2006 Entering Class
Our Class of 2009 JD Students
Some 211 students joined the Indiana Law learning community this week. The JD class of 2009 boasts impressive academic credentials—with median LSAT scores in the 90th percentile and a median GPA of 3.57, pushing Indiana Law to the top 30 in GPA medians. Many are nonresidents, hailing from 31 states, the District of Columbia, and the Republic of Korea.
Ranging in age from 18 to 71, they bring professional experience and possess higher degrees in 68 diverse fields, including microbiology and nuclear engineering. They have served in the Peace Corps, Americorps, and Teach for America. Two founded their own companies; one was a Presbyterian minister, one was a professional rodeo performer. A dozen have served in the armed services, including five active-duty Army captains and six who have served combat tours in Iraq or Afghanistan.
Our International Graduate Students
These JD candidates are joined by an impressive group of international graduate students. We welcome our first students from Afghanistan and Liberia as well as students from Latin America, Saudi Arabia, Europe, and from our partner schools in China, Thailand, Korea, and Taiwan.