Motion to Succeed

MC Law is interested in students who demonstrate not only the intellect needed to succeed in law school, but the character, leadership skills, and drive required to succeed in life.

Why MC Law?

J.D. Program

Our rigorous J.D. program combines a strong foundation in the law with opportunities to explore areas of personal interest and engage in hands-on legal work.

J.D. Program Info

LL.M. Program

MC Law offers several different LL.M. degree programs for applicants with diverse backgrounds and interests, including Traditional Studies, American Legal Studies, International and European Studies, and Advocacy.

LL.M. Program Info

News

Mississippi College's newest recipients of emeritus status, from left, Emily Fokeladeh, Patricia Bennett, Debbie Norris, and Deborah Bolian Massey, display plaques that recognize their significant achievement.

Former Law School Dean, ‘Queen of SACS Accreditation’ Among MC Faculty Emeritus Recipients
A former law clerk, Ellen Robb, director of career services for the Mississippi College School of Law, provides strategic insights that help MC Law students obtain prestigious federal clerkships.

MC Law Gaining National Reputation for Successfully Placing Students in Federal Clerkships
Dr. John P. Anderson, new dean of the Mississippi College School of Law, said the law school’s success is built on deep and abiding relationships between faculty, staff, students, and alumni.

Mississippi College School of Law’s former ‘Interim’ Dean Transitions into Full Leadership Role
Shirley Terry Kennedy, director of child advocacy and director of the Family and Children’s Law Center at the Mississippi College School of Law, said students can get a taste of what it's like to practice law by participating in the school's pro bono clinics.

Pro Bono Clinics Offer MC Law Students Experiential Legal Training, Community Service Opportunities
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Visting MC Law

We love for our guests and alumni to visit us, but please remember that ALL guests must sign in with the Receptionist when entering the campus. This applies to anyone without his/her own key card for entering. Every guest needs to sign the registration book outside the Dean's Suite.

Located in the heart of
Mississippi’s legal community.

MC Law is located in downtown Jackson, Mississippi’s capital city and the heart of the state’s legal community. The State Capitol, Mississippi Supreme Court, federal courts, and many of Mississippi’s most respected law firms are within walking distance of the MC Law campus.

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A law school with a global focus.

MC Law students are given the opportunity to develop unique cultural insights and further their career qualifications by studying abroad in places including France, Germany, Mexico, South Korea, and Cuba.

Study Abroad Programs

Unmatched opportunities for
hands-on legal experience.

MC Law offers unlimited opportunities for part time work, clerkships, and hands-on externships with law firms, judges, public interest organizations, and government agencies. Unlike students at more isolated law schools, MC Law students gain in-depth, practical experience in the legal field long before they graduate.

Externship Information