"Law school enrollment continues to be significantly down since reporting began. Total matriculant change from 2011 to 2018: -17.9%. Downward trends are notable, with 155 law schools decreasing in matriculants during this period."
"Three law schools are now closed: Charlotte, Valparaiso, & Whittier. There are predictions that Arizona Summit and Florida Coastal may close soon due to ongoing enrollment declines."
"In contrast to the long-term decline, year-to-year changes from 2017 to 2018 show positive trends, with notable increases in matriculant numbers at various schools."
"42 schools maintained or increased their matriculants from 2011 to 2018, including significant gains for Lincoln Memorial at 167.6% and UC Irvine at 157.3%."
Data reveals a persistent decline in law school enrollment from 2011 to 2018, totaling a 17.9% drop. Over this period, 155 law schools saw a decline in matriculants, with at least three institutions closing. Many schools have experienced double-digit decreases. Conversely, there are schools that have shown increases, as 42 institutions maintained or improved enrollment figures, with notable growth in Lincoln Memorial and UC Irvine. Year-over-year changes from 2017 to 2018 indicate some upward trends despite the overarching decline.
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