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Admissions Survey Excerpts
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Alumni
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As with all law schools, you must take the LSAT. Willamette is not the
most selective law school, but you should still have at least a 150
score ... READ MORE
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Former Student
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The admissions process is standard of most law schools. It consists of
their basic application and sending the LSDAS report. Over 65% of the
app... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Willamette's admissions process has become more selective every year
since I applied. Although its acceptance rate is fairly high,
Willamette is ... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Fifteen years ago, the admissions process was fairly simple.
Application, including essay were required. Information from
undergraduate and/or o... READ MORE
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Academics Survey Excerpts
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Alumni
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Despite its ranking (Willamette recently dropped to the fourth-tier),
Willamette has an excellent academic program. It has renowned
professors in... READ MORE
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Former Student
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Your first semester is assigned to you, you won't have any choices
among your classes. You will be assigned with a group of people, and
the major... READ MORE
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Alumni
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There is a good mix of curriculum, although in the past students have
complained about conflicts in scheduling -- making it hard to get ALL
the cl... READ MORE
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Alumni
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During the time period from 1991-1994, each law school level (1-3 years)
was divided into 6 small sections of 20-30 students. Some courses are
li... READ MORE
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Employment Prospect Survey Excerpts
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Alumni
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Career services is very helpful, with seminars on resume and cover letter writing, interviewing, legal specializations, etc. Willamette operates a me... READ MORE
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Former Student
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Willamette has a decent reputation in Oregon. If you don't plan on practicing in Oregon or Washington I would think twice about attending here. Lewi... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Oregon's legal economy is not the best. That being said, Willamette has a strong reputation throughout the state, especially since Willamette has dra... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Graduates at the top of the class (10% and up) can usually obtain prestigious positions at local lawfirms in Washington, Oregon, Idaho. May be more d... READ MORE
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Quality of Life Survey Excerpts
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Alumni
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I loved living in Salem. It is a small town, but close to the big city
(Portland, OR is only 45 minutes away by car). Cost of living is much
les... READ MORE
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Former Student
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Everyone pretty much lives off campus. My advice is to live in South
Salem, DO NOT live North of the law school. Stay west of I-5 and you
will b... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Salem is a good town for law school. It's a somewhat sleepy town --
not much to do late at night -- but that's great for studying. Salem
is easy... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Salem is a small town and is the seat of government for the State of
Oregon. Excellent place to be for future politicians or those who
desire to ... READ MORE
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Social Life Survey Excerpts
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Alumni
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The Student Bar Association plans many events for the law students:
dances, picnics, softball, etc. "Law Revue" is similar to a prom, but
for law... READ MORE
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Former Student
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SBA does a lot of events that involve the students. Most students
didn't find the time to attend first year. Generally you will be busy
studying... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Social life is pretty good. The Student Bar Association plans a number
of events throughout the year, including BBQs, etc. Other student
organiz... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Its been such a long time since I was a student. Local hangouts have
probably changed. Seems that there were several bars that the law
students f... READ MORE
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