UK Law School
General Info
The College of Law is a college of the University of Kentucky located within Central Campus along South Limestone. Founded initially from a law program at Transylvania University in 1799, the law program at the UK began operations in 1908; it was one of the nation's first public law schools. In 1913, the college became the first in the nation to institute a trial practice program, and is host to the tenth-oldest law review student publication in the United States.
Contact information
- (Website) https://www.law.uky.edu/
- (Admissions Dean) uklawadmissions@uky.edu
- (Location) Lexington, KY
UK Law School Admissions
UK Law School is considered a Somewhat Competitive law school, which accepts only 61% of its applicants. Comparatively, Kentucky is Lower than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | 696 | 419 (60.20%) | 113 (16.2%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 3.17 | 3.42 | 3.69 |
| LSAT | 152 | 155 | 158 |
Tuition And Financial Aid
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $21,618 | $40,836 |
| Part Time | N/A | N/A |
Living Expenses
- Living on-campus: $15,832
- Living off-campus: $15,832
- Living at home: $7,182
Important Dates
- Early Decision 1: N/A
- Early Decision 2: N/A
- Regular Decision: N/A
- Application Fee: $50
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UK Law School Community
UK Law School is considered to have a Somewhat Favorable student to faculty ratio. The average class size for 1L sections is approximately Above Average compared to other law schools. Student diversity at Kentucky is Below Average.
Student body
Faculty Statistics
- Full Time: 25
- Part Time: 22
Faculty
- # Female Faculty: 24
- # Minority Faculty: 4
Ratio
15.0 Students
1 Faculty
Housing Options
- On Campus Housing: No
- Graduate Housing: No
- Law Specific Housing: No
UK Law School Curriculum
The size of 1L sections affects the quality and consistency of teaching in law schools. Generally with smaller 1L section sizes, students receive more individualized attention. UK Law School 1L section size is 9% larger than law schools in Kentucky and 39% smaller than all PUBLIC law schools.
1L Section Size Comparison
Positions Available in Advanced Courses
- Simulation Courses: 370
- Faculty Supervised Clinics: 151
Students Involved in Advanced Activities
- Field Placements: 39
- Law Journals: 68
- Moot Court/Mock Trials: 0
Attrition Rates
- First Year: 3.5%
- Second Year: 0.0%
- Third Year: 0.0%
- Fourth Year: 0.0%
UK Law School Employment
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The UK Law School class of 2023 had an employment rate of 92% with 2% pursuing an additional degree.
Employment Comparison
In 2023, 87.8%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
Type of Employment
- Law Firms: 54.0%
- Business: 11.0%
- Government: 12.0%
- Public Interest: 2.0%
- Academia: 1.0%
- Kentucky: 80%
- District Of Columbia: 4%
- Ohio: 3%
Bar Passage Rates
- Reporting: 87.8%
- First Time Takers: 123
- Average School: 89.8%
- Average State: 80.5%
- Pass Difference: 9.3%
Top Bar Jurisdiction
- Kentucky: 80.5%
- Passed: 97 of 108 (89.8%)
- State Average: 80.5%
- Difference: 9.3%