Overview
Applicants
573
Acceptance Rate
64%
Median Undergrad GPA
3.59
Accepted Applicants Who Attend
116
Test Scores
LSAT
25th-75th percentile
(enrolled students)
(enrolled students)
153 - 158
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
No
Other Admission Factors
Selectivity Rating
Faculty Information
Student/Faculty
10:1
47.2
Female
8
Underrepresented Minorities
Students Say
The Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville has a down-to-earth atmosphere, and students find the program and overall cost of living affordable. Professors are accessible and happy to interact with students, and the open door policy of the faculty and staff is among the schools greatest strengths. Students note that the program has some fantastic professors who will clearly go through hell and back for their students, but some note that instructors can be hit or miss. Students would like to see more class selections and better time slots but appreciated the more practical nature of the curriculum, noting that professors here are not lost in academic rigor. They seemed more concerned with us practicing than publishing. Students also praised the schools resources, including the library, where law librarians are very helpful and available to answer any questions.
The school has great connections with the Louisville and Kentucky legal communities and finding mentors/internship opportunities is never a problem. For many students, its the professors who stand out when it comes to career development. Many professors here connect students to opportunities and are readily available to write recommendations or act as a reference for students who are seeking jobs and internships. Students appreciate the schools encouragement of practical experience before graduation. As part of the degree requirements to graduate, students are required to complete 30 hours of legal public service. To help students meet this requirement, the school offers first-year students the opportunity to return to campus one or two weeks before the spring semester and be paired with an employer to complete their public service. This program is optional, but the school notes that the majority of first-year students participate.
The school has great connections with the Louisville and Kentucky legal communities and finding mentors/internship opportunities is never a problem. For many students, its the professors who stand out when it comes to career development. Many professors here connect students to opportunities and are readily available to write recommendations or act as a reference for students who are seeking jobs and internships. Students appreciate the schools encouragement of practical experience before graduation. As part of the degree requirements to graduate, students are required to complete 30 hours of legal public service. To help students meet this requirement, the school offers first-year students the opportunity to return to campus one or two weeks before the spring semester and be paired with an employer to complete their public service. This program is optional, but the school notes that the majority of first-year students participate.
Career overview
% of graduates who are employed within ten months of graduation
90%
% of job accepting graduates providing useable salary information
46%
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
60
Employers who most frequently hire graduates
Dentons Bingham Greenebaum, LLP
Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP
Frost Brown Todd, LLP
Jefferson County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office
Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy
Legal Aid Society
Louisville Metro Public Defender
O'Bryan Brown & Toner, PLLC
Stites & Harbison, PLLC
Wyatt Tarrant & Combs, LLP
Graduates Employed by Area
52%
Private Practice
11%
Business/Industry
11%
Government
8%
Public Interes
3%
Judicial Clerkships
Graduates Employed by Region
70%
South
16%
MidWest
1%
International
1%
Mid-Atlantic
1%
Mountain
1%
South West
Prominent Alumni
Ernie Allen
President & CEO, International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children
Howard Fineman
News Analyst, NBC/MSNBC & Global Editorial Director, The Huffington Post
Lucy Helm
Executive Vice President & Chief Partner Officer, Starbucks
William McAnulty
Kentucky Supreme Court Justice
Steve Trager
Chairman & CEO, Republic Bank
Dates
Financial Aid Rating
Mar 15
Financial Aid Statistics
Expenses per Academic Year
In-State Tuition
$26,416
Out-Of-State Tuition
$31,416
Estimated On-Campus Room and Board
$14,250
Estimated Off-Campus Room and Board
$14,250
Estimated Cost for Books / Academic Expense
$1,270
Fees
$296
Student Body Profile
Total Enrollment
355
Number of Foreign Countries Represented
2
Average Age at Entry
25
% Out-of-State
35%
Demographics
8.73%
Hispanic
5.07%
Black
78.87%
Caucasian
2.82%
Asian
4.23%
Two or More Rces
100% are full time
0% are part time
56% female
44% male
Campus Life
Students Say
There is healthy competition among peers with activities such as moot court and the law review, but the environment here is not super competitive, which is very helpful for students' mental health. The overall vibe on campus is left leaning, with students noting that Most are fairly liberal, but [there are] some conservatives. Students here are really nice to each other and can be found helping and supporting each other. One 1L student remarks that, in general, people are open and excited about getting to know one another. To facilitate networking among students, alumni, and potential employers the school offers job fairs and there are frequent school sponsored and student org sponsored events on campus, such as panels and speaker series.
More Information
% of Classrooms with Internet Access
100%
Admissions Office Contact
Contact
Office of Admissions
Address
2301 South 3rd Street
Louisville, KY 40292
Louisville, KY 40292
Phone
(502) 852-6363
Email
lawadmissions@louisville.edu
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