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Pace Law School

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Pace Law is fully invested in preparing students for success in the changing legal profession. We were one of the first law schools to emphasize the practical skills that employers seek. We continue to innovate, most recently by creating a “capstone” program for students to spend their final semester in supervised practice. Students learn in a collaborative culture right in the heart of the nation’s most dynamic marketplace. Owing to the range and quality of jobs which our graduates secure, and our generous scholarships and grants, a Pace Law education delivers exceptional value.

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every important issue in society and the economy is growing in

complexity, and solutions almost always have a legal component.

New legal fields are emerging, such as financial compliance, data security,

and privacy, and while some established fields are contracting, others are

growing. Demand for public interest lawyers is intense. This is an excellent

time to consider an education and future in the law, and it’s an exciting

and transformative time here at Pace Law.

Pace Law students follow a distinctive path to practice which flows directly

from the modern legal and commercial marketplace. Our 1L curriculum is

built on a solid and rigorous foundation of traditional legal concepts and

the rules of litigation procedure. Afterwards, students quickly transition to

a skills-building focus, leading to representing actual clients in our clinics

and supervised field placements. Our unique location outside New York City

offers valuable access to internship and employment opportunities, and

draws leaders in the legal community to our campus.

Whether you know precisely what type of law you want to practice, or are

open to exploring options, if you join us at Pace Law, you will become part

of a vibrant, ambitious, and nurturing community focused on exceptional

and practical training and mentoring.

— David Yassky, Dean of Pace Law School

“We understand the ongoing changes in the legal profession, and are committed to helping our students transform into fully prepared professionals who are in demand across a wide variety of fields.”

David Yassky was named Dean in 2014. A constitutional scholar, he has also spent time in private practice, as well as varied roles including chief counsel to a Congressional subcommittee and positions in New York City government.

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“ Pace Law SchooL iS on the cutting eDge of LegaL eDucation anD PubLic intereSt LawYering.”Honorable Jonathan Lippman, Chief Judge of the State of New York

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concentrations and fields of study

accelerated J.d. program

Students may complete their J.D. in two-and-a-

half years. Students starting in the spring semester

complete their first year by pursuing courses in

the summer. Students starting in the fall semester

may enroll in two consecutive summer sessions.

Pace Law offers outstanding programs in many fields of legal practice.

Our world-class Environmental Law program has consistently been ranked

among the best nationwide. We’ve earned a preeminent reputation in

fields including Public Interest Law and International Law. Students enjoy

significant flexibility and breadth — in addition to the traditional J.D., we

offer an accelerated two-and-a-half year J.D., certificates in International and

Environmental law, eight joint degrees, and Masters of Law degree options.

Business and commercial law

criminal law

employment and laBor law

environmental law

family law

financial institution compliance

HealtH law and policy

international law

land use and real estate law

litigation and dispute resolution

puBlic interest law

taxation, trusts, and estates

immigration law

intellectual property and tecHnology law

academics

Engaged Learningdegrees, curriculum, programs

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fundamental skills

• Case synthesis

• Fact-gathering

• Informative and predictive writing

• Client interviewing and counseling

• Print and electronic legal research

• Oral and written appellate advocacy

• Negotiation

2l / 3l curriculum

• Professional Responsibility

• Legislative or Regulatory Course

• Upper-Level Writing requirement

• Skills Courses: Live- client clinic, externship or simulation courses

• Specialized courses and seminars

• Final semester: opportunity for supervised practice

rigorous first-year courses build a strong foundation of traditional legal concepts and procedural rules. upperclass students move quickly into a distinctive skills-building curriculum. Versed thoroughly in legal theory and practice, our students graduate with the skills and knowledge most valued by employers.

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• Contracts

• Property

• Torts

• Legal Skills Program

• Civil Procedure

• Constitutional Law

• Criminal Law

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advocacy and moot court

Our trial advocacy and moot court programs,

which transform students into highly effective

advocates, have earned a significant national

reputation. Led by outstanding professors

who are also successful practitioners, these

programs synthesize classroom learning, real

world observation, simulated courtroom

classes and a strong foundation in legal skills

and substantive law. In moot court and

simulated trials, students argue cases, provide

legal representation to clients in a wide range

of practical skills courses, receive professional

feedback on their performance by peers,

faculty, practicing attorneys, and judges, and

gain exposure to areas of law in which they are

considering careers.

