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The friendly atmosphere and “small” size means the “helpful, insightful, and always accessible” administration “knows nearly all the students by name from day one.” “Students are very close with the administration” and the overall experience is “great and friendly.” Although some students say the administration can be “quite disorganized and disorderly,” most say that “when there is a problem, it is fixed before anyone notices.” “[The administration is] willing to sit down and explain the law school process, as well as help in any way to balance law school, family, and social life,” says one 2L. Students do wish that the school offered “more diverse classes.” Academically, there is strong “emphasis on practical skills” and “emphasis on legal writing.” “We gain practical skills that prepares us well for outside employment,” one student reports. SIU makes sure to work with the local community, and “the volunteer hours the local attorneys give to talk with students, coach students, and mentor students is phenomenal.” As for the faculty themselves, they “are amazingly approachable and supportive” professors that “care deeply about their students” and “always open to conversation, whether it was about law school or not.” “The professors at SIU have an open door policy and encourage one-on-one encounters,” leading students to be impressed by “how accessible they are to meeting with students outside of class.” The professors here are “freely willing to give students their personal contact information.” “It is very nice to have instructors that have not only written texts but also model rules and the current law in the state,” a happy 1L says. In general, the faculty and staff work to foster a culture that “minimizes competition and promotes collaboration.”
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Assistant Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid
1150 Douglas Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901