迈克尔·亨特·施瓦茨, dean of the 正规博彩十大网站 麦克乔治法学院, was recognized as one of the Top 10 most influential people in 法律教育 by National Jurist Magazine last week, ranked at No. 9. He first appeared on the list as No. 13 in 2014, maintained his position amongst the top 15 in 2015 and rose to No. 9 in 2016. 

“I am deeply honored to have been recognized as one of the most influential people in 法律教育 once again and to be recognized among such accomplished and dedicated colleagues,施瓦茨说. “I choose to believe that the ranking is a reflection of my passion for student success and improving the law school experience, passions which have been supported by the faculty, staff and administration at 麦克乔治法学院.” 

The list was announced at a reception Jan. 2024年4月4日，华盛顿特区.C. during the Association of American 法律 学校’ Annual Meeting. Schwartz’s ranking was announced to a standing ovation. 

The list ranks individuals who are “major forces in shaping 法律教育.” National Jurist’s editorial team asks several hundred people in 法律教育, including every law school dean across the country, to rate each nominee for the list. In terms of law deans who made the list, Schwartz ranks No. 5. He is also the third-highest ranked dean of an ABA-accredited law school in California.

As the tenth dean of 麦克乔治法学院, Schwartz has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to advancing 法律教育 through his remarkable contributions to teaching, 学习与课程设计. Schwartz has served as the dean of 麦克乔治法学院 自2017年以来. 

“院长施瓦茨的激情, dedication and vision have significantly impacted the landscape of 法律教育, inspiring positive change for current and future generations,” said President Christopher Callahan.

在施瓦茨任职期间, he has overseen the law school’s highest bar pass rate in 25 years, 最高U.S. 新闻 & World Report job placement rate in the history of McGeorge, and one of the 15 largest gifts in the history of U.S. 法律教育. 

He also oversaw the creation of an Honors Accelerated JD Degree, the creation of three online MSL degrees and an online LLM degree, a law-focused undergraduate study abroad program, the Sacramento Legal Employers Diversity Collective and an experiential alumni mentoring program for first-year law students.

Schwartz's impact is far-reaching, evident in his extensive literary contributions, including seven books and numerous law review papers, book chapters and shorter works. Among his groundbreaking works are "What the Best 法律 Teachers Do" and the Context and Practice Casebook series, an innovative textbook series he designed to modernize law school education materials.

“Our dean is a true superstar,” said Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Experiential Learning 玛丽·贝思·莫伊伦·. “He serves as a model for the faculty in all aspects of our jobs.

“He is an engaged scholar who has kept pace with projects while excelling in his administrative role; he is a fully committed teacher who has taught a class consistently through his tenure as dean; and he is a dedicated colleague who sees the best in all of us and helps us to shine in our own positions. We are lucky to have him leading the law school.”

Schwartz is a national leader in law school teaching and learning. He has delivered more than 230 professional presentations about law school teaching, including conducting training programs for law professors at dozens of law schools throughout the U.S. 与国际.

葆拉·曼宁, an associate dean and professor of law at the University of Detroit Mercy School of 法律, said Schwartz is very deserving of the recognition. Manning and Schwartz co-authored the book “Expert Learning for 法律 Students,” a highly regarded law school success text.

“I am thrilled to see Mike being recognized for his considerable contributions and achievements. Surely countless students and colleagues join me in thanking him for his vision and passion for improving 法律教育 and the lives of law students and in offering heart-felt congratulations for this well-deserved honor,曼宁说。.