BARRY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
6441 E. Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32807
321-206-5600
Toll Free (866) JD Barry www.barry.edu/law
Located 15 minutes east of the bustling downtown district of Orlando and just 45 minutes west of the Atlantic Ocean, the Barry University School of Law campus encompasses twenty acres nestled among lush Florida palms. Barry Law offers a three-year daytime program structured for full time students and a four-year extended studies program in the evening.
As a mission-driven institution emphasizing community service, social justice, and quality education in a caring environment, Barry Law educates students to become responsible lawyers, prepared to assume an active role in the legal community. Students are trained to act in strict accord with the highest ethical standards and to exercise their professional skills competently, with sensitivity to the needs and concerns of their clients and others in need.
2009 Entering Class Profile
Entering Class Size
257
Day Division (All Full Time)
192
Evening Division (39 PT + 26 Full Time Evening)
65
LSAT 75th
152
LSAT 25th
148
GPA 75th
3.26
GPA 25th
2.6
% Men/Women Ratio
57/43
Minority Students
25%
Alaskan/American Indian
0%
Asian Pacific
7%
Black/African American
4%
Hispanic American
4%
Mexican American
0%
Puerto Rican
2%
Other Ethnic
8%
Unknown—not included in minority total
5%
Median Age
24
Average Age
26
Age Range
21 to 61 (40 years!)
Undergraduate Schools Represented
124
Total States Represented
32
Florida Residents
60%
Students Receiving BUSL Scholarships
73%
Part Time Annual Tuition
$23,920
Full Time Annual Tuition
$31,700
Total New Applications Received
2152
*All percentile figures are based on the high score as opposed to the average.
Accreditation: Barry University School of Law is fully accredited by the American Bar Association (Section of Legal Education & Admissions to the Bar, ABA, 321 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60654 (312) 988-6738) and Barry University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033 (404) 679-4500).
Academic Success: Barry Law offers students a unique advantage to enhance their legal studies through the Academic Success Program. Included in the program are weekly study groups led by upper division students, individual counseling, and skill building workshops including exam planning and writing.
Admissions Policy:Rolling. Applicant files are turned over to the admissions committee upon receipt of all required items.
Affiliation: Since 1999, the School of Law has been exclusively located in Orlando. The main campus is based in Miami Shores. Founded in 1940, Barry University is sponsored by the Adrian Dominican Order of Sisters from Adrian, Michigan. Within its Catholic Dominican tradition, Barry Law values matters of faith through religious freedom and acceptance of diversity.
Bar Preparation: Students can take advantage of this supplementary bar preparation program at no additional cost. The program director coordinates substantive lectures on both national and state portions of the Florida bar exam and offers individual tutoring and counseling on a flexible schedule.
Clinical Placements: While working outside the classroom for course credit, Certified Legal Interns are supervised by practicing attorneys who provide direction and feedback. Clinic--Barry Law offers an in-house clinical opportunity in the Children and Families Clinic focusing on child advocacy in the areas of delinquency, dependency, mental health and education law. Externships—Students work in public sector law offices specializing in Civil Poverty, Civil Government, Criminal Defense, and Criminal Prosecution. Responsibilities include litigating actual cases, advising clients, interviewing witnesses, and preparing legal documents. Placements exist in both Federal and State Court judicial chambers and a mediation clinic.
Mentors: Law students benefit from the vast experience of the law school faculty through the Mentor Program. Faculty mentors meet with students to assist with course selection/direction, exam preparation, networking and career advice, and any other issues that arise.
Mission: Barry Law offers a quality legal education in a caring environment with a spiritual dimension while emphasizing community service and social justice. We challenge students to embrace intellectual, ethical, spiritual, and social responsibility in an atmosphere of academic freedom.
Scholarships and Financial Aid: All admitted students are considered for Barry Law scholarships involving generous renewal provisions and a scholarship bonus program (top 10%) for second-year students. Awards are based on merit including LSAT scores and GPA. In addition, Barry Law offers Federal Stafford Loans and private loans via various lenders.
Teams: Moot court (appellate level) and trial advocacy teams compete against other law schools both regionally and nationally. Visit the website for more details regarding Barry Law teams’ most recent successes.
