New England School of Law has a proud heritage as a law school founded to offer an education to members of society who were often excluded from advanced professional study. In 1908, several women began receiving tutoring to take the bar examination, forming the first class of Portia Law School, which was an all-women's institution until 1938. In 1969, the school's name was changed to New England School of Law.

This tradition has expanded to welcoming others from groups that traditionally face obstacles as they strive to reach their professional goals. In 1990, the school established the Charles Hamilton Houston Enrichment Program to help reduce the isolation that minority students may feel and to address racial bias and promote diversity at the law school. These efforts have created a community where students and faculty credit students' varied backgrounds and life experiences with enhancing their educational and social experience in law school.

Deciding to become a lawyer requires that you be willing to undertake the significant commitment that law school and the profession involve. It is important to choose a law school that you feel will educate you well and that will provide a community that meets your needs. At New England School of Law, we are proud of our rigorous academic program and of our efforts over the years to create a welcoming environment for people of different backgrounds. The diversity that has resulted has made our community a stronger and more stimulating place for all of us.

I am pleased that you are interested in New England School of Law and hope that you will seek more information about the school's supportive learning and living environment.

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