Update from Wayne Law Dean Jocelyn Benson - October 2014 (Tuition freeze, enhanced scholarship opportunities)

From:lawdean@WAYNE.EDU To: LAWDEANCONTACTS@LISTS.WAYNE.EDU Date: 2014-10-21 09:34 Subject: Update from Wayne Law Dean Jocelyn Benson - October 2014 (Tuition freeze, enhanced scholarship opportunities)

Read this email on the Web Wayne State University - Law SchoolPhoto of Jocelyn Benson Dear alumni and friends, Here at Wayne Law, we strive to provide a high-quality legal education that is affordable and accessible. That's why I'm proud to announce significant changes to our tuition and scholarship program that underscore that commitment. The changes involve a tuition freeze for all students and an expansion of our scholarship program that effectively amount to a 14 percent tuition cut for students entering in fall 2015. We also are proud to be offering more scholarship funds to all students than ever before, as a result of the generosity of many alumni eager to give back to their alma mater. By stabilizing the cost of tuition and providing more than $1 million in new scholarship opportunities, Wayne Law becomes an even better investment for anyone seeking to obtain an affordable, nationally ranked legal education in a world-class city. Even prior to these changes, Wayne Law's tuition was the lowest of any law school in Michigan. Under the new scholarship program, millions of dollars in merit- and need-based scholarships will be provided to help cover tuition expenses, ensuring Wayne Law is the most affordable law school in Michigan. With flagship programs in civil rights, entrepreneurship and business law, and international legal studies, and expanded opportunities for hands-on learning, mentoring and internships in these and other areas, Wayne Law is rising in prominence as we are increasingly recognized nationally for our quality of programming, extensive alumni network and affordability. We are proud to be ranked in the top 100 – at No. 87 – in U.S. News and World Report’s list of Best Law Schools for 2015 . Creating value for students goes beyond affordability. Our location in the heart of Detroit during such a transformative time offers students access to hands-on legal experience in areas ranging from corporate law and entrepreneurship to public interest and civil rights that you cannot get at any other law school. I hope you will join me in spreading the word about this exciting news. Regards, Jocelyn Benson signature Wayne State University Aim Higher Wayne State University Law School 471 W. Palmer St. Detroit, MI 48202 (313) 577-4629 Unsubscribe at lawcommunications@wayne.edu