October 11, 2004
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Mara L. Kiffin, Assistant Director
Office of Public Affairs
954-262-5350; 954-224-4642
FT. LAUDERDALE , FL. – The Shepard Broad Law Center at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is one of the nation's most outstanding law schools, according to The Princeton Review. The school is one of 117 it features in its recently published student opinion-driven book, “Best 117 Law Schools” (Randon House/Princeton Review, 2005 Edition, Sept. 21, 2004).
The Shepard Broad Law Center ranked No. 7 in the Best Environment for Minority Students category, based on the percentage of the student body that is from underrepresented minorities a student assessment of whether all students receive equal treatment by fellow students and the faculty, regardless of ethnicity.
The book's 11 ranking lists of top 10 schools
in various categories are based on The Princeton Review's surveys of
7,000 students attending the 117 schools during the 2003-04 school
year and on institutional data about the schools. The survey asked
students over 40 questions about themselves, their career paths, and
their school's academics, student body and campus life.
Integrating a solid foundation in traditional legal subjects and a pioneering clinical program that sets it apart from other law schools, the Shepard Broad Law Center offers an innovative 21 st century curriculum for today's talented student. The school offers full full-time day and part-time evening programs, as well as an online master's degree in Health Law. Additionally, the Shepard Broad Law Center offers a wide variety of international and comparative learning opportunities including courses, clinical opportunities, and law programs abroad. International programs and courses at the NSU Shepard Broad Law Center are ABA-approved.
For more information about The Princeton Review rankings, visit www.PrincetonReview.com. For more information about NSU's Shepard Broad Law Center, visit www.nsulaw.nova.edu/.
