If you've got your sights set on law school, you're not alone. There's been a noticeable uptick in applications, over 20% nationwide since 2024, to be exact, with the University of Denver’s Sturm College of Law seeing a swell of 18%. Iain Davis, the assistant dean of admissions and student financial management at Sturm, as obtained by DU News, discusses that this phenomenon often follows an election year. According to Davis, "When election results come out in the beginning of November, people who may have already taken the LSAT with the intention of going to school the following year might be motivated to fast forward their plans."
Davis also noted that the value of a law degree extends far beyond the courtroom. He told DU News, "People go to law school because they want to solve problems." He elaborates on the intersection between a previous expertise in fields like finance and a law degree: "The knowledge you’ll bring to the conversation in that boardroom is invaluable." This insight suggests that law graduates are not strictly bound to legal practice but can apply their skills in various sectors.
For those fretting over crafting the perfect law school application, Davis offers some reassurance. "We are looking for a such a broad and diverse group of applicants; there is no ideal applicant," he stated. May Peterson, director of JD admissions at Sturm, as per DU News. She underlined Sturm's commitment to diversity in educational backgrounds, stating, "We find value in varied perspectives in the classroom."
