NSU’s Shepard Broad Law Center was recently named one of the best law schools in the nation, according to the Princeton Review, a college admission services company, in its 2015 book “The Best 169 Law Schools.”
The results were determined by a survey completed by more than 19,500 students at 169 law schools across the nation, as well as surveys from law school administrators. The surveys analyzed for this edition were completed online and conducted during the 2013-14, 2012-13, and 2011-12 academic years.
The Shepard Broad Law Center has a two-page profile in the book that outlines its academics, student life, admissions information, graduates’ employment data and personal quotes from students.
Jennifer Jarema Escobar, director of communications, publications and special events in the Shepard Broad Law Center, said being named one of the best law schools in the nation shows the positive impact the school has on its law students.
“The students’ opinions and answers to the surveys really reflects on our school and shows who we are,” she said. “It also shows that the students love it here and that they are getting a valuable education.”
Jarema said the law center stands out because not all Florida law schools were included in the list.
“It is wonderful that NSU students interested in pursuing a law degree, have a great choice right here – especially because The Shepard Broad Law Center offers dual degree and abroad opportunities,” she said.
Kyle Roberts, third-year law student and editor-in-chief of the Nova Law Review, said he feels honored to be a student at Shepard Broad Law Center.
“It is absolutely amazing to attend a law school that is nationally recognized as one of the best, which is not something everyone can say. I am happy we are gaining recognition,” he said.
Roberts said he will graduate in May with a gratitude for the education he is receiving.
“At first, I did not have the credentials most students applying to law school have. But, NSU gave me the opportunity to participate in the conditional admission program, which enabled me to successfully complete the program and I have flourished since,” Roberts said. “I attribute my success to NSU giving me a chance to realize my dream of attending law school.”
Lyn Roman, third-year law student and president of the Student Bar Association, said she was proud and excited that the law school was recognized.
“Having this designation makes our degrees more valuable and adds onto the reputation that’s already been built for the school,” Roman said.
Roman said the designation will allow the law school to be known for more than what they were before, but won’t stop it from improving. She also believes it will strengthen the law center and emphasize how great the program is for students, alumni and those who visit its law clinics.
“It’s well known in Broward that our law school caters to giving its students the real life work and experience they need. But now, the designation to the law school solidifies all the hard work and devotion our faculty and staff put into their school and students,” Roman said. “I am certain the law center will ensure satisfaction to its students by highlighting our strengths, but more importantly our weaknesses.”
The ranking lists in the book are posted at princetonreview.com/law-school-rankings.aspx. For more information about The Shepard Broad Law Center, contact 800-986-6529 or visit nsulaw.nova.edu.
