February 4, 2000

Harvard Law School Takes Steps to Cut Class Size and Improve Its Image

By KATHERINE S. MANGAN

After years of listening to students complain that their classes are too big and their professors too focused on research, Harvard Law School is taking steps to improve its image.

Faculty members have met in recent weeks to discuss possible ways to reduce the school's ratio of students to faculty members. Although they have not yet decided whether to cut the size of the incoming class or hire more faculty members, they say they are committed to ensuring that

Print Subscription

Digital Subscription

Already have an account? Log In Now.