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Pace Law students participate in several national and international moot court competitions.

“ aS a reSuLt of engageD Learning, our StuDentS waLk into an interView. anD SaY, ‘Let me teLL You about what i’Ve Done, here iS mY PortfoLio’.”

Professor John R. Nolon

Founder, Land Use Law Center and Professor of Law and Adjunct Professor,

Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies

“the waY in which Pace Law trainS ProViDeS exactLY the baLance of theorY anD PracticaL aPPLication Sought bY SoPhiSticateD LegaL PracticeS.”Nathan A. Haynes ’98, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig LLP

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Degree and Joint Degree ProgramsJ.d.

Three-year program, accelerated two-and-a-half

year program, extended four-year part-time program

J.d. / ll.m. in environmental law

J.d. / master of environmental management

with Yale University School of Forestry

& Environmental Studies

J.d. / master of environmental policy

with Pace University

J.d. / master of science in environmental policy

with Bard Center for Environmental Policy,

Bard College

J.d. / m.B.a.

with Pace University Lubin School of Business

J.d. / m.p.a.

with Pace University Dyson College of Arts and Sciences

J.d. / m.a. in women’s History

with Sarah Lawrence College

B.a. / J.d. or B.s. / J.d.

with Pace University Dyson College of Arts and Sciences

and other institutions

Graduate Programsll.m. in comparative legal studies

ll.m. in environmental law

with optional tracks in Climate Change Law

or Land Use and Sustainable Development Law

s.J.d. in environmental law

Certificate Programs and ConcentrationsSpecialized fields of practice within the J.D. program, with

credit-hour requirements met simultaneously with the J.D.

requirement:

criminal practice

environmental law

international law

real estate and land use practice

law reviews

Participation in law reviews —

managed and edited entirely by

students — is an important

component of legal education,

aiding in the development

of essential legal writing skills.

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pace environmental law review

pace international law review

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“ProfeSSorS ProViDe cLoSe SuPerViSion anD guiDance in cLinicaL courSeS where StuDentS Learn to uSe their LegaL knowLeDge anD SkiLLS to SerVe cLientS.”Professor Gretchen Flint

Executive Director, John Jay Legal Services (pictured at right)

Professor Jason Parkin is founder and director of the Neighborhood Justice Clinic, in which students represent individuals and organizations in both litigation and non- litigation matters related to workers’ rights and other issues affecting low-income communities.

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Learning through real-world experience has been a critical part of our DNA

from day one. As one of the first law schools to emphasize practical legal skills

as a complement to theory, we offer a broad portfolio of clinics with a deep

history of public service and commitment to social justice — students learn

while advocating for clients and groups in need. Under the supervision of

professors and under a student practice order, students transition from textbook

to practice by acting as attorneys — they interview and counsel clients, mediate

and arbitrate disputes, and appear in court and before administrative agencies.

ProBono Scholars devote their entire final semester providing legal services in

our clinics and other legal service offices after taking the February bar exam.

neigHBorHood Justice clinic

ClInICs BarBara c. salken criminal Justice clinic

equal Justice america dIsAbIlITy RIgHTs / HEAlTH lAw ClInIC

environmental litigation clinic

immigration Justice clinic

investor rigHts clinic

market-aligned learning

Path to Practiceclinics, externships, internships

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“negotiating a reSoLution for a cLient of one of our cLinicS — heLPing them keeP their houSe or SoLVe an immigration iSSue — that’S a rewarDing anD memorabLe exPerience.”W. Paul Alvarez, B.S., SUNY Oneonta

Global ExperienceSummer Externships Abroad give Pace Law students

hands-on experience working with international

transactions and dispute resolution. They begin with

a two-week International Business Seminar at the

Manhattan office of a top UK law firm, followed

by a six-week externship placement in the country

of their choice.

