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| Drake University Law School | |
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| Parent school | Drake University |
| Established | 1865 |
| Parent endowment | $538.2 million (2022) |
| Dean | Roscoe Jones, Jr. |
| Location | Des Moines, Iowa, US 41°36′08″N 93°39′11″W / 41.60216°N 93.65306°W |
| Enrollment | 330 |
| USNWR ranking | 82nd (tie) (2024)[1] |
| Website | www |
Drake University Law School is the law school affiliated with Drake University, located in Des Moines, Iowa. Over 330 full-time students attend the institution. Roscoe Jones, Jr. serves as the dean of the Law School.[2]
Founded in 1865, Drake Law School is one of the 25 oldest law schools in the United States. It was established by Iowa Supreme Court justices George G. Wright and Chester Cole, who aimed to teach law in proximity to the courts so students could witness the law in action.
- ^ "Drake University". U.S. News & World Report – Best Law Schools. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
- ^ "Adjunct Instructor, Complex Litigation - School of Law (240015)". Drake University. March 15, 2024. Retrieved March 17, 2024.