Drake University Law School earned an A- ranking in PreLaw Magazine’s list of Top Schools for Women in Leadership featured in its latest back-to-school edition.

The magazine cited data from the American Bar Association on the number of female students and faculty to develop “a list of standout institutions.” In addition, the magazine noted “women with leading roles in student bar associations and law reviews.”

“These schools demonstrate that fostering diversity and providing robust support systems can create a more inclusive and empowering community for women in law,” the magazine writes. “By continuing to prioritize these values, they are helping to ensure that the legal profession evolves to better reflect the diversity of society.”

At Drake Law, women make up 58% of the student body and 51% of the faculty. Women administrators and staff also oversee academic affairs, academic success, career development, and the law library. In addition, two-thirds of the student organizations at Drake Law were led by women last year.

“At Drake, we recognize the immense value of fostering women in leadership roles. Our women faculty, staff, and students consistently step up to lead, enriching the Drake Law experience and contributing to our growth as an institution,” said Drake’s Associate Dean, Erin Lain. “Women bring unique perspectives that drive progress and innovation and prioritizing their leadership advances gender parity in the legal profession. We take great pride in the accomplishments of our women leaders at Drake.”

–Taylor Johnson, Law School