People here are friendly, professors are accessible, students are very intelligent. I love being able to take classes at other schools as well.

There is still a high level of competition. And everything at Stanford expensive. What I like the least about it, however, is that Stanford/Palo Alto is like a "bubble", very small, not much to do.

I would definitely recommend buying a bike. It's the easiest way to get around on campus.

Yes

Has some stellar IP faculty - Mark Lemley and Paul Goldstein to name a few.

For a school known for its IP curriculum, it has a limited number of IP related courses for offer. Columbia Law School, for instance, seems to have a lot more practitioners offer courses than at SLS.

Best campus ever! The small class size really makes a huge difference. You'll actually get to know your classmates and will actually like them!

Yes

Small class sizes, diverse class offerings, collegial atmosphere, great mentorship opportunities

The quarter system - it makes everything from the 1L summer job hunt to bar preparation more difficult

Great for Intellectual Property

Yes

Small is great in a lot of ways. Access to professors, leadership positions, and jobs is all increased by competing with fewer fellow classmates. The smaller size also makes people kinder to one another and creates a small town-like atmosphere. The weather/campus/location also really enhances quality of life, especially if you enjoy outdoor activities.

Being on the West Coast you can feel isolated from the other elite schools and the key markets of NY and DC. Small also isn't great in other ways - fewer classmates, professors, classes, etc. Also, SF is somewhat of a trek and Palo Alto is expensive while lacking nightlife/culture.

I can't imagine a place where it's easier to go to law school. You have every opportunity imaginable while still having a laid back lifestyle.

Yes

1. Top class faculty and student body

2. Top class research opportunities

3. Collegiate atmosphere

1. Career support system could be improved

2. Social life can be limited in suburban California

The school is one of the most generous when it comes to financial aid, whether you are an international student or not. I was very appreciative that SLS offered me a generous aid.

Yes

Small class size; excellence of classmates combined with down-to-earth demeanor.

Nothing; I did not "not like" anything about Stanford Law School

It would be very difficult to be at Stanford without having a car of some kind, as it is in a quite suburban location. You can do it, but the experience will be circumscribed.

Yes

People here are friendly, professors are accessible, students are very intelligent. I love being able to take classes at other schools as well.

There is still a high level of competition. And everything at Stanford expensive. What I like the least about it, however, is that Stanford/Palo Alto is like a "bubble", very small, not much to do.

I would definitely recommend buying a bike. It's the easiest way to get around on campus.

Yes

Has some stellar IP faculty - Mark Lemley and Paul Goldstein to name a few.

For a school known for its IP curriculum, it has a limited number of IP related courses for offer. Columbia Law School, for instance, seems to have a lot more practitioners offer courses than at SLS.

Best campus ever! The small class size really makes a huge difference. You'll actually get to know your classmates and will actually like them!

Yes

Unparalleled. I think there's really no context in deciding between Stanford and Harvar or anywhere else. The decision is a lifestyle choice between whether you'll be more happy at Yale or Stanford. Visit both, and decide where you feel most comfortable.

Excellent financial aid, convinced me to come across the country. In admissions, there's clearly more of a focus on the whole individual rather than simply numbers. Rightly, I think, Dean Deal's office looks for people who will go on to lead the legal profession, even if their LSAT isn't stratospheric. This may have cost them some ground in the U.S. News rankings the last couple years, but it's a well-conceived long-term strategy. It also ensures that the student body is full of interesting people.

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2011