Past placements include:

• Allen & Overy (Hong Kong)

• Baker & McKenzie (Frankfurt)

• Clayton Utz (Sydney)

• Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton (Milan)

• CMS Albiñana & Suárez de Lezo (Madrid)

• Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle (Paris)

• Hanotiau & van den Berg (Brussels)

• Jones Day (Beijing)

• Konrad & Partners (Vienna)

• Pinsent Masons (Dubai)

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“through mY exPerience in the feDeraL JuDiciaL honorS externShiP i haVe gaineD ProfeSSionaL exPerience that moSt Young LawYerS Don’t haVe, Let aLone Law StuDentS.”Eddie Chang, B.S., New York University

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student externsHip programs

Federal Judicial Honors Externship

State Court Judicial Externship

Prosecution Externship

Family Court Externship

Environmental Law Externships

(New York and Washington, D.C.)

United Nations Environmental

Diplomacy Externship EXCLUSIVE

Corporate Law Externship

International Trade Externship

Public Interest/Health Law

Externship

Real Estate Externship NEW

Family Law Externship NEW

Summer externships abroad

(several European countries,

Australia, Korea, Japan,

China, India, Argentina,

Brazil, and others)

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examples of recent student placements

corPorationS

General Electric

IBM Corporation

LG Electronics

Nestle

nationaL anD regionaL Law firmS

Beveridge & Diamond PC

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Greenberg Traurig LLP

Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman

& Dicker LLP

goVernment

New York City Law Department

New York State

Attorney General’s Office

U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency

White House Council on

Environmental Quality

weStcheSter anD connecticut firmS

Cuddy & Feder LLP

Robinson & Cole LLP

Pullman & Comley LLP

PubLic SerVice Law

American Civil Liberties Union

Bronx District Attorney

Children’s Law Center

City Bar Justice Center

The Door

Federal Defenders of New York

Kings County (Brooklyn)

District Attorney

Legal Aid Society

Legal Services New York City

Legal Services of the Hudson Valley

Manhattan District Attorney

Mental Hygiene Legal Services

New York State Division

of Human Rights

Public Advocate’s Office,

City of New York

Queens District Attorney

Riverkeeper

Sanctuary for Families

United Nations

Urban Justice Center,

Domestic Violence Project

Westchester County Board

of Legislators

ExternshipsCredit-bearing externships offer students skills-building

opportunities off campus and directly in the workplace.

We place students with corporate legal departments,

public interest organizations, and government agencies

to work under the supervision of experienced attorneys

and to learn the day-to-day practice of law. Our broad

portfolio of externships target a range of interests and

practice areas, including prosecution, policymaking,

and advocacy.

InternshipsPace Law has one of the most expansive internship

programs in the U.S. Off-campus internships allow

students to make significant contributions to

communities, individuals, and businesses while

learning critical lawyering skills and networking in their

chosen fields. Our Public Interest Law Scholarship

Organization provides funding to students, as does the

federal work-study program and other organizations.

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university of adelaide

Adelaide, Australia

fundação getulio vargas

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

universidad pontificia comillas

Madrid, Spain

sHangHai Jiao tong university

Shanghai, China

ocean university

Qingdao, China

soutHwest university of political science and law

Chongqing, China

HuBei university of economics

Wuhan, China

wuHan university scHool of law

Wuhan, China

Pace Law has semester and year-long exchange relationships with other law schools including:

“manY 1L StuDentS Don’t know what theY wiLL Practice. being actiVe in camPuS aSSociationS iS a great waY to finD where You fit in.” Patrick Paul, B.A., Kean University

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Gaelic Law Society Intellectual Property Student

Organization International Law Society Italian-American Law

Students Association Jewish Law Students Association LAMBDA Law Students OrganizationLand Use and Sustainable

Development Law Society Latin American Law Students Association Moot Court Honor BoardNational Environmental Law

Moot Court Competition BoardNational Lawyers Guild

Pace Energy and Climate Law Society Pace Environmental Law Review Pace International Law ReviewPace Law ReviewPace Law School Democrats Pace Law School RepublicansPhi Alpha Delta – Adolf Homburger

Law School ChapterPublic Interest Law Students OrganizationSports, Entertainment & Arts Law Society Student Animal Legal Defense Fund Student Bar Association Women’s Association of Law Students

student organiZations

Alternative Break Club American Bar Association /

Law Student Division American Constitution Society Asian American Law

Students AssociationBlack Law Students Association Corporate and Commercial Law Society Criminal Justice SocietyDispute Resolution Society Education Law and Policy Society Environmental Law Society Federalist Society

Our primary classroom building, Richard Ottinger Hall honors our former Dean, longtime professor and founder of our renowned Energy and Climate Center, who also has been a pioneering policymaker as a member of Congress.

