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Admissions Survey Excerpts
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Current Student
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Keys to Admission: Timing, Stats and Letters of Reference
Timing: Applications were accepted as early as August prior to the year I wished to start... READ MORE
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Current Student
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Mercer Law tends to place less emphasis on raw numbers (GPA, LSAT, etc)
than on the applicant as a whole person. Thus, unique experiences,
strong... READ MORE
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Alumni
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The admissions process was competitive, but fair. I highly recommend
getting your application in early, so that you qualify for ALL of the
availa... READ MORE
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Alumni
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The admissions process was typical of any law school program. However,
the admissions staff was very helpful whenever I called. READ MORE
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Academics Survey Excerpts
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Current Student
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Academic Programs: The school is an ABA accredited law school that primarily uses the
problem method and Socratic methods for teaching. The school i... READ MORE
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Current Student
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Most law school curricula are virtually identical to one another,
including Mercer's. The most distinctive aspect of the Mercer
curriculum is its... READ MORE
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Alumni
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The Woodruff Curriculum is unique to Mercer, and encompasses a focus on
legal research and writing. In addition to the required courses in
Writin... READ MORE
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Alumni
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The quality of instruction at Mercer Law was first rate. The professors
were very accessable. The grading was very fair. The workload was
typic... READ MORE
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Employment Prospect Survey Excerpts
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Current Student
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Career Services - The career prospects seem to correspond with your class ranking, chosen career path, and location in which you wish to practive. The... READ MORE
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Current Student
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Mercer is well thought of in the South, and especially so in Georgia. Outside the South, Mercer is not ill-thought-of; it's probably just not thought... READ MORE
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Alumni
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While the school is located in the heart of Georgia, the employment prospects are much more broad. The school enjoys great relationships with many Do... READ MORE
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Alumni
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As someone who wanted to remain in the Southeast United States, Mercer was a very helpful on my resume. The alumni network is very active and support... READ MORE
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Quality of Life Survey Excerpts
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Current Student
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Housing: Many students stay within walking distance in the historic district. You are
surrounded by antebellum homes and can walk to school. The dow... READ MORE
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Current Student
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Most Mercer Law students live in the historic neighborhood around the
law school in houses converted into apartments. As a result, crime is
infre... READ MORE
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Alumni
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While Macon offers very little in the way of nightlife, the environment
is conducive to study and allows few distractions. However, for
entertain... READ MORE
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Alumni
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The Mercer Law community is very close. The campus is simply
incredible. The law school facilities are second to none. READ MORE
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Social Life Survey Excerpts
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Current Student
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Restaurant & Club Highlights:
Clubs: Trios, Dea,
Pizza: Jenoely's - $3 lunch deal with drink, Cafe Giambrone's - best garlic knots ever
Downtown... READ MORE
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Current Student
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Macon is a nice enough city, but it's not bustling, nor is it a college
town (despite the presence of several colleges). There's enough to keep
a... READ MORE
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Alumni
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As mentioned above, Macon offers a limited nightlife, but there are
several clubs and dining opportunities in the downtown area (just a few
blocks... READ MORE
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Alumni
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The social life at the law school was very good. It was better for
married students than single students - Macon is not a very big city.
However,... READ MORE
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