Law School Welcomes Class of 2009

On August 13, the School of Law community welcomed the Class of 2009. Of the 188 J.D. students, 40 hail from out-of-state and four foreign countries. Twenty-four have advanced degrees, including three Ph.D.s, one LL.M., and 20 Masters Degrees. Women make up 48 percent of the class, and minorities make up 31 percent. Ranging in age from 19 to 38, members of the Class of 2009 have enjoyed a variety of prior vocations. The class includes a software developer, marine/fisheries ecologist, legislative advocate, CPA, Korean Army medic, as well as other diverse careers. A welcoming picnic was hosted by the Office of Admissions. Dean Rex Perschbacher and Law Student Association President Marc Fernandez '07 welcomed the entering class. Many faculty members, alumni board members, staff, and current students attended.