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Admissions Survey Excerpts
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Current Student
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Hofstra is located about 30 minutes east of NYC. From what I hear, it
is getting more competitive to get admission. Student body is very
diverse, ... READ MORE
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Alumni
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The process was straight forward. What was not presented well was
financial aid options. READ MORE
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Current Student
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The admissions process was terrible. I didn't get in the first time I
applied but transferred into the school my second year of law school. I
was ... READ MORE
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Current Student
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There was no interview process. The school offers a free application if
you apply on line which was nice. I heard back from the Admissions
departm... READ MORE
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Academics Survey Excerpts
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Current Student
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In my opinion, Professors are one of the top nationwide, many of who
wrote textbooks, supplments that are used nationwide, graduates from
top law ... READ MORE
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Alumni
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The professors were top notch, with some exceptions. Grading was
consistent with one exception (students would get an asterisk next to
the grade ... READ MORE
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Current Student
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The workload is ridiculous, as is any law school. It is a theory based
school so you don't learn many statutes but the theory and history
behind ... READ MORE
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Current Student
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The professors for the most part are outstanding. I had great
professors for my first year. There is a large selection of classes but
trying to ge... READ MORE
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Employment Prospect Survey Excerpts
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Current Student
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From what I saw, virtually all top students have offers from big firms. Firms from NYC and Long Island continue to recruit. Career office is very fr... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Campus recruiting is good, more due to proximity to NYC than efforts of Career Services. Career Services tends to focus on the top 10% of the class. ... READ MORE
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Current Student
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There is excellent on campus recruiting but it is only for the top 10% of the class. The school has an excellent reputation, however, top paying jobs ... READ MORE
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Current Student
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The employers (private firms)that come on campus are outstanding. With the exception of 2-3 firms they are all in the Vault 100. There are only about ... READ MORE
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Quality of Life Survey Excerpts
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Current Student
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Hofstra is probably the best place in Long island suburban setting
where you can easily go to NYC and also enjoy quiet atmosphere.
Compared to NY... READ MORE
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Alumni
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The campus is beautiful. Housing is relatively new. Overall the
neighborhood is safe with some petty crimes such as car break ins. The
dining h... READ MORE
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Current Student
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The campus is beautiful, however, once it gets dark it is not safe at
all. Public safety disappears and they don't have any safety. There are
alwa... READ MORE
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Current Student
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The program is fine. I wouldn't say great. Most of the people are nice
and not overly competative, although there are a few bad apples. The
proble... READ MORE
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Social Life Survey Excerpts
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Current Student
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There are many bars near the school. The giant Roosevelt field mall
right next to school (about less than a mile). Many law school student
organi... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Bogart's is great and offers law school happy hours every Thursday,
usually sponsored by one of the law school clubs. The club will get a
couple ... READ MORE
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Current Student
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There are many good looking kids in the school. Social life is booming,
bar nights, homecoming, greek life is excellent (because of the
undergrad)... READ MORE
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Current Student
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