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Admissions Survey Excerpts
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Alumni
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The admissions process, as I remember it, went fairly smoothly, and I
received an acceptance letter very quickly. There were no interviews.
Ther... READ MORE
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Current Student
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The admissions process was wonderful. When calling in, everyone was
helpful and kind. Most other law schools were not as together and were
rud o... READ MORE
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Alumni
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During the application process I was looking for a school on the East
Coast that had a reputable name that would be transferrable to the West
Coas... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Admissions is a fairly personal process, as there is a relatively small
group that reviews all applications. Applicants can distinguish
themselve... READ MORE
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Academics Survey Excerpts
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Alumni
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DSL has a demanding program, but it was also relaxed. The school is
based in the small town of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and the serene
surrounding... READ MORE
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Current Student
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The quality is astounding. Classes are easy to find, and professors
are VERY approachable. Most law schools say that they have an open
door poli... READ MORE
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Alumni
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The PSU-DSL experience is unlike most law schools in the nation. I had
many other friends at other institutions and when we compared stories
or t... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Dickinson has many very good professors who do an excellent job of
preparing students to actually practice as lawyers. Most teachers have
a good ... READ MORE
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Employment Prospect Survey Excerpts
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Alumni
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DSL has an excellent reputation locally (Harrisburg, PA and Central PA generally). The schools proximity to the state capital provides students with ... READ MORE
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Current Student
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I have great career prospects. Most of my friends will be working in Center City Philadelphia this summer - and I will as well. Many students also p... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Because I attended Penn State I was able to find jobs on both coasts. I spent my first summer working for a large Los Angeles based law firm and my s... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Employment prospects are excellent. Dickinson is well respected in Pennsylvania, especially in central Pennsylvania where it holds a near monopoly on... READ MORE
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Quality of Life Survey Excerpts
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Alumni
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The quality of life at Dickinson was very good. I was fortunate to live
in a nice and affordable two-bedroom apartment three blocks away from
the... READ MORE
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Current Student
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The quality of life in Carlisle is unique. It has a small town feel,
with the resources of the capital just 20 minutes away. Housing is
cheap - ... READ MORE
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Alumni
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The quality of life was great. I came from Los Angeles and yet still
found the small town atmosphere quite refreshing. The law school is
located... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Dickinson is in a charming suburb of Harrisburg (PA state capital), so
this is not the place for people looking for an urban setting. Parking
is ... READ MORE
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Social Life Survey Excerpts
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Alumni
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A handful of bars and restaurants are available for students. There is
far less of a social scene for students that would be available at a
large... READ MORE
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Current Student
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There are a few bars in Carlisle and quite the night life in
Harrisburg. The clubs and activities on campus are extensive -- I do
not think it wo... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Honestly, we partied so much in law school, it was unbelievable. READ MORE
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Alumni
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The student body has an excellent social life, largely because they are
their own group in a relatively small community. Plenty of bars and
resta... READ MORE
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