Temple Law School is proud to welcome the incoming 2024 class—a dynamic group of students embodying academic excellence, diversity, and a broad range of backgrounds. With 220 students enrolled, the class includes 189 in the Day Division and 31 in the Evening Division, bringing together a mix of fresh perspectives and seasoned experience. Consistent with the law school’s commitment to inclusive excellence, 38% of the students are students of color, while 3% identify beyond traditional gender categories. Women make up 54% of the cohort, and men represent 43%.
The 2024 class hails from 28 states and 9 countries, bringing with them a wide array of perspectives, with 67 different majors spanning the humanities, science, business, and the arts. Notably, 15 of these students have demonstrated significant leadership experience through service in the military, Americorps, Teach for America, and the Peace Corps. Additionally, nearly 20% come from families where neither parent graduated college, a testament to Temple Law’s dedication to supporting first-generation students.
The academic credentials of the incoming students are the highest in recent history, with a median GPA of 3.67 and an LSAT median of 163. Reflecting the varied pathways into legal education, 11% of the class holds advanced degrees, enriching Temple’s classrooms with perspectives shaped by prior expertise and advanced study. With experiential learning as a cornerstone of the Temple Law experience, students have access to over 25 clinical courses and unique practicums, as well as numerous international study opportunities, including programs in Japan, Italy, China, Ireland, and other global hubs.
Temple Law continues to offer a breadth of curricular options, from dual-degree programs like J.D./M.B.A. and J.D./M.P.H. to certifications in Business Law and Trial Advocacy. Additionally, specialized centers and institutes, including the Sheller Center for Social Justice and the Institute for Law, Innovation & Technology, provide students with the tools and platforms to make significant contributions both locally and internationally.
As Temple Law’s 2024 class embarks on their legal education journey, they bring with them a commitment to justice, a dedication to academic and ethical rigor, and a passion for making a meaningful impact in the legal field and beyond.