Summary: With the future of the school settled, more students are willing to attend Charleston School of Law, growing their incoming class of freshman to be the largest in school history.
Charleston School of Law is anticipating a class of freshman twice the size, the largest in the school’s history. The law school only saw 85 students enroll last year as they faced lawsuits over who would take over the school.
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President Ed Bell, who ended up buying the school in October said during the latest commencement, “You had no idea three years ago, students, when you started law school that you would be faced with a tornado in your own school, a storm that looked like it was out of control, a success story that just as easily could have been a disaster played out. You had no idea that you would be faced with a decision that would challenge your senses and your character. You were challenged to stand up and fight for the cause. You were called on in a very direct way to make a difference. You faced that challenge, and you stood up.”
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The latest commencement ceremony saw 141 students walk across the stage. Dean Andy Abrams said, “This graduating class of 2016 has been truly inspirational with its grit and courage. Even in the face of great uncertainty, they persisted and persevered, and their unwavering dedication to their law school has ensured a bright and exciting future for the Charleston School of Law. They are the true heroes of this story.”
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The school has already received a high of deposits from the incoming class so the total number of enrolled students could easily be over 200, according to Bell. Abrams was more reserved, saying “It’s certainly safe to say it will be one of the largest in the history and certainly the largest in the last five years and the lowest attrition we have ever had. With all that was going on, people were understandably were going ‘I’m exploring other options’ and looking to leave. Nobody wants to leave. Everybody wants to be a part of it now.”
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