Peyton's Struggles: Florida Coastal School of Law

[ProjectMaximus]

There's no emoticon to express my feelings right now.

[Surfjaxpier]

I don't know how many times it has to be said, but there is too much parking downtown! This was even pointed out by the consultant from Gannett Fleming in the context of commuter rail feasibility. Too much free or low cost parking is a disincentive for rail. Wake up leaders! If we continue to have our suburban zoning code, with its illustrious off street parking requirements drive development, Downtown will continue to lose the battle to all of the new Baymeadows Ways and Gate Parkways of the region.

[ProjectMaximus]

I don't know how many times it has to be said

Many many times. welcome, surfjax

[cireewol]

I don't blame the city; Florida Coastal School of Law is a rip off! Has anyone checked their fees? They are 4 times the cost of most state-run schools! They remind me of the John Marshall program in Atlanta, claiming to specialize in the "forgotten market" - women and minorities.

I don't think they should even be allowed a license!

[civil42806]

I don't blame the city; Florida Coastal School of Law is a rip off! Has anyone checked their fees? They are 4 times the cost of most state-run schools! They remind me of the John Marshall program in Atlanta, claiming to specialize in the "forgotten market" - women and minorities.

I don't think they should even be allowed a license!

Its a private school, private schools are always much more expensive than public ones.

[Traveller]

Not just private.  For profit.

[ChriswUfGator]

WTF?

You can't compare a private school with state schools and then act surprised that the private school is more expensive. That's retarded. Private schools will naturally have higher tuition, because they aren't funded by your tax dollars and have to be self-supporting.

There are only 4 state law schools in Florida, with the incoming 1L class at UF having around 400 people, FAMU has about 300 new admits, FIU has about 350 new admits, and FSU takes in around 400 new admits. So, IN THE ENTIRE STATE there are somewhere around 1,500 slots available ON AN ANNUAL BASIS for state law schools. This state has 18.1 million residents, so do the math there. Private schools are a necessary part of the system, at least to the extent that you consider lawyers to be a necessary part of the system. I know that part is debatable. Lol.

And as to "for profit", that may be, but the line between that and a "not for profit" private school is nonexistent from the student's perspective. Stetson University is a not-for-profit, yet their tuition is higher than FCSL's, and their bar passage rate is inferior. And then take Barry University in Orlando, they claim to be not-for-profit, but gimme a break, they're Catholic...talk about a big BUSINESS...the catholic church is one of the biggest.

[happical]

Does anyone know when Peyton's term is up?? What about the City Council?

I think some Metro Jax members should run...

[ProjectMaximus]

Not just private.  For profit.

True. Meaning they get absolutely no govt subsidy.

I'm skeptical of for-profit educational institutions too, but I give Florida Coastal the benefit of the doubt.

[Charles Hunter]

Does anyone know when Peyton's term is up?? What about the City Council?

I think some Metro Jax members should run...

The next City elections are Spring 2011.   *sigh*

[RiversideGator]

There are way too many lawyers out there.  Go into a productive line of work.   

[happical]

The next City elections are Spring 2011.   *sigh*

Oh my, what a shame. I think a lot of the problem lies in the fact that Jacksonville is so spread out land-wise. Downtown has yet to be a big city center and the majority of Jax-civilians DON'T live in or near downtown so they don't really see the urgent need for change there. It is sad though for those of us who do, and who see its potential. I'm sure the south-siders just love how great of a job the city council is doing. Pft. I guess all we can do now is hold our breaths for 2011!

[thelakelander]

I don't think we can use the spread out land-wise thing as an excuse.  Nashville, Indianapolis, Columbus, Charlotte, Oklahoma City and Louisville are all spread out land-wise yet still have vibrant downtowns.  We've had just as much investment in our core as these places but we've done a poor job of creating synergy between various new and existing developments.

[avonjax]

Sadly in 2011 you will see the same ole story....

[JeffreyS]

How did the dropping the ball with the Law school and Art institute correlate time wise with our turning our nose up at the Florida State medical school?
I sure would hate to have our Urban Core's culture being influenced by tomorrow's lawyers, doctors and artists.