Overview
Applicants
451
Acceptance Rate
66%
Median Undergrad GPA
3.24
Accepted Applicants Who Attend
125
Test Scores
LSAT
25th-75th percentile
(enrolled students)
(enrolled students)
146 - 155
Deadlines
Application Deadlines
March 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
15:1
Total Faculty
123
40
Female
15
Underrepresented Minorities
Students Say
The perfectly sized University of ArkansasLittle Rock William H. Bowen School of Law is located right in the heart of downtown Little Rockthe economic and government center of the stateand it is thoroughly tied into the local community through its connections with legislators, judges, government agencies, and private firms. Clerkships and externships are bountiful. Access to part-time jobs at law firms is second to none. Other perks at UALR include four clinical programs, five dual-degree programs, and a bargain-basement price. There are around twenty different areas of concentration here and some students tell us that the overall breadth of course choices makes it possible to study almost any topic you find particularly interesting. Others grumble that course selection is actually pretty limited. Students here get a strong, basic legal education, says a 2L. However, if you want more variety in more subject-specific courses, you wont really find them at this school.
Professors expect you to come to class prepared. The faculty is highly qualified, and there is a great mix of adjuncts who teach specialized courses. Not every professor is great but most are dedicated teachers who really want to see their students learn. They make sure we understand, says a 1L, and if we dont, they go back over it. Students also laud the legal writing program and say that the writing instructors epitomize true excellence in their fields. Outside of class, faculty members are reportedly very approachable. The student body is small enough that you can have ample one-on-one time with the profs after hours, reports a 3L, if youre brave enough. Student opinion concerning the administration is drastically split. Some students call management incompetent. The school is run like a low-budget movie set, charges a 2L. Other students contend that UALR is very well-run. The administration is very helpful and accessible, they contend, and the deans make an effort to hear student comments and feedback, and implement changes accordingly.
The law school itself is ugly-looking from the outside and its in a rough section of town. The facility is very pretty on the inside, though, with great marble stairs and nice views from the upper levels. Incidentally, we think the haunted floors are just a legend. Classrooms are top-notch with plenty of outlets for laptops. This law school is one of the only schools in the nation with state-of-the-art video lecture capture in nearly every room, beams a 3L. Missed something in class? Watch it again, including any slides or videos that were shown. The building is also fully equipped for WiFi access and remote printing. Theres a fabulous student lounge, too. Even parking is awesome, which is something law students at many schools complain about to high heaven. Overall, our school works to provide us with a comfortable environment, says a 2L. The spacious library is the law library for the state of Arkansas, so it is excellent, too. The staff is phenomenal. Its a public library, though, and there are definitely some pro se misfits who can be distracting.
Professors expect you to come to class prepared. The faculty is highly qualified, and there is a great mix of adjuncts who teach specialized courses. Not every professor is great but most are dedicated teachers who really want to see their students learn. They make sure we understand, says a 1L, and if we dont, they go back over it. Students also laud the legal writing program and say that the writing instructors epitomize true excellence in their fields. Outside of class, faculty members are reportedly very approachable. The student body is small enough that you can have ample one-on-one time with the profs after hours, reports a 3L, if youre brave enough. Student opinion concerning the administration is drastically split. Some students call management incompetent. The school is run like a low-budget movie set, charges a 2L. Other students contend that UALR is very well-run. The administration is very helpful and accessible, they contend, and the deans make an effort to hear student comments and feedback, and implement changes accordingly.
The law school itself is ugly-looking from the outside and its in a rough section of town. The facility is very pretty on the inside, though, with great marble stairs and nice views from the upper levels. Incidentally, we think the haunted floors are just a legend. Classrooms are top-notch with plenty of outlets for laptops. This law school is one of the only schools in the nation with state-of-the-art video lecture capture in nearly every room, beams a 3L. Missed something in class? Watch it again, including any slides or videos that were shown. The building is also fully equipped for WiFi access and remote printing. Theres a fabulous student lounge, too. Even parking is awesome, which is something law students at many schools complain about to high heaven. Overall, our school works to provide us with a comfortable environment, says a 2L. The spacious library is the law library for the state of Arkansas, so it is excellent, too. The staff is phenomenal. Its a public library, though, and there are definitely some pro se misfits who can be distracting.
