In alignment with our steadfast commitment to transformative legal education, we reaffirm our decision to suspend participation in the US News & World Report rankings. Despite an increase in our ranking this year, we maintain that these rankings do not fully reflect our mission, values, or innovative approach to legal education.

For a detailed understanding of our stance, we invite you to revisit our original statement from December 15, 2022, where I articulate the flaws inherent in the ranking system and our dedication to providing prospective students with transparent, relevant information.

Our unwavering focus remains on fostering pioneering, principled, and practice-ready lawyers while continuing to innovate in the legal education landscape.

December 15, 2022 Statement

Warmest regards,

Signature of Dean Megan Carpenter

Megan Carpenter
Dean and Professor of Law
University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law

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