Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law

A Growing Presence in Higher Education

Founded in early 1993, the University of Orlando School of Law admitted its first class in 1995. In March of 1999, the School of Law became a part of Barry University, a Catholic international university located in Miami Shores, Florida. The affiliation is an extremely positive one, since both administrations have the same focus—to offer quality academics grounded in a strong ethical foundation with the goal of preparing qualified, competent practicing attorneys.

The School of Law is situated on a charming 20-acre campus in East Orlando, about 15 minutes from downtown. The School of Law facilities include a two-story Law Center building, an Administration and Moot Court building, a classroom and faculty office building, a three-story law library, and a new three-story Legal Advocacy Center.

The Barry Law mission guides everything the law school does, from awarding and maintaining scholarships to arranging mentors to providing career service, academic success guidance, and bar prep programs. The School of Law is proud of the quality education provided, with an emphasis on social justice and a spiritual dimension, all within a caring environment. Candidates who choose to study at Barry Law will enjoy the benefits of a mission-centered university where students get the attention they need to succeed.

The Perfect Venue for Your Legal Education

Central Florida is one of the fastest growing areas in the country. A host of attractions bring millions of visitors to central Florida each year. Just an hour away are the Kennedy Space Center and the beaches of the Atlantic.

Orlando is a major commercial center; many national corporations have headquarters in the city. The area is fast becoming a television and motion picture production center.

Central Florida provides a wealth of first-hand exposure to the practice of corporate and entertainment law, as well as juvenile and criminal law. The Advisory Board is composed of many prominent central Florida attorneys, judges, government officials, and others in the community. Their community affiliations enhance the networking and career opportunities available to Barry's students.

Central Florida enjoys a year-round subtropical climate and offers a wide range of cultural and recreational activities. Accommodations in the immediate area include fully furnished or unfurnished apartments as well as a wide range of single-family dwellings. Orlando has a large number of hotels and executive lodges that offer reduced rates on a weekly or monthly basis.

Orlando is the ideal venue to pursue your legal education.

Mission and Goals of the School of Law

Barry University School of Law seeks to offer a quality legal education in a caring environment that will enable its graduates to apply the skills and knowledge they have acquired to their own personal development, and to the good of society, through the competent and ethical practice of law. The School of Law seeks to provide a learning environment that challenges students to accept intellectual, personal, ethical, spiritual, and social responsibilities. The school commits itself to assuring a religious dimension in an atmosphere of religious freedom and to providing community service.

An Overview

The School of Law teaches students to become responsible lawyers, trained 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.

The School of Law allows students to begin in both the fall and spring semesters. The School of Law offers a three-year daytime program structured for full-time students. The School of Law also offers a four-year extended studies program in the evening to accommodate working adults or anyone who is unable to pursue full-time study. The part-time program is available only to those students who begin in the fall semester.

Students at the School of Law have many opportunities to experience the "law-in-action" concept, both in the classroom and through practical application. The law school offers a collegial student/professor relationship indicative of legal education at its best.

Through the in-house Children and Families Clinic, Barry students gain solid practical experience working on actual cases involving disadvantaged children in need of legal services. The School of Law also offers an Immigration Clinic and the Earth Justice Clinic, which focuses on environmental law. Additionally, Barry Law offers a wealth of externship opportunities that allow students to further develop their skills as emerging attorneys while working in various venues. Externship placement currently includes opportunities in the following areas: civil government, civil poverty, judicial, mediation, public defender, and state attorney.

Juris Doctor

The School of Law offers the Juris Doctor (JD) degree. All students in the program must complete 90 semester hours of study in areas that are essential to the understanding and practice of law. Students must complete required courses in subjects that provide a common core of understanding in the law. Students may choose from a wide variety of electives to meet the remaining requirements necessary for graduation.

Scholarship Program

The School of Law proudly offers a merit-based scholarship program. Generally, between 80 and 90 percent of the entering class receives a Barry Law scholarship between $1,000 and $23,000. Admitted candidates are automatically considered for scholarships and do not need to complete any additional forms. If a scholarship is offered to a candidate, notice will be sent with the acceptance letter.

Scholarships are offered for three years for full-time students and four years for part-time students. The law GPA required to maintain an institutional scholarship ranges from 2.6 to 2.8. The majority of enrolled students are able to meet the fair and reasonable renewal requirements; for those who do not meet the law GPA, the scholarship can be prorated in some situations and then adjusted to initial levels once the requisite law GPA is achieved. Contact the financial aid office with more questions in this regard.

Barry Law also offers a Scholarship Bonus Program to second- and third-year students. Students who rank in the top 10 percent and hold at least a 3.2 grade-point average after the first and second year of law school are offered a 75 percent scholarship. What great motivation to rank in the top 10 percent, among other obvious reasons!

Program Objective

The School of Law combines traditional and innovative teaching methods to provide a dynamic, professional program. The JD curriculum is designed to develop students' analytical ability, communication skills, and understanding of the codes of professional responsibility and ethics that are central to the practice of law. The faculty utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including simulations and role-playing. Seminars and advanced courses in the second and third year of study provide close interaction with faculty.

Barry Law emphasizes research and writing proficiency from the first day of class. Armed with a strong foundation in research and writing, Barry Law students gain an advantage in the legal marketplace.

Graduation Requirements

To be eligible to receive the degree of JD, a student must

1. complete 90 academic credits of instruction with a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or above,
2. earn a cumulative grade-point average of 1.8 for all required courses and a passing grade in each of the required courses,
3. successfully complete the writing requirement,
4. complete a minimum of 60 out of 90 academic credits in residence at Barry University School of Law,
5. successfully complete the pro bono requirement,
6. satisfy all financial obligations to Barry University, and
7. be approved by the faculty for graduation.

Applicant Profile

Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law

	GPA
LSAT Score	3.75+	3.50–3.74	3.25–3.49	3.00–3.24	2.75–2.99	2.50–2.74	2.25–2.49	2.00–2.24	Below 2.00
LSAT score 175–180	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Unlikely
LSAT score 170–174	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Unlikely
LSAT score 165–169	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Unlikely
LSAT score 160–164	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Possible	Unlikely
LSAT score 155–159	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Possible	Possible	Unlikely
LSAT score 150–154	Good	Good	Good	Good	Possible	Possible	Possible	Unlikely	Unlikely
LSAT score 145–149	Possible	Possible	Possible	Possible	Possible	Possible	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely
LSAT score 140–144	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely
LSAT score Below 140	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely

Good  = Good Possibility

Possible  = Possible

Unlikely  = Unlikely