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The University of Montana School of Law offers an alternative
to big, urban law schools. Each year, we enroll approximately
84 students from across the country looking for a hands-on
approach to legal education, where students and faculty work
closely inside and outside of class. The atmosphere is enhanced
by the surrounding Rocky Mountains, where wilderness and
recreation offer a break from the rigors of law study.
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People here are friendly, and there is a spirit of cooperation, not competition, among the students. We take pride in being a small, student-centered law school, where our faculty share their knowledge and insights gained from practice.
Our curriculum is different, too. Since 1911, our goal has been to prepare competent practicing attorneys. While many law schools emphasize legal theory, we integrate theory with practical experience. You will draft contracts, create corporations, counsel clients, negotiate transactions, try a case to a jury and argue an appeal. You can do advanced work in environmental and natural resources law, Indian law, trial advocacy, dispute resolution, and business law. You can even pursue joint law and graduate degrees in environmental studies, public administration, and business administration.
Because we are a small school, nearly everyone participates in one or more student organizations, such as our law reviews, competitive teams, student government, or public service groups.
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Our graduates are well prepared to practice law
anywhere in the country or to pursue public service or business
careers. More than 90 percent of our students pass their
state bar exams the first time. Whatever career you choose,
from small-town general practice to specialties in tax or
criminal law, your legal education at UM will prepare you
for an exciting future.
The law school building is located on the northern
edge of The University of Montana-Missoula campus. The law
building facilitates the teaching and research activities
of the faculty, provides a supportive learning environment
for students, and serves as legal center for the state.
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