West Virginia University College of Law

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West Virginia University College of Law
Established: 1878
Type: Private
Dean: John W. Fisher, II
Location: Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
Campus: Urban
Website: http://www.law.wvu.edu/

The West Virginia University College of Law is the professional school for the study of law at West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia. The law school began in 1878 as the first professional school in the state of West Virginia. It remains the only law school in the state. The West Virginia Law Review is the fourth oldest law school journal in the nation having been founded in 1894. The law school has been a member of the Association of American Law Schools since 1914 and was given full-accreditation by the American Bar Association in 1923. The law school also maintains a chapter of the prestigious Order of the Coif since 1925.

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[edit] Programs

West Virginia College of Law maintains a number of specialized academic programs. Most notable are its Business Law, International Law, Family Law and Public Interest Law programs. It also offers several joint degree programs with other faculties of the University.

[edit] Journals and publications

The West Virginia Law Review is the fourth oldest law school journal in the nation having been founded in 1894.

[edit] Notable alumni

Graduates of the West Virginia University College of Law practice in 46 states in the nation, as well as every county of West Virginia.[1] The law school has many notable alumni, which include former governors, businessmen, congressmen and diplomats:

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