The University of South Dakota School of Law, located in Vermillion, is the only law school in the state and one of the smallest in the nation. The school views that as a huge plus, allowing faculty to know students by name.
One of the school’s unique offerings is the American Indian Law Program. Nine tribes are in South Dakota, and 10 percent of the population is Native American.
There’s a need for lawyers in the rural regions of the state, and graduates can earn a $12,000 annual subsidy to work in underserved areas.