Tag Archives: Indiana

Capital: Indianapolis
Nickname: The Hoosier State
Inhabitants: 6.7 million
Largest city: Indianapolis
Airport: (IND) Indianapolis International
Fun Fact: A ‘Hoosier’ is a man who carries corn and refers to the days when Indiana was big in corn. Today it is the 5th largest producer in America.
About Indiana
The state of Indiana resembles Illinois in many ways. To the north is Indiana on Lake Michigan. Several neighborhoods of the city of Chicago are actually located in the state of Indiana. The capital Indianapolis is located approximately in the middle of the state and is famous for its Indycar races. Indianapolis is the 15th largest city in America. Like Illinois, Indiana is a large agricultural state with hundreds of miles of farmland. Indiana Dunes National Park, on Lake Michigan, consists of dunes, swamps and 15 miles of protected beaches. In the village of Santa Claus and in the post office of Santa Claus, all letters to Santa Claus have been answered by his elves since 1914. In the state of Indiana you will also find one of the largest Amish communities around the villages of Middlebury and Shipshewana. See mcat-test-centers for a list of 2-year colleges in Indiana including private technical schools and public community colleges within the state of Indiana.

Top Schools of Law in Indiana

We have created a 2019 ranking of the best colleges in Indiana that offer Law degrees to help you find a school that fits your needs. Each school’s ranking is based on the compilation of our data from reliable government sources, student surveys, college graduate interviews, and editorial review. In addition, you can view our… Read More »

Indiana University–Bloomington Maurer School of Law

Indiana University–Bloomington Maurer School of Law was founded in 1842, making it the oldest law school in Indiana and one of the oldest public law schools in the United States. It is located on the campus of Indiana University–Bloomington, which is considered to be one of the best public universities in the nation. The school… Read More »

Indiana University–Indianapolis School of Law

Indiana University–Indianapolis School of Law is a public law school located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Established in 1902, the school was originally known as the Indiana Law School. It was originally located on the campus of Butler University, but was moved to its current location on Indiana Avenue in 1929. In 1969, the school merged with… Read More »

University of Notre Dame Law School

The University of Notre Dame Law School was founded in 1869 by a group of lawyers and judges. The school was established with the intention of providing legal education to the people in the Midwest, specifically Indiana. Initially, classes were held in downtown South Bend, but eventually the school moved to its current location on… Read More »

Valparaiso University School of Law

Valparaiso University School of Law was founded in 1879 by Henry Baker Brown, a prominent attorney and judge. It was originally named the Northern Indiana Law School and was located in Valparaiso, Indiana. In 1925, the school became the first law school in Indiana to be approved by the American Bar Association. In 1929, it… Read More »

Brief History of Indiana

Population: 6 516.922 thousand people (2011) Area: 94321.0 sq. km On the territory of Indiana, before the arrival of Europeans, Indian peoples lived (Potawatomi, Delaware, Miami and others), and until about 1500, in the Ohio River Valley, the Indians of the “Mississippian culture”, also called “mound builders” lived. In 1679, René de La Salem explored… Read More »