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pace energy and climate center

pace community law practice

land use law center for sustainaBle development

new york state Judicial institute

BraZil-american institute for law and environment

center for environmental legal studies

criminal Justice center

institute of international commercial law

international Judicial institute for environmental adJudication

puBlic interest law center

tHeodore w. kHeel center on resolution of environmental interest disputes

pace women’s Justice center

centers and institutes

Our renowned and distinctive

centers and institutes add

significantly to the public service

mission of Pace Law, contribute

to the School’s stature, and

provide learning and research

opportunities for students.

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“no matter how SPecific or eSoteric Your intereStS are, ProfeSSorS here wiLL finD a waY to train, aDViSe, anD encourage You.”Leigh Ellis, B.A., American University

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Pace Law’s faculty is comprised of exceptional scholars and practitioners in

varied fields of practice. Some have written policy as legislators. Many have been

associates and partners at firms, worked in business, and served in government,

public interest organizations, and the judiciary. A number are community

leaders and advocates for social justice. Others have led entrepreneurial and

start-up ventures.

The breadth and depth of our faculty enables us to offer hundreds of courses

and seminars ranging from foundational issues in jurisprudence to cutting-edge

questions that arise in the most sophisticated legal practices.

Above all, they are mentors who cultivate a student-centered environment.

For students exploring what type of law to practice, our faculty steer them in the

direction best fitting their interests and ambitions. Outside of the law, a few

study and play music, and enjoy discussing it with students. Others talk sports,

growing up in the Midwest or overseas, and raising children.

Working relationships with Pace Law faculty truly can be life-altering

experiences which define and launch successful and rewarding careers.

horace e. anderson, Jr. teaches courses on intellectual property, communications law, privacy and contracts, and he is Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. His J.D. is from the University of Pennsylvania Law School.

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Nurturing Leadersscholars, practitioners, mentors

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Jill i. gross teaches securities, mediation and arbitration. She is the James D. Hopkins Professor of Law, and Director of the Investor Rights Clinic, in which students handle securities arbitrations and mediations on behalf of small investors. Professor Gross received a J.D. from Harvard University.

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bridget J. crawford specializes in taxation, trusts, and estates, and is one of 26 law professors profiled in What the Best Law Teachers Do (Harvard University Press). @ProfBCrawford

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Jason J. czarnezki is the Kerlin Professor of Environmental Law and Executive Director of Environmental Programs. He specializes in natural resources, environ mental regulation, and food law and policy. His other interests include politics and music. Professor Czarnezki received a J.D. from the University of Chicago. @czarnezki

robert f. kennedy, Jr. LL.m. ’87 leads the Environmental Litigation Clinic with Professor Karl Coplan and Adjunct Professor Daniel Estrin ’93.

“ProfeSSorS here are aLL about the StuDentS. that goeS beYonD haVing an oPen Door PoLicY anD being acceSSibLe. the facuLtY iS truLY inVeSteD in our PreParation anD SucceSS, aLL in.”Brian Bendy, B.S., SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

Leslie Yalof garfield teaches commercial, contracts, criminal law, social media law, and torts. Professor Garfield received her J.D. from the University of Florida. @ProfLGarfield

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10 minute walk to downtown White Plains, home to businesses, law firms, and federal, state, and county courthouses and local agencies.

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Pace Law is ideally located for practice-engaged learning. We are situated just

outside New York City, blocks away from federal and state courthouses, major

law firms, and corporate headquarters. Our students also have easy access to job

and externship opportunities in Albany, Hartford, Boston, and Washington, D.C.

Our campus is a vibrant intellectual center for practicing lawyers, policy-

makers, judges, local and state government officials, and community groups.

