UST Law View Book 2013-2014

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The School of Law is located in downtown Minneapolis, where most buildings are connected by a skyway system (left) that lets you enjoy the beauty of winter from indoors.

Profile: Class of 2016 Numbers based on enrollment as of Orientation, August 2013 Total Class Size: 115 Gender Female: 43% Male: 57% Average Age: 25 Age Range: 21-48 Minority Enrollment: 15% GPA/LSAT Information GPA LSAT* 3.30 154 Mean 3.38 155 Median 3.01 150 25% 3.66 159 75% *LSAT calculations based on 100 LSAT takers

Number with advanced degrees: 6 Top majors by percentages Political Science 30% Business 12% Psychology 10% Philosophy 9% Humanities 9% States Represented: 21 Countries Represented: 3 Undergraduate Institutions: 64 Represented Include: Baylor University Bowdoin College College of Saint Benedict

Concordia College-MN Franciscan University of Steubenville Loyola University-Chicago Marquette University North Dakota State University-Fargo Princeton University Providence College South Dakota State University University of Arizona University of Colorado-Boulder University of Iowa University of Nebraska-Lincoln University of Manitoba University of Minnesota-Minneapolis University of Notre Dame University of Wisconsin-Madison Whitworth University

Student Body Profile: Total Student Body: 406 Average Age: 26 Percent Minority: 13.6% Full-time faculty: 29 Student/Faculty Ratio: 14:1 Clinic Practice Areas: Elder law, immigration, community justice, consumer bankruptcy, bankruptcy litigation, federal commutations, federal appellate advocacy, misdemeanor defense and nonprofit organizations. Joint degrees with: Business, Catholic Studies, Education (Public Policy), and Social Work

Religious Preference: 44 percent of our fall 2013 entering class identified as Roman Catholic and another 6% did not indicate a preference. The remaining students identified as other Christian, Lutheran, Methodist, Episcopalian, Baptist, Muslim, Orthodox, Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Presbyterian or no religious preference or affiliation. Assistant Dean for External Relations Lisa Brabbit, right, said she most enjoys helping connect law students and alumni to the School of Law’s extensive professional network. www.stthomas.edu/law

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