Marquette University Law School

While the School of Law has seen many changes since its inception, its values-based mission remains the same; that is, to prepare lawyers who are highly skilled and seek to be, in the Jesuit phrase, homines pro aliis-''men and women for others''.

Furthermore, as part of an Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities, including Fordham Law School, Georgetown University Law Center, and Loyola University Law School, Marquette University Law School is committed to the Jesuit principle of cura personalis, or ''care of the entire person.'' Under this principle, the law school operates under the belief it has a duty to promote diversity and to encourage its ''students to become agents for positive change in society.''

Marquette is proud of the fact that its law school is small, personal, and able to give its students individualized attention, while offering a host excellent programs and opportunities. An open door policy is embraced by the staff, as well as a commitment to balance for students; the school offers flexible scheduling as well as part time option.

According to information posted at the law school's website, the school offers a strong program of Dispute Resolution (DR) and Litigation courses taught by faculty known nationwide. Faculty members include Daniel D. Blinka, a former assistant district attorney for Milwaukee County, who's also authored books on evidence law and criminal procedure, and Gregory J. O'Meara, S.J., a former assistant district attorney in Milwaukee County and lead prosecutor in the trial of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. The school offers an intramural Jenkins Moot Court Competition during the spring semester. The school offers programs of study in intellectual property, health care law, labor and employment law, and sports law.

Ray and Kay Eckstein is the new home of the law school, dedicated in September of 2010. Among its many attributes, the building's main interior feature will be the Zilber Forum, a spacious gathering and meeting space where all aspects of the law school programs will take place, including research, teaching and conferencing.

According to information at the law school's website, 247 students enrolled in the fall 2010 Entering J.D. Class. The entire student body is approximately 750.