VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – The new Dean at the University of South Dakota School of Law says the first semester went quickly and he is preparing for the spring semester.

Neil Fulton started as Dean in June and welcomed his first class to Vermillion in August.

Fulton says they are seeing the demand rising for law school graduates.

Fulton says the need for lawyers is expanding beyond traditional roles.

The spring semester begins on Jan. 13.