Environmental lawyers appreciate being near the sprawling Hudson River Valley.

International and environmental law students leverage close access to the United

Nations, where students pursue unique environmental diplomacy externships.

In Westchester County, Fortune 500 companies operate alongside start-ups

and a booming biotech corridor. As the only law school between New York City

and Albany, Pace Law enjoys a unique relationship with the law firms, judiciary,

and corporations in this thriving regional economy.

Being in the heart of the nation’s most dynamic legal marketplace is a powerful

advantage for our students — and it’s a terrific place to live and explore.

In addition to being a business, legal, and cultural capital, New York City is home to five Pace University schools and colleges including the Lubin School of Business.

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Place Mattersopportunity, access, lifestyle

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Washington, D.C. is home to many Pace Law alumni who work in both the public and private sectors, and is the location of our popular Environmental Law Externship.

“ geograPhicaL ProximitY to a maJor LegaL market maY be a gooD PreDictor of ‘big Law’ career SucceSS.”

— The New York Times

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A quick walk from campus, Mamaroneck Avenue is lined with cafés, restaurants, and bars and hosts numerous live music festivals. By train, you can easily catch games and events at Yankee Stadium, Citi Field, Madison Square Garden or the Barclays Center.

Yankee Stadium

The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester

Metro North Railroad, near campus, offers express trains to New York City

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20 minutes to the Hudson Valley

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The Hudson Valley offers numerous recreational adventures, including hiking, biking, and kayaking.

“i founD a home awaY from home at Pace. the communitY here iS Like nowhere eLSe.”

Victoria Wagnerman, B.A., Brooklyn College

The Best of White Plains and beyond

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Best sandwicHes

Iron Tomato57 Mamaroneck Avenue

White Plains

Best mexican

La Nueva Puebla8 South Kensico Avenue

White Plains

Best slice of piZZa

Nonna’s 52 Lake Street

White Plains

Best splurge

42 at The Ritz-Carlton1 Renaissance Square

White Plains

Best Happy Hour

Elements 161 Mamaroneck Avenue

White Plains

Ron Blacks181 Mamaroneck Avenue

White Plains

Brazen Fox 175 Mamaroneck Avenue

White Plains

Best retail tHerapy

Palisades Center Mall1000 Palisades Center Drive

West Nyack

Best Hiking

Bear Mountain State ParkBear Mountain

Best place to live

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career & professional development

The Center for Career and Professional

Development is a critical and growing part of Pace

Law. We help students understand the marketplace,

position themselves to employers and launch

their careers. We counsel alumni at every stage of

their varied careers. Contrasted with similar offices

at peer law schools, we are externally focused and

more actively network and advocate directly on-site

at law firms, businesses, and public agencies.

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sean dixon ’09, ll.m. ’10

Riverkeeper, Ossining, NY

B.A., Boston University; M.E.M., Yale University

“Before law school, I was a commercial fisherman

and had studied marine biology and geology in college.

Wanting to apply those experiences to law and policy,

I chose Pace because of its diverse environmental law

curriculum — including air quality, land use, diplomacy,

and international matters. Now I’m a clean water

advocate at Riverkeeper, and we’re the chief client of

Pace’s Environmental Litigation Clinic.

“ I encourage new students to take advantage of the

multiple learning opportunities outside the classroom.

I was particularly involved in moot court competitions

and the Pace Environmental Law Society, and attended

global conservation and preservation meetings as a

delegate and observer. My varied work experience today

reflects the comprehensive curriculum I was exposed

to at Pace Law.”

Pace Law alumni are succeeding in a range of rewarding private and public

sector jobs. They’re an invaluable resource for students — our 8,300+ alumni

are committed to networking with, mentoring and advocating for their younger

peers who are more recent graduates or still enrolled at the School.

Faculty and career development professionals — all experienced attorneys —

help students and alumni think beyond traditional practice areas to pursue legal

careers in emerging and growing areas. New York State is one of the largest

incubators in the country for entrepreneurial and start-up businesses. We show

students and alumni how these growing companies need lawyers, we help them

make connections, and we advocate aggressively on their behalf.

