Entering Class Of Law School Upped to 600

Reacting to the prospect of a draft-diminished enrollment next year, the Law School Faculty decided last Tuesday to enlarge the entering class from 540 to 600 students.

The Faculty's decision will not necessarily increase the number of college seniors admitted to next year's first-year class. Russel A. Simpson, director of Admissions, said yesterday that such an increase is possible but that other factors may make it unnecessary.

Proportion of Acceptances

In past years, about three out of five students to the Law School decided to attend. If a larger proportion opt for the school this year, an admissions increase would not be needed.

Simpson said that the Law School is generally a "more attractive place" for prospective students this year with its new dean and second-year curriculum composed entirely of electives. This could lead to a greater number of seniors accepting the school, he said.

Situation Uncertain

The situation will remain uncertain at least until the latter part of May, when all applications are due and many acceptances will already have been received. At that time, the Faculty will decide exactly how large a class it wants, and admit more students or draw up a large waiting list.

At the present time then, Tuesday's decision will have no effect on an applicant's chances for admission.