school of law
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Definition
- Noun:
- A graduate school offering study leading to a law degree: An institution of higher education, typically a division of a university, that provides professional and academic training in the field of law, culminating in a degree such as a Juris Doctor (J.D.).
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- She was accepted into a prestigious school of law on the East Coast.
- After completing his undergraduate degree, he applied to a school of law to become an attorney.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in formal or administrative contexts to refer to the specific academic unit within a university responsible for legal education.
- The university's school of law is ranked among the top ten in the nation.
Variants and Related Words
- Law school (n): This is the more common and colloquial synonym for "school of law." The meanings are identical.
- He is in his first year at law school.
Synonyms
- Law school: An institution for legal education and training.
- College of law: Another formal term for an institution offering legal studies.
Noun
- a graduate school offering study leading to a law degree