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Shepard Broad College of Law

Coordinates: 28°40′58″N 81°23′50″W / 28.6828°N 81.3971°W / 28.6828; -81.3971
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Nova Southeastern University
Shepard Broad College of Law
Established1974
Parent endowmentUS $47.6 million
DeanJosé R. (Beto) Juárez Jr.[1]
LocationDavie, Florida, U.S.
Enrollment927
Faculty48 full time, five ASP instructors, 67 adjunct[2]
USNWR rankingTier 4 (Bottom 25%) #147–192, #53-69 part time program (2023)[3]
Bar pass rate66.7% (Florida bar exam, July 2021 first-time takers)[4]
93.3% (Class of 2016 ultimate bar passage rate)[5]
Websitehttps://www.law.nova.edu/

Shepard Broad College of Law (also referred to as NSU Law and Nova Law) is the law school of Nova Southeastern University, located on the university's main campus in Davie, Florida. The school offers full-time day and part-time evening programs.

History

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Founded in 1974, the school was named in recognition of lawyer and philanthropist Shepard Broad's counsel, community leadership and financial support. The law building's name recognizes Leo Goodwin Sr.'s commitment to the advancement of education and research. The school received approval by the American Bar Association in 1975.[6]

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ "Dean". Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law. July 20, 2020. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
  2. ^ "Faculty and Staff—Shepard Broad College of Law". Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law. April 30, 2019. Retrieved 2019-04-30.
  3. ^ "Nova Southeastern University (Broad)". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 2022-11-02.
  4. ^ "Grades from the July 2021 Bar Examination" (PDF).
  5. ^ "Class of 2016 ultimate bar passage rate nears 90 percent | the National Jurist". www.nationaljurist.com.
  6. ^ "Approval by Year". American Bar Association.
  7. ^ "Ellyn Setnor Bogdanoff - 2008 - 2010 ( Speaker Cretul )". www.myfloridahouse.gov. Retrieved 2021-12-31.
  8. ^ Bennett, George (May 10, 2014). "Jupiter-based congressional candidate adds law degree at age 70". The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved September 5, 2014.
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28°40′58″N 81°23′50″W / 28.6828°N 81.3971°W / 28.6828; -81.3971