Appalachian School of Law
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Located in the mountains of southwest Virginia, the Appalachian School of Law (ASL) is an ABA-accredited institution best known for its practical legal training and specialized curriculum in natural resources and energy law. The school is distinctively defined by its civic mission to serve and revitalize Central Appalachia, notably requiring every student to complete mandatory community service hours throughout their legal education. Set in a close-knit rural community, the student experience is characterized by small class sizes, highly accessible faculty mentorship, and a collaborative, service-oriented culture.
Wikipedia:The Appalachian School of Law (ASL) is a private law school in Grundy, Virginia. It is accredited by the American Bar Association and offers a three-year Juris Doctor degree to approximately 128 full-time students. The school was founded in 1994 and admitted its first class of students in August 1997. ASL was started and brought to Buchanan County, Virginia, as a tool of economic development for the region. ASL emphasizes professional responsibility and alternative dispute resolution in its curriculum.
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