The University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law has achieved a remarkable distinction as the top law school for minority students, underscoring its unwavering commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for individuals from historically underrepresented groups in the legal profession.
The school has been ranked the No. 1 law school for Greatest Resources for Minority Students and the No. 1 Most Chosen by Older Students by the Princeton Review. With a student body comprising 50% minority students and 60% women, UDC Law actively promotes an inclusive environment that welcomes international learners.
“Being ranked the No. 1 law school for minority and nontraditional students by The Princeton Review is an incredible achievement that truly embodies the heart of our mission at UDC Law,” said UDC Law Interim Dean Angela Gilmore. “This ranking affirms our longstanding dedication to expanding access to legal education to those who have often not been given those opportunities and providing legal representation for those who have historically lacked access to the legal system. At UDC Law, we are committed to practicing law, promoting justice and changing lives through educating and empowering a diverse and inclusive student body who see public service as a founding pillar of their legal education. And this ranking is a testament to our collective efforts and success in advancing these core values.”
The Princeton Review’s Best Law Schools for 2024 rankings evaluated law schools across the nation in 14 categories, resulting in top-10 lists. Rankings were determined by current student demographics, surveys from school administrators at 168 law schools, and feedback from 18,400 enrolled law students who rated their experiences.
“Every school that made our Best Law Schools for 2024 lists offers outstanding academics,” said Rob Franek, The Princeton Review’s editor-in-chief. “We report our rankings in multiple categories—in lieu of one mega-list solely based on academics—to help applicants choose the law school best for them. Our 14 categories identify law schools we have found to be exceptional for factors that go beyond academics—from career services and placement records to aspects of their campus culture and faculty representation—all of which law school applicants have told us matter in their consideration of schools.”
In addition to these recent accolades, UDC Law was recognized earlier this year by Reuters as the No. 2 school for placing graduates in government and public-interest jobs. U.S. News and World Report also ranked the institution No. 13 nationwide for its outstanding clinical training program.
Since its inception, UDC Law has made public service a top priority, consistently demonstrating this commitment by providing over 100,000 hours of essential legal services to D.C. residents each year through its clinical program. UDC Law students engage with federal agencies, nonprofits, the judicial system, and both national and international governments, further exemplifying their dedication to serving the community.
