The Law School, The University, The City
We pride ourselves on creating a community of learning in which students and faculty can study and learn in comfort, have easy access to resources, and interact with each other not only in the classroom, but also, casually in common areas devoted to student use.
The Law School
Our facility itself fosters an atmosphere of collegiality. Built in 1971, enhanced in 1994 with a 20,000-square-foot addition and remodeled in 2000, the law school is spacious, inviting, and comfortable. The older classrooms have been updated and all now offer outstanding acoustics, lighting, electrical outlets for laptop computers, and seating. Throughout the building there is a feeling of openness and hospitality that enhances learning and the exchange of ideas. Students and faculty are often seen chatting over a cup of coffee on "The Bridge" or in our spacious student lounge.
The law school is located on the north side of our university campus, which encompasses 128 acres in University Circle, a 450-acre farm in Hunting Valley, two astronomy observatories, and 87 buildings.
The University
Created in 1967 through the federation of Case Institute of Technology (founded 1880) and Western Reserve University (1826), Case Western Reserve University stands today among the nation's foremost independent research institutions. It ranks thirteenth among private institutions and twenty-fifth among all institutions in federal expenditures for research and development. Among the seventy-seven institutions in the world with endowments of $1 billion or more, Case Western Reserve ranks thirty-sixth among all institutions and twenty-sixth among private institutions in market value with an endowment of $1.766 billion.
Of our approximately 10,000 students, more than half are enrolled in graduate or professional degree programs. The School of Law is one of seven professional schools. The others are: social work, dental medicine, engineering, management, medicine, and nursing.
The City
University Circle
University Circle, home to Case Western Reserve University, is an intellectual, scientific, cultural, and health care district--the concentration of institutions within its one-square-mile, park-like setting is unsurpassed in the world. Meet a few of our neighbors:
CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA
Long considered one of America's best orchestras, the Cleveland Orchestra is today acknowledged among the handful of great symphonic ensembles in the world. Distance to the law school: three-minute walk.
CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART
Rated among the nation's top museums, it offers a collection of more than 34,000 works of art, from ancient Egypt to the present. It is renowned for its superb quality and cultural breadth. Distance to the law school: two-minute walk.
CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
A place to explore the natural world. Visitors can "experience" an earthquake or view one of the finest collections of precious gemstones in the country. Favorite galleries include dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures. Distance to the law school: five-minute walk.
CLEVELAND BOTANICAL GARDEN
Ponds lined with water lilies, tranquil rose gardens. The perfect place to study. The Hershey Children's Garden has playhouses, ponds, watering projects, and more for the little ones. Distance to the law school: one-minute walk.
RAINBOW CHILDREN'S MUSEUM & TRW EARLY LEARNING CENTER
Invites your family to discover the world through play! Hands-on adventure and intriguing activities year-round for children of all ages. Distance to the law school: 10-minute walk.
CLEVELAND INSTITUTE OF MUSIC
Recitals and concerts--open to the public--by advanced students and faculty, many of whom hold chairs with the Cleveland Orchestra. Distance to the law school: three-minute walk.
Also Nearby:
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS
Our nearest suburban neighbor, Cleveland Heights boasts beautiful homes, excellent student housing options, great restaurants, and 135 acres of park land. Distance to the law school: six-minute drive.
COVENTRY
Coventry offers an eclectic assortment of stores and restaurants. A favorite student hang-out. Distance to the law school: six-minute drive.
SHAKER SQUARE
Developed in 1927, Shaker Square (the nation's second-oldest shopping center) is today a thriving community noted for its Georgian style architecture, sidewalk cafés, and unique gift shops. Distance to the law school: 10-minute drive.
CLEVELAND
Greater Cleveland has a population of more than 2 million. As a legal and business center, Cleveland competes easily with more populous cities. Home to many of the nation’s top 100 law firms, Greater Cleveland is also home to many of the nation’s Fortune 500 companies (and Ohio is ranked fifth among states). Cleveland is a leader in biomedical technology, polymers, electronics, manufacturing, and publishing. In addition to the extraordinary legal community, Cleveland's service industries include major accounting firms, banks, and nationally ranked hospitals.
Cleveland is frequently listed in various national and international surveys as one of the best places to live. A few reasons:
DOWNTOWN
Located about five miles west of campus on the shores of Lake Erie, downtown Cleveland offers shopping, restaurants, the Indians, Browns, Cavs, and Rockers, Playhouse Square (theater, opera, dance), the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the Great Lakes Science Center. A must-see is the East Fourth Street entertainment district which is garnering national attention for its great restaurants (including Michael Symon’s Lola), a comedy club, bars, a bowling alley, and apartments.
THE FLATS AND THE WAREHOUSE DISTRICT
Riverfront dining, milling crowds, outdoor concerts, comedy clubs, rock & roll dungeons, and water taxies. The place for night life in Cleveland, right in the shadow of downtown. The adjacent Waterfront District has great restaurants, jazz and rock clubs--even a hot spot for serious ballroom dancing.
OHIO CITY AND TREMONT
Ohio City is one of Cleveland’s oldest neighborhoods and is located just across the Cuyahoga River from downtown Cleveland. It is packed with beautiful and historic homes, new condos and townhouses, unique stores, and terrific restaurants. Must-sees in Ohio City are the Great Lakes Brewing Company, home of some of the most renowned handcrafted beer, and the West Side Market, Cleveland’s oldest publicly-owned market. Tremont overlooks the Cuyahoga River and the Flats, and boasts an exciting combination of historic buildings, art galleries, shops and award-winning restaurants (Iron Chef Michael Symon’s Lolita is among them).
METROPARKS
Known as the Emerald Necklace and popular for everything from Sunday picnics to serious bird watching. The parks contain 250 miles of hiking, bridle, and all-purpose trails, plus beaches, pools, toboggan runs, ice fishing, thirteen major fishing areas, cross-country skiing, and more! The Metroparks Zoo and Rain Forest are also favorites.