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Magazine Lists University of Richmond Law School as Most Wired in Virginia

June 20, 2001

The University of Richmond's law school is Virginia's "most wired" and ranks 16th nationally for the use of technology in teaching law students, according to National Jurist magazine.

The publication annually rates more than 100 American Bar Association accredited law schools for their network access, integration of technology in class, students' use of computers, availability of hardware and use of technology in career services.

Richmond law students use web-based discussions boards, receive e-mail updates from their peers and faculty members and register for classes and search for jobs online.

Such daily access to computers "makes our students aware of all the emerging legal issues involving technology," John R. Pagan, dean of Richmond's law school, said. "There's a high level of interest in learning about the cutting-edge legal developments. And that can provide employment opportunities."

Richmond's law school was the first in the country to make it mandatory for first year students to own a laptop.

A previous issue of National Jurist ranked the law school's William Taylor Muse Law Library 43rd among the libraries of the 178 accredited law schools in the United States.