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Valparaiso University School of Law admissions and applications


Get the inside scoop on Valparaiso University School of Law admissions. Vault provides detailed accounts by students & alumni of the admissions process, including advice on getting in, applications, interviews, essays, and selectivity.


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Admissions Survey Excerpts
Alumni
This was a pretty smooth process. No real hangups at all. The early admission was quick and easy. I had a response by November of my last year ...   READ MORE
Alumni
Honestly, all that I remember about the admissions process is that it was painless and simple. In fact, the Application was free because I submit...   READ MORE
Current Student
LSAT Prep-I feel that schools place to heavy a weight on LSAT scores as being indicative of performance in law school. As far as the testing proces...   READ MORE
Current Student
Free application   READ MORE
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Academics Survey Excerpts
Alumni
The quality of the faculty is wonderful. The professors know their areas of law, and, more importantly, are able to actually convey that knowledg...   READ MORE
Alumni
There is a fair mix of practical and theory based classes, and once you are an upper level law student you have many more options available. I be...   READ MORE
Current Student
I think there is a solid balance between theory and practical. The first year is obviously very theoretical, but there is a 1st year writing and re...   READ MORE
Current Student
manageable workload.    READ MORE
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Employment Prospect Survey Excerpts
Alumni
The career services office is basically a waste of space. I cannot really say what they do in there--besides gossip, walk around, and putting their o...   READ MORE
Alumni
I can only speak for myself, but I had wonderful opportunities available to me. I was able to complete a clerkship before graduation, and I am curren...   READ MORE
Current Student
I am not sure I can answer this very accurately, but from my experience, firms not in the greater Chicago area generally do not pay much attention to ...   READ MORE
Current Student
poor employment prospects for students who do not want to practice in NW Indiana   READ MORE
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Quality of Life Survey Excerpts
Alumni
Valparaiso is a very quiet and safe place. Housing options are generally good. Closer to campus, there are typical college-town options that are...   READ MORE
Alumni
Valparaiso offers a great cost of living and it actually boasts several impressive eateries. There are housing choices to meet any need, the camp...   READ MORE
Current Student
There is no on campus housing. You basically become a part of the greater Valparaiso community. I would describe it as a pleasant midwestern town,...   READ MORE
Current Student
cost of living is low, but so is quality of living.    READ MORE
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Social Life Survey Excerpts
Alumni
Social life at Valpo can be slow. There are a decent array of dive bars where you can get a beer and chat with friends. But, for a really divers...   READ MORE
Alumni
Shockingly, the sociability of the students far exceeded my expectations. Valparaiso is a small community and school; therefore, the class is mor...   READ MORE
Current Student
There is some sort of a social scene. I would say it's pretty low-key and consisting of bars and sports. There aren't any "clubs" around. But I g...   READ MORE
Current Student
student organizations are good at organizing activities.    READ MORE

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