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FAULKNER UNIVERSITY’S THOMAS GOODE JONES SCHOOL OF LAW FEATURED IN THE PRINCETON REVIEW'S
"THE BEST 172 LAW SCHOOLS: 2010 EDITION"
October 5, 2009 – Thomas Goode Jones School of Law is one of the nation's most outstanding law schools, according to The Princeton Review. The education services company features the school in the new 2010 edition of its book, "The Best 172 Law Schools” (Random House / Princeton Review, on sale date Oct. 6, 2009, $22.99).
According to Robert Franek, Princeton Review Senior VP-Publishing, "We are pleased to recommend Thomas Goode Jones School of Law to readers of our book and users of our website as one of the best institutions they could attend to earn a law school degree. We chose the 172 schools for this book based on our high opinion of their academic programs and offerings, as well as our review of institutional data we collect from the schools. We also strongly consider the candid opinions of students attending the schools who rate and report on their campus experiences at their schools on our student survey for the book.”
“Our law school is vibrant and students work very hard,” says Assistant Dean, Andrew Matthews. “The student body’s commitment to the study of law has led to extremely high bar passage rates (in-state and out-of-state) and the law school’s Advocacy Program is now nationally recognized because of their efforts. Professors engage in service work with the Bar and the community and contribute to the academy through frequent publications. It is exciting to be a part of this academic community.”
"The Best 172 Law Schools: 2010 Edition" has two-page profiles of the schools with write-ups on their academics, student life and admissions, plus ratings for their academics, selectivity and career placement services. In the profile on Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, the Princeton Review editors describe the school as having a non-intimidating environment. They quote from students attending Thomas Goode Jones School of Law who say “the faculty and administration actually care about you as a person” and “make sure you have practical knowledge for the real world.” Also, students note that the “bar-passage rate is very high” and “the advocacy program is top-notch.”
In a "Survey Says . . . " sidebar in the profile, The Princeton Review lists topics that Thomas Goode Jones School of Law students it surveyed were in most agreement about. The list includes: “heavy use of Socratic method, diverse opinions accepted in classrooms, great research resources, and great library staff.” The Princeton Review's 80-question survey for the book asked students about themselves, their career plans, and their schools’ academics, student body and campus life.
The Princeton Review does not rank the law schools in the book on a single hierarchical list from 1 to 172, or name one law school best overall. Instead, the book has 11 ranking lists of the top 10 law schools in various categories. Ten lists are based on The Princeton Review's surveys of 18,000 students attending the 172 law schools profiled in the book. (Only schools that permitted The Princeton Review to survey their students were eligible for consideration for these lists.) Conducted during the 2008-09, 2007-08, and 2006-07 academic years, the student surveys were primarily completed online. One list, “Toughest to Get Into,” is based solely on institutional data. (All schools in the book were eligible for consideration for this list.) The lists are posted at www.PrincetonReview.com.
Faulkner University’s Thomas Goode Jones School of Law is committed to the education of outstanding lawyers. In keeping with its distinctive Christian mission, the school embraces academic excellence and emphasizes a strong commitment to integrity within a caring Christian environment. Students are encouraged to dedicate their lives to the service of others.
"The Best 172 Law Schools: 2010 Edition" also has advice on applying to law schools and funding the degree. It is one of 165 Princeton Review books published by Random House. The line includes annual guides to the best business schools and medical schools, plus guides to grad school admission exams and application essays. The Princeton Review (www.PrincetonReview.com) is also known for its guides to colleges and to standardized tests, its test-prep courses, tutoring and other education services. The Princeton Review is based in Framingham, MA: its editorial offices are in New York City. The company is not affiliated with Princeton University and it is not a magazine.
Contact for The Princeton Review:
Harriet Brand, Director of Public Relations
212-874-8282, ext. 1091, HarrietB@Review.com
or Jeanne Krier, Princeton Review Books, 212-539-1350
Media contact for Thomas Goode Jones School of Law: Andrew R. Matthews, 334-386-7910, amatthews@faulkner.edu.