Drexel Welcomes First J.D. Class

Drexel University's new College of Law welcomed its first class of J.D. students at a ceremony held on August 16.

The class of 185 students has been divided into 3 sections of approximately 60 students each. They will be taught by 12 full time and 2 adjunct faculty members.

Drexel's J.D. education includes a cooperative internship with a local employer. To date, Drexel has secured co-op arrangements with 91 employers, including law firms, government agencies, corporations, and non-profits. The only other U.S. law school which follows this model is Northeastern University School of Law in Boston.

Drexel's first J.D. class has an average GPA of 3.4 and an average LSAT score of 156. 50 per cent have prior work experience and 33 per cent already hold graduate degrees.

The Drexel University College of Law has applied to the American Bar Association for provisional accreditation. It hopes to receive accreditation before the entering class of students graduates.

Source: "College of Law to Open Next Week," by Aditi Dubey. The Triangle (the Drexel University student newspaper), August 11, 2006.