Overview
Applicants
494
Acceptance Rate
76%
Median Undergrad GPA
3.14
Accepted Applicants Who Attend
104
Test Scores
LSAT
25th-75th percentile
(enrolled students)
(enrolled students)
142 - 151
Deadlines
Application Deadlines
June 15
Application Process
Rolling Admissions
Yes
Application Fee
$0
CAS Service Used
Yes
Applicants accepted in terms other than fall
No
Transfer Applicants Accepted
Yes
Deferred Admission
Yes
Other Admission Factors
Academic
LSAT Score
Undergraduate GPA
Essay / Personal Statement
Selectivity Rating
Faculty Information
Student/Faculty
18:1
Total Faculty
30
16.6
Female
6.7
Underrepresented Minorities
Students Say
Faulkner Universitys Jones School of Law in Montgomery, Alabama is a Church of Christaffiliated school with a non-intimidating environment. According to students here, its the best-kept secret in Alabama. The bar-passage rate is very high; in fact, students report that Faulkner has had the highest bar-passage rate in the state of Alabama. The trial advocacy program is top-notch. The faculty and administration actually care about you as a person and make sure you have practical knowledge for the real world. Many appreciate that professors treat them like a friend and not a subordinate. Some feel that Jones could benefit from a broader curriculum. While the small campus can mean fewer opportunities, many students find that the resources of the law school are growing everyday.
The many very knowledgeable and distinguished professors here truly are a hidden gem. Their ranks include some of the most experienced legal minds anywhere. They also possess a great deal of real-world experience and give practical lessons about real-life lawyering. The faculty is pretty big on the Socratic Method. A student explains that his torts professor writes everyones name on a playing card. Before class he draws three cards, and the three people have a roundtable discussion presenting the cases that were assigned. It is by far the most memorable first-year experience. Small class sizes allow for greater participation and You are able to get to know your professors better. The intimacy strongly encourages differing viewpoints and class discussion as well. Professors here truly care about your success and take an interest in your life outside of the classroom. The amount of time each professor is willing to dedicate to each student never fails to impress me, agrees another student. They genuinely want each student to succeed.
The professional looking facilities (featuring marble and mahogany throughout) are outstanding. There is also Internet access throughout the school. Every classroom is equipped with plenty of electrical outlets, notes one student. Most students would also like to see the library open later hours.
The well-liked administration here is always available and extremely helpful. Its worth noting that the Jones School of Law is one of only three fully ABA accredited law schools in Alabama. A significant milestone for the school, it basically means that students can take any bar exam in any state when they graduate just like graduates of all ABA-approved law schools.
The many very knowledgeable and distinguished professors here truly are a hidden gem. Their ranks include some of the most experienced legal minds anywhere. They also possess a great deal of real-world experience and give practical lessons about real-life lawyering. The faculty is pretty big on the Socratic Method. A student explains that his torts professor writes everyones name on a playing card. Before class he draws three cards, and the three people have a roundtable discussion presenting the cases that were assigned. It is by far the most memorable first-year experience. Small class sizes allow for greater participation and You are able to get to know your professors better. The intimacy strongly encourages differing viewpoints and class discussion as well. Professors here truly care about your success and take an interest in your life outside of the classroom. The amount of time each professor is willing to dedicate to each student never fails to impress me, agrees another student. They genuinely want each student to succeed.
The professional looking facilities (featuring marble and mahogany throughout) are outstanding. There is also Internet access throughout the school. Every classroom is equipped with plenty of electrical outlets, notes one student. Most students would also like to see the library open later hours.
The well-liked administration here is always available and extremely helpful. Its worth noting that the Jones School of Law is one of only three fully ABA accredited law schools in Alabama. A significant milestone for the school, it basically means that students can take any bar exam in any state when they graduate just like graduates of all ABA-approved law schools.
Career overview
Median Starting Salary
$44,950
% of graduates who are employed within ten months of graduation
83%
% of job accepting graduates providing useable salary information
38%
Career Services
On campus summer employment recruitment for first year JD students
Yes
On campus summer employment recruitment for second year JD students
Yes
# of Employers that Recruit on Campus Each Year
21
Employers who most frequently hire graduates
Beasley Allen
Various District Attorney's Offices
Firms of 2-10 Attorneys
Graduates Employed by Area
56%
Private Practice
12%
Business/Industry
9%
Government
3%
Judicial Clerkships
2%
Academic
Graduates Employed by Region
72%
South
7%
MidWest
2%
Pacific
1%
Mid-Atlantic
1%
Mountain
1%
South West
Prominent Alumni
Greg Allen
Partner of Beasley, Allen, et.al.
Kelli Wise
Associate Justice, Alabama Supreme Court
Ernestine Sapp
Partner of Gray, Langford, Sapp, et.al.
Bobby Bright
Former U.S. Congressman, Former Mayor of Montgomery, Alabama
Tommy Bryan
Associate Justice, Alabama Supreme Court
Dates
Financial Aid Rating
Jul 15
Application Deadlines
Jan 15
Financial Aid Statistics
% Students Receiving Some Aid
45%
Expenses per Academic Year
Estimated Off-Campus Room and Board
$12,000
Estimated Cost for Books / Academic Expense
$2,400
Student Body Profile
Total Enrollment
282
Number of Foreign Countries Represented
1
Average Age at Entry
26
Demographics
50.00%
% Under-represented Minorities
100% are full time
0% are part time
50% female
50% male
Campus Life
Students Say
There is a definite sense of community since everyone knows everyone, but students insist that thats a plus. At the same time, there is a competitive environment, but thats what the real world is like. We are all in this struggle together, and we help each other to survive, explains a 3L. This includes saving someone who is drowning in class when briefing a case or forming study groups for exams. Faulkner University is definitively Christian oriented, and overall, its a very conservative campus. The law school is extremely conservative as well, but people who arent on the political right feel welcome here. Even though I am very liberal and a bit outside the norm, the
faculty and staff do not attempt to curtail my individuality, comments a 3L. I do not hesitate to be vocal in my opinions and viewpoints (both in and out of class) and have never had any repercussions.
Students say that their peers come from all strata of society and bring varying perspectives based upon their personal, professional and educational experiences. There are people that are directly out of college as well as people that have been out of undergrad for fifteen to twenty years, explains one student.
Outside of class, there are seminars, speakers, and even school parties, but students feel there should be a few more social opportunities, especially on the weekends. Many students are active in church. I play basketball with friends, says an athletic 2L. We also play flag football and get together for poker and other events to take our minds off school.
Students say that their peers come from all strata of society and bring varying perspectives based upon their personal, professional and educational experiences. There are people that are directly out of college as well as people that have been out of undergrad for fifteen to twenty years, explains one student.
Outside of class, there are seminars, speakers, and even school parties, but students feel there should be a few more social opportunities, especially on the weekends. Many students are active in church. I play basketball with friends, says an athletic 2L. We also play flag football and get together for poker and other events to take our minds off school.
More Information
% of Classrooms with Internet Access
100%
Admissions Office Contact
Contact
Joshua M. Roberts
Director of Admissions
Director of Admissions
Address
5345 Atlanta Highway
Montgomery, AL 36109
Montgomery, AL 36109
Phone
334-386-7910
Email
law@faulkner.edu
