University of New Hampshire School of Law

40 University Drive, Rindge, NH

The University of New Hampshire School of Law, located in Concord, New Hampshire and formerly known as the Franklin Pierce Law Center, was founded in 1973. The founders of the school designed the curriculum as such that students studying would learn how to think like lawyers and know how to practice law. The school offers a variety of educational resources and opportunities to law students including a 15:1 student teacher ratio, semester long externship programs in particular fields of law, and a practice based alternative to the BAR exam through the Daniel Webster Scholar Honors Program. The school promotes an atmosphere of openness, dialogue and exchange of ideas between students, peers and faculty.

Academics

Though the school offers a limited selection of law degrees, the degrees themselves can be focus on a particular concentration. By focusing on a concentration, the student will utilize externship opportunities, elective courses and other aspects of the education provided to build upon the chosen concentration.  The University of New Hampshire School of Law is always looking at new and growing fields of law, adding concentrations or specialized programs and courses as necessary.

Law degree concentrations:

• Business
• Commerce and Technology
• Criminal Practice
• Intellectual Property
• Social Justice

Admissions and Financial Aid

Admissions to the University of New Hampshire School of Law requires a thorough and complete application which will be reviewed by admissions officer. The selection process maintains a very high standard and the number of students admitted will be low. A recommendation is for potential applicants to call the school and discuss the admissions process and possibility for enrollment with an admissions representative.

The institution offers a variety of financial aid opportunities. Interested students should contact the financial aid office to begin the process for determining eligibility and awards.