Ave maria school of law Reviews

This is a great school. I see the few bad reviews are not from actual students but lazy people, frustrated by the admissions process. I am a student and I was initially hesitant about attending the school because it is catholic and relatively new for a law school. (20 years)
If you are religious (any type) they are great. If you are not religious and just want a good law school they are also great. They don't force any religious classes or work on you at all. Every teacher begins every class with a prayer. Usually just a 15 second 'hail mary' or 'our father'.
When they discuss topics they just discuss the law, even with topics like abortion law you would never know the professors personal beliefs or opinions, they are very professional.
Its law school so it's incredibly hard from start to finish, but if you can get in, I would recommend attending this school.

Admissions committee is extremely unresponsive, seems like a shady school

I'm a current law student in my 3L year. My class started out with a little over 100 students and we still have 84 remaining some will graduate in December and some next May. I chose Ave Maria because it is a small school and I knew it was the right fit for me. The professors at Ave Maria really care about their students. They actually know all of their students names which is unheard of. The professors want to see you succeed and will take the time to sit with you one on one to accomplish that. All of our dean's are outstanding and take time to listen to our concerns. They will meet with you one on one. This law school doesn't see you as just a number or dollar sign they see you as a person. Ave Maria is a private Catholic law school, but there are many students of different religions that attend Ave Maria. This is a law school that doesn't care what religion you are they care about graduating knowledgeable ethical attorney's.

In today's world competition is everywhere. Success can be measured on how well you beat out the competition. Like every potential law student out there, we research our options when deciding which school to attend. We compare stats, review commentary, and ask others their thoughts about the schools we are interested in. One of my main focal points when deciding which school I was going to attend, was quality. Ave Maria gives their students that strong, quality education that potential law students should be looking for in schools. The professors have the time and dedication to give their students the proper attention to succeed - you're not just a student ID number. Additionally, the school focuses on continuing good moral values in their students. So when I'm asked why I chose to attend Ave Maria, my answer is simple! I chose Ave Maria because I wanted to graduate from a school that produces quality attorneys.

I am a graduate of the 2017 class and can honestly say that the school continues to grow and improve every year. The school moved down from Ann Arbor, MI about ten years ago so it's still a relatively young law school in the SWFL area.The move was a big adjustment for the school. But in time and with dedication to their mission, they are making their mark and making the right changes. A great contributor to the school's growing reputation is the quality of graduates who are now practicing attorneys, not only in SWFL, but across the country. I think we have some stellar grads representing our school and I love seeing them excel! Law school is a challenging experience and you develop close friendships during that time that will last you a lifetime.
I chose to attend Ave Law because it was conveniently close to home. I am not Catholic but that didn't affect my experience as a student. If anything, the Catholic foundation of the school promotes values that are universal. I felt that those values, tied in with the small campus really created a close-knit community feel. During my time as a law student I had the opportunity to work in the Admissions Department as a work-study student. I really enjoyed not only the people in the department, but the ability to meet with new students and help them navigate what can be an intimidating new chapter in their lives.
Overall, the school is small and community oriented. There are professors and administrators that I felt really cared about my success and that made a world of a difference to me! At the end of the day, you have to pick the school that best suits you.

An incredible law school. The professors are dedicated and approachable. The community is close. There are numerous opportunities in the area for summer internships on the federal and state level. Southwest Florida is a fantastic area to start the daunting journey to becoming an attorney. The negative review on this page is completely false and does not represent my view or the view of anyone I know that has gone to this school.

Prior to going, I was hesitant, because everyone was telling you to go to a "big name" school... very, very glad I didn't listen. At the end of the first year, I recall a professor talking to us; he said something to the effect of "Some may not consider us to be in the top tier of law schools, but we will continue working hard until we get there." My (Mormon) friend turned to me and said out loud exactly what I was thinking: "What is he talking about? I feel like this is a top-tier school, and I'm proud to go here!" That sums it up for me.

When I read some of the 1-star reviews, I'm not really sure what the heck these people are talking about. A law school segregating based on race and religion? haha! Talk about a just-add-water lawsuit! As Ben Franklin would say, happiness isn't handed to you, you have to pursue it yourself. Most of the student body isn't Catholic, and Ave Law has one of the highest minority percentages of any lawschool anywhere. Aside from the obvious lawsuit that would be going on if the other reviews were true, it would be pretty dumb for the school to behave in that way.

I know several other people who attended other law schools; they're amazed at some of the things we have here; especially the library resources. Not to mention the fact that we're the only law school in Southwest Florida, so there's far less competition for and summer and semester positions.

I called to ask about the admissions process and they transferred me to Tabitha. I was not fund of her attitude, sarcastic behavior, and mannerism. You need to be professional and welcome students better. I will not be applying! Thanks for the heads up!

As I am finishing my second year of law school here at Ave Maria School of Law, I am so grateful to be completing it here. My colleagues are extremely helpful throughout the year, especially during exam season. We all want to see each other succeed, so we all push each other when everything is fighting against us. I cannot believe how fortunate I am to receive a legal education from such prestigious professors. They are an e-mail or one knock on their office away from any help that's needed.

Please do not go to this school. They are only about money. They have been on academic probation for a reason. Save your money and time and go elsewhere. They have an issue with favoritism when it comes to super religious Catholic Students. Oh and their new academic dean is questionable. Many students had many issues with her when she was a professor..and now she has become a dean. SAVE YOUR MONEY. They will discriminate against you any chance they get. They hardly return phone calls or emails. And there is a lot of scandal within the school that they of course will not bring to light. There have been issues with a student with a gun on campus threatening others. And much more. Save your time and your sanity. I hope they shut this place down soon before they steal any more money from students.