h3. Name of Concept: RIT School of Law


h3. Overview:

The Upstate New York region - specifically the Rochester area - is need of a Law School, and not just any Law School, but one that would foster the part-time pursuit of this career.  Often Law School requires working experience prior to admission as well as practice; however, it often becomes a difficult, if not impossible, choice to leave one's current employer in pursuit of a possible career in law.  I am aware that St. John Fisher has put a bid in for a Law School, but nothing seems to be happening with that bid.  And, I believe that because RIT is a premiere institution in this area, we would be better suited to provide that service and it would round out the type of offerings that we provide.

h3. How  this idea leverages current areas of RIT expertise:

Our technology (engineering as well as medical sciences) as well as business curriculum's are already highly regarded.  A Law School could serve to advance the graduates of these programs into a the next chapter of their careers.

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h3. Are  you aware of another university that is working on a similar idea? If  yes, which one?

St John Fisher College

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h3. Why  you believe RIT has a unique opportunity or an ability to differentiate  itself through this idea:

By offering a part-time option, which is not offered by any of the surrounding Law Schools but is popular with the most prestigious of law schools would set us apart and service a population not served elsewhere in close proximity.


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