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About UVA Law

UVA law school campusUniversity of Virginia School of Law is the fourth oldest law school in the US, and it has grown to become one of the most well-respected schools for producing successful lawyers. It was founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson. The school also earns high marks for having one of the best qualities of life for law school students. UVA has a total law school student population of a bit over 900.

The traditional curricular programs at Virginia Law include more than 250 courses and seminars offered each year in subjects like law and business, law and public service, international law, legal and constitutional history, human rights, immigration law, intellectual property, public policy and regulation, health law and law and humanities. Students can also take part in programs that focus on legal writing, professional ethics, trial advocacy, and public speaking. University of Virginia School of Law students also have many additional opportunities to broaden their law school education. Individuals can earn joint degrees, although these programs usually add an additional year to their studies.

UVA law school student groupOthers choose to focus their law studies on specialties from other institutes like the Center for Oceans Law and Policy and the Center for National Security Law. Famous game-show host, Bob Barker, donated money to fund an animal law program on campus. Virginia Law is also well known for having 24 clinics for students to gain real-life case experience. Topics for clinics include: Advocacy for the Elderly, Employment Law, International Human Rights, Mental Health Law, Patent and Licensing, and Transactional Law.

UVA School of LawAfter completing these rigorous programs, the University of Virginia School of Law students are more than ready to tackle the law profession. Many individuals go on to become chairpersons and managing partners at law firms across the country; alumni have also gone on to become general counsel for many Fortune 500 companies. Additional graduates have served as law clerks on the United States Supreme Court. In fact, at graduation, more than 98% of the students are employed. Virginia Law has long been considered one of the top law schools for career prospects.

UVA law schoolThere are over 70 on-campus student organizations, including chapters of the Federalist Society, the American Constitution Society, and the St. Thomas More Society. Every spring, more than a hundred students create a production of “The Libel Show.” This musical theater show was first produced in 1904, in which students make friendly jabs at professors and life on campus. One of the performances sees professors getting the chance to sing their responses to the student’s jokes.

The school also produces a student-run weekly newspaper called “The Virginia Law Weekly.” The publication has won the American Bar Association’s “Best Newspaper Awards” in years past. Virginia Law also has 10 academic journals. Students who are interested in a comprehensive education and excellent future job opportunities should look into the University of Virginia School of Law.

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LSAT Range (25 to 75 Percentile)
GPA Range (25 to 75 Percentile)
Admissions Information

2023 acceptance rate: 11.46%

Number of 2023 applicants: 5,610

Number of 2023 matriculants: 277

Median LSAT: 171

Median GPA: 3.94

LSAT range (25 to 75 percentile): 167 to 172

GPA range (25 to 75 percentile): 3.72 to 3.99

APPLICATION DEADLINES

March 1 is the application deadline but, even though the law school often considers applications received after this date, we generally recommend applications be submitted much earlier given the rolling decisions basis!

The school also offers a Binding Expedited Decision option with the same March 1 deadline. These applicants are promised a decision within 21 business days of receipt of their applications.

University of Virginia School of Law students must start in the fall.

Financial Aid

Total Cost and Total Expected Cost of Attendance
Median Grants for Students
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

In-state tuition (2023-2024): $67,676

Out-of-state tuition (2023-2024): $69,994

Room, board, and other (2023-2024): $31,376

Estimated in-state cost of attendance (2023-2024): $99,052

Estimated out-of-state cost of attendance (2023-2024): $101,370

Students who receive grants: 66%

Median grant amount: $30,000

conditional law school scholarships Conditional Scholarships

Virginia Law does not award scholarships that may be reduced or eliminated based on law school academic performance other than failure to maintain good academic standing.

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Employment Statistics
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Transfers Out
Average Bar Passage Differential
Class Size Analysis
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Employment Statistics
Employed full-time, long-term, bar passage required: 96.9%
Employed full-time, long-term, JD advantage: 0.9%

 

Career Placement Results
BigLaw: 58.1%
Federal Clerkships: 13.0%

 

Transfers
Net Transfers: -3
Transfers Out: 3

Average Bar Passage Differential (first-time takers): 14.92%

 

Class Size Analysis
Under 25: 78%
25-49: 13%
50-74: 6%
75-99: 2%
100+: 1%

Contact

THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW
  • 580 Massie Road Charlottesville, VA 22903
  • (434) 924-7354
  • lawadmit@virginia.edu
  • https://www.law.virginia.edu/

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