Law school ranked No. 7 in nation

The University of Montana School of Law has been ranked the seventh “Best Value Law School” in the nation by National Jurist magazine. 

The ranking was announced in the September issue of the magazine, which is read by law students across the country.

The ranking takes into account the cost, debt load, bar passage and employment of graduates in actual law jobs. The UM School of Law emphasizes a skill-based curriculum, and the success is evident as UM alumni enter the workforce.

“University of Montana Law has long been a national leader in legal education, incorporating practical-based learning in an innovative curriculum,” UM School of Law Dean Irma Russell said. 

“This latest national ranking confirms that our graduates are not only receiving a great education, but they are being hired in a competitive job market that increasingly demands law graduates with skills training. That is something that makes our school unique, and it is gratifying to be recognized for it.”