Wayne Law rises again in latest U.S. News & World Report rankings
For the seventh year in a row, Wayne State University Law School continued its ascent in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Law School rankings. At No. 55, Detroit’s only public law school has risen 45 spots since 2017, despite repeated changes in the ranking methodology – a clear indication of the fundamental strength of its programs. Wayne Law also ranked No. 20 in part-time law programs, the best in the state.
“This recognition confirms once again that Wayne Law offers an exceptional law school experience and significant value to our students and alumni,” said Dean Richard A. Bierschbach. “This continued national recognition shines a light on our strength as a law school in the heart of a resurgent Detroit.”
Wayne Law’s combination of the lowest tuition in the state and nationally recognized education offers students a unique advantage: graduation without taking on excessive debt. The law school is ranked #11 for lowest debt-to-income ratio by the HEA Group (The National Jurist preLaw Magazine 2024) and No. 2 by U.S. News & World Report for ability to pay off debt with earnings. Wayne Law has also been named a “Best Value” law school for 10 consecutive years by National Jurist and preLaw Magazine.
“This recognition confirms once again that Wayne Law offers an exceptional law school experience and significant value to our students and alumni,” said Dean Richard A. Bierschbach. “This continued national recognition shines a light on our strength as a law school in the heart of a resurgent Detroit.”
Wayne Law’s combination of the lowest tuition in the state and nationally recognized education offers students a unique advantage: graduation without taking on excessive debt. The law school is ranked #11 for lowest debt-to-income ratio by the HEA Group (The National Jurist preLaw Magazine 2024) and No. 2 by U.S. News & World Report for ability to pay off debt with earnings. Wayne Law has also been named a “Best Value” law school for 10 consecutive years by National Jurist and preLaw Magazine.
Landlord to pay $190K to settle claims of sexual harassment against female tenants
DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. (AP) — A suburban Detroit landlord has agreed to pay $190,000 to settle allegations of sexual harassment against women who lived in his buildings or were prospective tenants, the federal government said Monday.
The U.S. Justice Department intervened on behalf of the women and filed a lawsuit a year ago.
“No one should be denied the opportunity to live in safe and affordable housing because of their refusal to submit to a landlord’s sexual demands,” said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the department’s Civil Rights Division.
Mohamad Hussein denied the allegations but agreed to a settlement to avoid the inconvenience and expense of litigation, according to an agreement filed in federal court in Detroit.
Hussein, who owns properties in Dearborn Heights, was accused of offering to reduce rent or make other financial concessions in exchange for sex acts or sexually explicit images, the government said.
He will pay $17,500 each to six women and $40,000 each to two more women, in addition to $5,000 to the government, the agreement states.
The U.S. Justice Department intervened on behalf of the women and filed a lawsuit a year ago.
“No one should be denied the opportunity to live in safe and affordable housing because of their refusal to submit to a landlord’s sexual demands,” said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the department’s Civil Rights Division.
Mohamad Hussein denied the allegations but agreed to a settlement to avoid the inconvenience and expense of litigation, according to an agreement filed in federal court in Detroit.
Hussein, who owns properties in Dearborn Heights, was accused of offering to reduce rent or make other financial concessions in exchange for sex acts or sexually explicit images, the government said.
He will pay $17,500 each to six women and $40,000 each to two more women, in addition to $5,000 to the government, the agreement states.
––––––––––––––––––––
Subscribe to the Legal News!
http://www.legalnews.com/Home/Subscription
Full access to public notices, articles, columns, archives, statistics, calendar and more
Day Pass Only $4.95!
One-County $80/year
Three-County & Full Pass also available
