UConn Law School
General Info
The University of Connecticut School of Law (commonly known as UConn Law) is the only public law school in Connecticut and one of only two in New England. The school was recently ranked forty-seventh out of the 190 American Bar Association-accredited law schools in the United States by U.S. News & World Report. The law school is in Hartford, Connecticut, though the main campus of the University of Connecticut is in Storrs.
Contact information
- (Website) https://www.law.uconn.edu/
- (Admissions Dean) law.admissions@uconn.edu
- (Location) Hartford, CT
UConn Law School Admissions
UConn Law School is considered a Somewhat Competitive law school, which accepts only 51% of its applicants. Comparatively, Uconn is Lower than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | 1074 | 547 (50.93%) | 96 (8.9%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 3.13 | 3.34 | 3.62 |
| LSAT | 153 | 156 | 158 |
Tuition And Financial Aid
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $27,934 | $57,852 |
| Part Time | $19,502 | $40,402 |
Living Expenses
- Living on-campus: N/A
- Living off-campus: $17,510
- Living at home: $8,240
Important Dates
- Early Decision 1: N/A
- Early Decision 2: N/A
- Regular Decision: N/A
- Application Fee: $60
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UConn Law School Community
UConn Law School is considered to have a Highly Favorable student to faculty ratio. The average class size for 1L sections is approximately Above Average compared to other law schools. Student diversity at Uconn is Below Average.
Student body
Faculty Statistics
- Full Time: 45
- Part Time: 77
Faculty
- # Female Faculty: 40
- # Minority Faculty: 12
Ratio
9.6 Students
1 Faculty
Housing Options
- On Campus Housing: No
- Graduate Housing: No
- Law Specific Housing: No
UConn 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. UConn Law School 1L section size is 2% larger than law schools in Connecticut and 20% larger than all PUBLIC law schools.
1L Section Size Comparison
Positions Available in Advanced Courses
- Simulation Courses: 338
- Faculty Supervised Clinics: 195
Students Involved in Advanced Activities
- Field Placements: 176
- Law Journals: 137
- Moot Court/Mock Trials: 0
Attrition Rates
- First Year: 8.8%
- Second Year: 1.3%
- Third Year: 0.0%
- Fourth Year: 0.0%
UConn Law School Employment
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The UConn Law School class of 2023 had an employment rate of 90% with 1% pursuing an additional degree.
Employment Comparison
In 2023, 80.5%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
Type of Employment
- Law Firms: 39.0%
- Business: 26.0%
- Government: 13.0%
- Public Interest: 4.0%
- Academia: 3.0%
- Connecticut: 71%
- Massachusetts: 9%
- New York: 5%
Bar Passage Rates
- Reporting: 80.5%
- First Time Takers: 169
- Average School: 89.7%
- Average State: 87.7%
- Pass Difference: 2.1%
Top Bar Jurisdiction
- Connecticut: 87.7%
- Passed: 122 of 136 (89.7%)
- State Average: 87.7%
- Difference: 2.1%