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« Top TLS Profiles - Third/Fourth Tier - TLS Programs - TLS Stats - Rankings Texas Wesleyan University School of LawOverview Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, originally Dallas/Fort Worth School of Law, was founded in 1989 and moved to Forth Worth in 1997. The law school, while relatively young, boasts many student organizations and over 2,000 alumni working throughout the Dallas/Forth Worth area. It seeks to train students by “providing a strong theoretical foundation and the practical skills necessary to traverse the dynamic legal landscape of the 21st Century.”
In 2009, admitted full-time students at Texas Wesleyan had a median LSAT of 153 and a median GPA of 3.21. Admitted part-time students had a median LSAT of 152 and a median GPA of 3.03. Texas Wesleyan, in 2008, admitted 48.4 percent of its 1,951 full-time applicants and 51.2 percent of its 407 part-time applicants. Of the 945 people admitted, 273 enrolled. Current students say the admissions process focused on the applicant’s LSAT score, GPA and personal statement. Because scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis, it is prudent to apply as soon as possible. Texas Wesleyan is a private school, so tuition does not vary by state of residency. For a full-time student, the cost comes to just over $25,000 for the academic year, while a part-time student pays $17,900. Texas Wesleyan, in 2008, offered about 44 percent of its full-time students and about 29 percent of its part-time students some form of grant aid. The median amount of grant aid was $7,500 per full-time recipient and $5,000 per part-time recipient. While this aid is generous, the average graduate in 2008 had $79,213 in debt. Texas Wesleyan does not offer its students a loan repayment assistance program. Academics The law school typically teaches its first-years in sections of 92 students. The law school has 47 teaching faculty members and a high student-to-faculty ratio of 24.2 to 1. 1Ls at Texas Wesleyan all take the same courses, including civil procedure, legal writing, contracts, property, torts and criminal law. Professors are described as highly knowledgeable and helpful. Students describe the workload as intense and the grading curve as harsh. Due to these factors, academic attrition after the first year is approximately 9 percent. Quality of Life There is no exclusive on-campus housing for law students, but students may live in undergraduate housing and off campus, throughout Fort Worth. Students say the facilities at Texas Wesleyan are great, citing a newly renovated library and wireless Internet access throughout campus. Students also seem to enjoy Fort Worth’s unique amenities. Whether it’s because of the theater, restaurants, bars, shopping or pleasant weather, Fort Worth seems to offer a perfect blend of big city appeal and small town comfort. Employment Prospects and Bar Passage In 2008, about 82 percent of Texas Wesleyan law students were known to be employed within nine months of graduation. Of those, 91 percent were working in the state of Texas, earning a median amount of $62,450 in the private sector and $50,000 in the public sector. Students say there are plenty of employment opportunities in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and that the career services department is actively forming relationships with Texas-area employers. The top Texas law firms only recruit from the top 5 percent of the class, so if a big law firm is your goal, you will certainly have your work cut out for you. In 2009, Texas Wesleyan students passed the Texas state bar at an average rate of 87.6 percent, 3.6 percentage points higher than Texas’ overall bar passage rate. This places Texas Wesleyan in 7th place out of nine ABA-accredited Texas law schools. By this standard, Texas Wesleyan still has quite a way to go to distinguish itself. Conclusion While the school is relatively new and has a Tier 4 ranking, Texas Wesleyan offers relatively low tuition rates, good bar preparation and solid employment statistics for graduates in Texas. The average debt is par for the course for law students, so if you want to live and study in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, Texas Wesleyan can be a great choice. Contact Information Texas Wesleyan University School of Law Quick Facts U.S. News & World Report Ranking: Tier 4 |
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