We’re proud to introduce here just a handful of outstanding Pace lawyers who

are serving society and the economy.

alumni

Success Definedcitizens, leaders, innovators

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megan Brillault ’03

Beveridge & Diamond PC, New York, NY

B.S., University of Arizona

“When I was a college senior in Arizona, I considered

several top law schools, mostly on or near the West Coast,

but I found Pace Law to be the best fit. At Pace, Professor

Steven Goldberg encouraged me to enroll in the Federal

Judicial Honors Externship, which was an important

experience in itself, and it also led to a clerkship with

Judge Charles L. Brieant, Jr. in the U.S. District Court for

the Southern District of New York. Currently I’m principal

and co-chair of a litigation group at a large practice.

“In addition to seeking out faculty mentorships, my

advice to prospective and current students is to be active.

In addition to the judicial externship, I participated in the

Washington, D.C. externship with the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency, as well as in the Environmental

Litigation Clinic on campus. I traveled to Brazil with my

Comparative Environmental Law class, and I was Co-

Managing Editor of the Pace Environmental Law Review.

And after you graduate, there will be many ways to stay

involved with alumni and the School. Doing so, I find

I ‘get’ as much I give.”

megan m. mcdonald ’08

Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, New York, NY

B.A., University of Connecticut

“I spend a fair amount of time in court and one of the

biggest requirements is the ability to think quickly on my

feet. From day one, I felt confident and prepared in court

because of the practical experience I had at Pace Law. One

of the most useful skills I learned through trial advocacy

courses — in which all of the instructors were practicing

attorneys — was the ability to react and respond in court

with confidence. I also participated in the Prosecution

Externship at the Westchester District Attorney’s Office,

which is not far from campus. I gained a tremendous

amount of exposure to the criminal justice system. I was

also very involved in the Public Interest Law Scholarship

Organization (PILSO), which enabled me to take an

unpaid internship with a judge during my first summer.

“ I am very grateful for the practical and relevant skills

I learned at Pace Law, and always encourage prospective

law students to consider the School.”

penelope Barnett ’01

Danone North America (Dannon), White Plains, NY

B.S., Rutgers University

“ I work in a rapidly growing legal field, compliance —

specifically, food law and product compliance — in

my role as an associate general counsel for a global

company. I’m very involved in areas including marketing,

intellectual property, regulatory and commercial

transactions. Pace Law prepared me for these roles

through a solid, diversified curriculum and practical

advice from experienced faculty, including adjunct

professors who were (and are) active practitioners in

many fields of law. The School also encouraged and

helped us to pursue externships and internships, which

were somewhat unusual and pioneering at the time,

and which proved to be invaluable for me in assessing

the practical application of the law, as well as evaluating

my personal interests and future career goals.

“ Pace Law is expanding its curriculum in compliance,

and I’d encourage prospective students to explore if this

growing field is something you might find rewarding

and interesting, either as your primary concentration or

as part of your course work.”

neal kumar ’07

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, Washington, D.C.

B.S., Fordham University; LL.M., King’s College London

“I work in derivatives at a big, global firm, representing

financial institutions, hedge funds, energy and commodity

companies, and trade associations in a variety of

transactional, regulatory, and enforcement matters.

In my course and clinical work, professors took the time

to learn about my interests, helped me assess my strengths,

and absolutely, pointed out where I needed to improve

and grow. As a result of this mentoring, I moved from

an environmental concentration to finance.

“ My advice to prospective students is to avoid following

a pre-conceived notion of what the law is. If you come

to Pace Law with an open mind and are willing to try on

different experiences — or if you do have some firm goals

in mind — the faculty will do everything they can to help

you tackle any subject and prepare you for the career that

best matches your interests and ambitions.”

Alumni Success Pace Law alumni work in legal, commercial, and public service positions

across the country. Many move across practice, corporate, government, public

interest, and judicial roles throughout their careers. Pace lawyers are at small,

mid-size and big firms. Firm associates often become partners. Some are

in-house counsel, or in other leadership at large, global companies. Many serve

at all levels of local, state, and federal government.