Career overview
% of graduates who are employed within ten months of graduation
82%
% of job accepting graduates providing useable salary information
47%
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
25
Employers who most frequently hire graduates
Wright, Lindsey & Jennings Law Firm; Friday, Eldredge & Clark Law Firm; Prosecuting Attorney; Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard; State Supreme Court; Rose Law Firm, State Attorney General's Office.
Graduates Employed by Area
42%
Private Practice
23%
Government
11%
Business/Industry
8%
Academic
5%
Public Interes
3%
Judicial Clerkships
Graduates Employed by Region
84%
South West
8%
South
2%
Mid-Atlantic
2%
Pacific
2%
New England
Prominent Alumni
Colette Honorable
Member, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Jmaes M. Moody
U.S. District Judge, Easter District of AR
Phyllis Moore Jones
U.S. Bnakruptcy Judge, Eastern & Western District
Randi Fredholm Hutchinson
Partner, Dickstein Shapiro, Washington, D.C.
Charles W.'Bill'Burton
Attorney,Jones Day,Houston,TX
Dates
Financial Aid Rating
Jul 1
Application Deadlines
Feb 1
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Annual Total Aid Package Awarded
$20,835
% Students Receiving Some Aid
88%
Expenses per Academic Year
In-State Tuition
$12,030
Out-Of-State Tuition
$22,058
Estimated On-Campus Room and Board
$14,673
Estimated Off-Campus Room and Board
$15,139
Estimated Cost for Books / Academic Expense
$1,250
Fees
$1,395
Student Body Profile
Total Enrollment
424
Parent Institution Enrollement
11,645
Number of Foreign Countries Represented
3
Average Age at Entry
27
% Out-of-State
6%
% International
4%
Demographics
15.00%
% Under-represented Minorities
72% are full time
28% are part time
42% female
58% male
Campus Life
Students Say
Some students call UALR a diverse school. Others argue, There is not much diversity, beyond a solid contingent of nontraditional, older students. Views of the academic atmosphere also vary. There are some students who are very competitive, relates a 3L, and there are others like me who do the best that I can regardless of what others do. Other students say, There is no rivalry when it come to grades. There is a definite sense that we are all in this together, says a 1L, and most everyone is willing to help out a fellow student if that students asks.
Socially, its a very congenial atmosphere. There are plenty of student organizations. In addition, there are wonderful lunch meetings and seminars, as well as dinner programs on a regular basis that accommodate both part-time and full-time students. The school is intimate and definitely allows for getting acquainted with people, reports a 2L, though if youre not from Arkansas it is a lot harder to find a social niche. Also, there does seem to be a line between the students who find it hard turning down the temptation of going out and those who would rather crack the books all day, every day. Beyond the confines of the law school, Little Rock is the largest city in Arkansas, but its still a small town that approximates a suburb when compared to a lot of bigger cities. There is not a whole lot to do in Little Rock outside of school, explains a 2L. There is a downtown area with bars and shops, but nothing huge.
Socially, its a very congenial atmosphere. There are plenty of student organizations. In addition, there are wonderful lunch meetings and seminars, as well as dinner programs on a regular basis that accommodate both part-time and full-time students. The school is intimate and definitely allows for getting acquainted with people, reports a 2L, though if youre not from Arkansas it is a lot harder to find a social niche. Also, there does seem to be a line between the students who find it hard turning down the temptation of going out and those who would rather crack the books all day, every day. Beyond the confines of the law school, Little Rock is the largest city in Arkansas, but its still a small town that approximates a suburb when compared to a lot of bigger cities. There is not a whole lot to do in Little Rock outside of school, explains a 2L. There is a downtown area with bars and shops, but nothing huge.
More Information
% of Classrooms with Internet Access
100%
Admissions Office Contact
Contact
Jenifer Finney
Assistant Dean for Admissions and Scholarships
Assistant Dean for Admissions and Scholarships
Address
1201 McMath Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72202-5142
Little Rock, AR 72202-5142
Phone
501-324-9903
Email
lawad@ualr.edu
