The College of Law The University of Florida College of Law has a distinguished history and a bright future as one of the nation's most dynamic and progres- sive major law schools. Founded in 1909, the college is approved by the American Bar Associ- ation and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools. For eighty years, gradu- ates of the University of Florida College of Law have been recognized as leaders of Florida's legal system and its business, educational, and political sectors. Today, UF law students are actively recruited by law firms, corporations, government agencies and judicial offices throughout the state and nation. The study of law at the University of Florida is a challenging and enriching academic experi- ence. It prepares one for a life of creative prob- lem solving, dispute resolution and counseling. The college provides a broad three-year curricu- lum of more than 100 courses and seminars leading to the Juris Doctor degree. The curricu- lum is designed to develop students' analytical ability, practical knowledge, ethical considera- tions, and communication skills to produce pro- ficient members of the legal profession. Extensive skills courses are supported by a modern courtroom and state of the art audio- visual resources. Student and faculty research is supported by one of the nation's leading law libraries. One of the greatest strengths of the college is its faculty. Known nationally and international- ly, UF law professors have produced a number of leading textbooks, and they annually publish dozens of scholarly articles. The faculty num- bers 55 and is augmented by 12 full-time lawyer/instructors, and 15 adjunct faculty and distinguished visitors. The college offers a stu- dent-teacher ratio of 18-to-1. Another strength is the student body, which meets the highest national standards as a result of the tremendous demand for admission to the school. The College of Law had a 1991-92 enroll- ment of approximately 1,000 students plus 75 lawyers enrolled in the Graduate Tax Program. Co-curricular student activities include the Flori- da LawReview, Moot Court, Trial Team, and the Florida Journal of International Law. Nearly 20 other student organizations provide for a rich and diverse student life. The College of Law is hbused in two adja- cent buildings on the west side of the University of Florida campus. Holland Hall, completed in 1969, houses classrooms, an auditorium, admin- istrative and faculty offices, and a comprehen- sive law library. Bruton-Geer Hall, dedicated in 1984, houses a modern courtroom, a sophisticated media ser- vices department, the Center for Governmental Responsibility, the Legal Research and Writing Program, the Center for Professional Career Planning, a student lounge, and a dining facility. Admissions Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from a qualified institution, have an acceptable grade point average and a satisfactory score on the Law School Admission Test. The minimum acceptable score on the LSAT required for admission varies with the cumulative grade point average on all college work attempted prior to the receipt of the bachelor's degree. The mean LSAT score and undergraduate average of a traditional fall class are 40-41 (87-90th per- centile) and 3.4-3.5 (4.00 system) respectively. Admission to the University of Florida Col- lege of Law is determined by the applicant's potential for success in the College of Law, the legal profession, and other law-related careers. Each applicant's credentials are measured against others applying for the same class. The College of Law encourages applications from all qualified persons regardless of sex, race, ethnic or religious affiliation. For additional informa- tion about law study at the University of Flori- da, contact the Assistant Dean for Admissions, University of Florida College of Law, 164 Hol- land Hall, Gainesville, FL 32611, (904) 392-0421. Pre-Law Study In view of the diverse nature of the lawyer's tasks, the College of Law faculty recommends a pre-law program of broad diversification. The beginning law student must possess the funda- mental skills necessary for effective oral and written communication in the English language. In addition, critical thinking skills are funda- mental to the study of law. For additional information about pre-law study, law school and the legal profession, refer to the Official Guide to U.S. Law Schools, pub- lished annually by the Law School Admission Council and the Association of American Law Schools. It may be ordered from Law School Admission Services, P.O. Box 40, Newtown, PA 18940-0040. Joint Degrees Students may combine their legal studies with course work in Accounting, Business Administration, History, Mass Communication, Political Science and Public Administration, Sociology, and Urban and Regional Planning to earn a joint degree. Applicants must take both the GRE (GMAT for M.B.A. and Accounting) and the LSAT. Applications should be sent to both the College of Law and the Graduate School, noting the joint nature of the admission request. For more information, contact the Col- lege of Law Admissions Office and the Gradu- ate School. Master of Laws Degree in Taxation Through its Graduate Tax program, the Col- lege of Law offers an intensive course of study leading to the degree of Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation. The program is open to applicants who have attained a Juris Doctor or equivalent degree from a law school approved by the Asso- ciation of American Law Schools. The principal objective of the program is to afford comprehen- sive tax training to lawyers who plan to special- ize in taxation. The Graduate Tax program attracts outstanding students from throughout the United States, and its graduates are employed by law firms, accounting firms, industry, and government throughout the nation and abroad. Financial Aid Financial aid for law study is available through the College of Law and federal and state sources. Nearly all College of Law finan- cial aid is awarded on the basis of academic excellence, extracurricular achievement, finan- cial need and apparent promise for success in the legal profession. For information about Col- lege of Law financial aid, contact the Assistant Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid, 164 Holland Hall, University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, FL 32611, (904) 392-0421. For details concerning federal and state assistance, contact the Office for Student Financial Affairs, Criser Hall, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-2058, (904) 392-1275.