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A good lawyer knows the law; a great lawyer knows the judge.
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Drake Law School
Des Moines, Iowa
JD Admissions & Requirements
Data from 2024 admissions cycle
Drake Law School is a prestigious JD program located in Des Moines, Iowa. In the competitive 2024 law school rankings, Drake Law School was ranked 84 by US News & World Report, making it a strong option for prospective law students in the current application cycle. For the 2024 admissions cycle, Drake Law School has an entering 1L class size of approximately 123 with an acceptance rate of 60.2%, positioning it among the competitive law schools for JD applicants.
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Drake University Law School can trace its history back to 1865, making it one of the nation’s 25 oldest law schools. Accredited by the ABA, Drake Law School provides a personal education with a low (11:1) student-to-faculty ratio. Our commitment to an education that balances theory and practice has earned Drake Law School a reputation for training proven practitioners.
Drake Law School is the only law school in Iowa’s capital city. The close relationship between Drake Law School and the greater Des Moines area legal community provides students with the opportunity to get hands-on experience with the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of state government; the federal courts; federal and state administrative agencies; and a wide array of law firms and businesses.
Application opens: September 1
Application deadline: April 1
Admissions website: https://www.drake.edu/law/future/apply/
Admissions Email: lawadmit@drake.edu
Admissions Phone: 515-271-2782