Thomas Goode Jones School of Law
| Thomas Goode Jones School of Law | |
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| Motto | Learn Law. Seek Justice.[1] |
| Parent school | Faulkner University (since 1983) |
| Established | 1928 |
| School type | Private |
| Endowment | $ 18.5 million[2] |
| Dean | Charles Campbell |
| Location | Montgomery, Alabama, U.S. 32°22′59″N 86°13′05″W / 32.383°N 86.218°WCoordinates: 32°22′59″N 86°13′05″W / 32.383°N 86.218°W |
| Enrollment | 304[3] |
| Faculty | 48[4] |
| USNWR ranking | 146-192[5] |
| Bar pass rate | 89.4% (July 2019 first-time takers)[6] |
| Website | www |
| ABA profile | Jones Profile |
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The Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, also known as FaulknerLaw, Jones Law, JLS, JSL, or simply Jones, is one of the professional graduate schools of Faulkner University, located in Montgomery, Alabama.
History[]
Jones School of Law was founded in 1928 by Montgomery County Circuit Judge Walter B. Jones. The law school is named after Judge Walter B. Jones' father, Thomas Goode Jones, a Confederate veteran who was governor of Alabama and U.S. District Judge for the Northern and Middle Districts of Alabama.
Faulkner University acquired Jones School of Law in 1983.
Faulkner University’s Thomas Goode Jones School of Law is fully accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).[7] Graduates are eligible to sit for the bar exam in any state.
Employment[]
According to Jones' official 2013 ABA-required disclosures, 60.4% of the Class of 2013 obtained full-time, long-term, JD-required employment nine months after graduation.[8][needs update]
Costs[]
Tuition at Thomas Goode Jones School of Law for the 2016–2017 academic year is $37,000.[9]
Programs[]
Thomas Goode Jones School of Law offers a joint J.D./LL.M. in dispute resolution, as well as a J.D. program.[10]
Notable alumni[]
- Bobby Bright, former member of the United States House of Representatives representing Alabama's 2nd congressional district[11]
- Tommy Bryan, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama[12]
- Alisa Kelli Wise, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama
Notable faculty[]
- Allison Garrett (1984), Associate professor of Law (2004 to 2007); current president of Emporia State University.
References[]
- ^ "Learn Law Seek Justice". 2017-03-27.
- ^ Law School Almanac: 2008 Endowments. Retrieved on June 6, 2009.
- ^ Princeton Review: Student Body, Jones School of Law. Retrieved on June 6, 2009.
- ^ Jones By the Numbers. Retrieved on June 6, 2009.
- ^ Best Law School Rankings | Law Program Rankings | US News
- ^ https://admissions.alabar.org/july-2019-combined-stats
- ^ ABA-Approved Law Schools by Year, American Bar Association, Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar.
- ^ "Employment Statistics" (PDF).
- ^ "Tuition and Expenses".
- ^ "Prospective Students".
- ^ "Bobby Bright, former Representative for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District".
- ^ "Associate Justice Tommy Bryan". Retrieved 2016-08-27.
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- Law schools in Alabama
- Universities and colleges in Montgomery, Alabama
- Educational institutions established in 1928
- 1928 establishments in Alabama
- Faulkner University