Pace Law
School transforms students into effective new lawyers who
possess the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to
make an immediate and positive impact on their chosen field
of law.
Led by interim Dean Michelle S. Simon, Pace continually
seeks ways to better serve its students and society.
Combining rigorous required courses, intense legal
exercises, real client and courtroom exposure, and a variety
of opportunities to broaden their skills, Pace students
graduate with a deep, comprehensive, and integrated
understanding of the law and its application.
Innovative programs
Pace Law School’s curriculum
reflects a philosophy that students benefit most from
intense exposure to the real-world meaning of the abstract
concepts they learn in the classroom. By providing students
with the opportunity for deep exploration of legal processes
– from framing arguments to filing lawsuits, as advocates or
as litigators – students emerge with a complete
understanding of how the law works. This depth of knowledge
is critical for anyone who hopes to succeed as a lawyer in a
private firm, corporation, non-profit organization,
government agency, or academic setting.
Pace is
nationally recognized for excellence in several areas,
including the quality and breadth of its clinical, legal
writing and research, and environmental law programs. These
and other programs are continually evaluated and reshaped to
help ensure that they equip our students with the tools
needed to meet the challenges of a dynamic – and
increasingly global – legal landscape. Our students help
make important decisions about our curriculum and faculty
hiring, and help shape our programs so that they continue to
align with the needs and interests of our diverse student
body.
At Pace, we strongly believe that the legal
profession, and ultimately the judiciary, should reflect the
country’s ethnic and cultural makeup. We also believe that
attorneys who create, defend, and challenge public policy in
the U.S. should be truly informed about the issues faced by
ordinary Americans and diverse populations around the world.
By attracting qualified, traditionally underrepresented
applicants through our strong financial aid and scholarship
programs, Pace is working to help ensure these goals.
A stimulating environment
The strength of Pace’s
curriculum is enhanced by our diverse community of scholars.
Out of a student body of almost 750, approximately 58% are
women and 17% represent ethnic and racial minorities.
Students come to Pace from 33 U.S. states and several
foreign countries. Many have extensive work experience and
advanced degrees in other fields, including medicine,
business, science, and technology. Each student brings
unique perspectives and ideas to our classrooms and our
programs.
Pace’s accomplished faculty – comprised of
dedicated scholars, researchers and practitioners – bring
extensive experience and innovative teaching techniques to
the classroom, combining stimulating coursework, lively
classroom discussion, and practical advice. They are
committed to furthering their own legal scholarship and
ensuring that students receive superior preparation to
become knowledgeable, confident, successful attorneys. A low
student-to-teacher ratio means students consistently receive
the individual attention and support they deserve.
Boundless opportunity
Unlike many law schools, Pace
offers a true campus setting with 12 acres of landscaped
grounds in an opportunity-rich, urban environment. Located
in White Plains, New York, students have easy access to both
New York City and the beautiful Hudson Valley, and benefit
from myriad social, cultural, and professional
opportunities.
Beyond our extensive curricular
programs, which include rewarding clinical and externship
experiences, Pace students have access to a number of
extracurricular activities such as student-run organizations
and law reviews, several prominent on-campus lecture series,
and research in our highly regarded centers. Each
opportunity allows students to expand their knowledge,
showcase their abilities, and ultimately make a difference
in the lives of others – even before they complete their
degrees.
When students graduate, their connection to
Pace endures. New graduates join more than 6,500 Pace Law
School alumni in 43 U.S. states and overseas, who work in
both the public and private sectors as lawyers, prosecutors,
counselors, judges, and business leaders. Our alumni help
each other secure prestigious positions in law firms,
non-profits and the government, and often act as mentors and
counselors. The
Center for Career Development, a vital resource for
Pace students, continues to assist alumni long after
commencement, helping them explore new career options and
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