upgrades in
techn... READ MORE
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Alumni
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GSU is in downtown Atlanta. The facilities are excellent and the law
school enjoys access to all the undergrad facilities. Recent
improvements a... READ MORE
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Social Life Survey Excerpts
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Alumni
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The part-time students are not focused on the social aspects of the law
school. There are a number of organizations for individuals to be
involve... READ MORE
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Current Student
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When there are social gatherings they generally take place close to
alcohol, often in Buckhead, occasionally Midtown, or at Manny's. All of
these ... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Not much time for social life in law school, although it is easy enough
to make good law school friends. READ MORE
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Alumni
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Get involved with a group or activity that appeals to you; that's where
you'll meet the friends who will be your colleagues in the future. READ MORE
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