Appalachian School of Law
| Appalachian School of Law | |
|---|---|
Seal of the school | |
| Motto | Ex petra veritatis justitia exsurgit |
| Established | 1994 |
| School type | Private law school |
| Dean | David Western |
| Location | Grundy, Virginia, United States 37°16′40″N 82°05′47″W / 37.27778°N 82.09639°W |
| Enrollment | 128 |
| USNWR ranking | Not published (bottom 25%) |
| Bar pass rate | 85.71% (July 2022 Virginia bar first-time takers) |
| Website | www.asl.edu |
| ABA profile | ABA Profile |
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.