“Pace Law graDuateS haVe a rePutation for working harD anD hitting the grounD running.” Christopher Fisher ’94, with Lucia Chiocchio ’01, and Anthony gioffre iii ’94

Partners, Cuddy & Feder LLP, White Plains, have hired Pace Law alumni as associates

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select places wHere our alumni work

Abrams, Gorelick, Friedman & Jacobson, LLP

American Transit InsuranceAQRBeveridge & Diamond, PCBronx District Attorney’s OfficeCadwalader, Wickersham

& Taft LLPChildren’s Law CenterCuddy & Feder LLPDebevoise & Plimpton LLPDelBello Donnellan Weingarten

Wise & Wiederkehr LLPFederal District Judges and

Magistrates (various locations)Estee LauderGeneral ElectricGoogleHarris Beach PLCCHinman Howard & Kattell LLPIBM

Jones DayJPMorgan Chase & Co.Keane & Beane, PCKings County District

Attorney’s OfficeLegal Aid SocietyLegal Services of the

Hudson ValleyMartin Clearwater & Bell LLPMorgan StanleyNassau/ Suffolk Legal ServicesNew York City Administration

for Children’s ServicesNew York City Department of

Environmental ConservationNew York City Law DepartmentNew York County District

Attorney’s OfficeNew York State Appellate

Division (clerkships)Skadden, Arps, Slate,

Meagher & Flom LLP

U.S. Attorneys’ Office (various districts)

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

U.S. Patent & Trademark OfficeUniversal StudiosWhite House Council on

Environmental QualityWhiteman Osterman & Hanna LLPWilson Elser Moskowitz

Edelman & Dicker LLP

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where graDuateS work new york state 68.5% new Jersey 9.2% connecticut 7.1% florida 2.3% wasHington, dc 2.1%california 1.4%pennsylvania 1.2%otHer states 8.2%

where graDuateS Practice in new YorkotHer / unknown 35.8%westcHester 35.6% manHattan 28.6%

47number of states where

alumni live/work

emPLoYment categorieSlaw firm 46.5%Business & industry 24.4%government 11%puBlic interest 8.6%clerksHips 5.6%education 2.6%unknown 1.3%

Recent Graduates Class of 2012–2014

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“Pace offereD me a generouS SchoLarShiP. i’m gLaD i came here for manY reaSonS, but the afforDabLe coSt waS a huge factor.”Briana Costa, B.S., Johns Hopkins University

Accountants, Activists, Actors, Artists, Community Organizers, Engineers, Entrepreneurs, Financial Advisors, Firefighters, IT Professionals, Journalists, Marketers, Musicians, Police Officers, Political Candidates, Public Health Workers, Teachers, Urban Planners, Writers and more — students enroll at Pace Law from many backgrounds and interests.

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financial aid resources for students scHolarsHips

loan programs (fEdERAl And PRIvATE lOAns)

grants (dIvERsITy And nEEds-bAsEd)

internsHip support: PublIC InTEREsT lAw sCHOlARsHIPs

federal loan forgiveness for qualifying graduates in puBlic service careers

endowed scHolarsHips

yellow riBBon program (vETERAns)

federal work study program

Pace Law is one of the most affordable private law schools in the New York City

area. We’re committed to making a Pace Law education affordable and within

reach. Each admitted student automatically is considered for appropriate

scholarships and grants. We work individually with students to evaluate their

resources and needs.

admissions + financial aid

Investment Realizedvalue, affordability, fit

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25 average age

20 states represented

152colleges & universities

represented

37percent enrolled

directly from college

28percent students

of diversity

2014/15 student Body

women 57% / men 43%

full-time 443 / part-time 64

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spend a day at pace law

• Tour the campus with a student ambassador

• Lunch with professors and students

• Observe a first-year class

• Meet with counselors about your career goals

• Learn more about our programs, including the two-and-a-half year accelerated J.D. degree

“ No matter what type of law you plan to study, you will find at Pace Law exceptional faculty who are committed to your preparation and success. Through our pioneering clinics, externships, and other supervised practice, students learn outside the classroom and build the skills that employers demand. Whatever your ambitions, you can get there from here.”

— Cathy M. Alexander

Assistant Dean, Admissions

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