JU announces plans to open law school in downtown Jacksonville - WJXT News4JAX
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville University announced plans Monday to establish a law school in downtown Jacksonville.
The private school will be supported by private funding and a $5 million commitment of public investment from Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry, the school said. It will become the state’s first new law school in more than 20 years.
The Jacksonville University College of Law will launch classes in the fall of 2022 with an expected inaugural class of 20-30 students and a projected total enrollment of 150 students in Fall 2024.
The College of Law will offer a three-year Juris Doctor degree program that is designed to prepare graduates for the Florida Bar exam.
“We are proud to partner once again with Mayor Curry and the City of Jacksonville to propel northeast Florida toward a stronger future,” said Jacksonville University President Tim Cost. “We thank them and our partners for their support. We believe this is the role of a responsive and agile university in a city like ours – to move decisively on opportunities that lift the entire community and to forge partnerships that serve the greater good.”
Curry emphasized the need for a quality law school in the city.
“Jacksonville is currently the largest city in the U.S. that does not have a law school,” said Mayor Lenny Curry. “Too often, our citizens must choose to leave Jacksonville to pursue a legal education. This College of Law will offer a prime opportunity for current residents and serve as a magnet to attract talent back into our city and our downtown.”
Florida is the third most populous state in the U.S., but is ranked 24th in lawyers per capita. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are roughly 1.5 jobs for every lawyer in the state.
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