Overview
Applicants
481
Acceptance Rate
55%
Median Undergrad GPA
3.51
Accepted Applicants Who Attend
83
Test Scores
LSAT
25th-75th percentile
(enrolled students)
(enrolled students)
152 - 158
Deadlines
Application Deadlines
April 30
Application Process
Rolling Admissions
Yes
Application Fee
$50
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
9:1
Total Faculty
37
50
Female
16.21
Underrepresented Minorities
Students Say
Small but mighty, University of Wyomings College of Law is the states premiere law school. Its intimate size guarantees that you are a name and a face, not a number, and its students are privy to individualized attention and amazing opportunities. The school offers some phenomenal programs including excellent environmental and natural resources law and many practical experiences宇hrough the legal clinics地nd the summer trial institute. The legal clinics [allow] students [to] get actual lawyering experience help[ing] low-income individuals in many different areas of law, and several students have even had the opportunity to argue in front of the state supreme court. Even more impressive, the WY Supreme Court and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals come here and hear oral arguments at least once a year in our state of the art moot court room. The school is also very affordable, even for out of state students. It is also one of the few to still give merit-based scholarships 2L and 3L year for substantial amounts. And many laud the fact that the university is not a school that tries to be a lawyer factory. They focus on quality, not quantity.
Students at Wyoming also speak glowingly of their professors. To begin with, the faculty is more than happy to address specific legal questions, issues about students' future practice of law, or to just chat. Theyve even been known to share a beer on [a] Friday. And a 1L shares, the professors are not guarded in ivory towers but [are] always available (they usually supply their cell numbers) for supplemental questions as well as mentoring relationships. This openness also extends to the administration which most find to be very accessible and strongly committed to ensuring a successful education for the students enrolled here. They do a great job of advocating on our behalf and are wonderful overall advocates of the school and University in general.
Importantly, students find career services to be a great resource. They help to facilitate job opportunities在y hosting weekly panels from regional professionals/alumni, workshops on interviewing and r矇sum矇 writing, as well as developing externship programs throughout the region for Wyoming students. One pleasantly surprised 2L interjects, The director will look over your r矇sum矇 at a moments notice. The faculty here [has] an open door policy so you dont need to make appointmentsyou can stop by their offices at any time and they will take the time to meet with you. Certainly, attending law school in a state with only one law school provides students the best opportunity for judicial clerkships, clinic placements, and internships. Also of note, For students that wish to stay in the Rocky Mountain inter-west region, the job opportunities are plentifulespecially for energy related legal careers.
Students at Wyoming also speak glowingly of their professors. To begin with, the faculty is more than happy to address specific legal questions, issues about students' future practice of law, or to just chat. Theyve even been known to share a beer on [a] Friday. And a 1L shares, the professors are not guarded in ivory towers but [are] always available (they usually supply their cell numbers) for supplemental questions as well as mentoring relationships. This openness also extends to the administration which most find to be very accessible and strongly committed to ensuring a successful education for the students enrolled here. They do a great job of advocating on our behalf and are wonderful overall advocates of the school and University in general.
Importantly, students find career services to be a great resource. They help to facilitate job opportunities在y hosting weekly panels from regional professionals/alumni, workshops on interviewing and r矇sum矇 writing, as well as developing externship programs throughout the region for Wyoming students. One pleasantly surprised 2L interjects, The director will look over your r矇sum矇 at a moments notice. The faculty here [has] an open door policy so you dont need to make appointmentsyou can stop by their offices at any time and they will take the time to meet with you. Certainly, attending law school in a state with only one law school provides students the best opportunity for judicial clerkships, clinic placements, and internships. Also of note, For students that wish to stay in the Rocky Mountain inter-west region, the job opportunities are plentifulespecially for energy related legal careers.
Career overview
% of graduates who are employed within ten months of graduation
91%
% of job accepting graduates providing useable salary information
86%
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
50
Employers who most frequently hire graduates
Government (Attorney General, Federal and District courts, Supreme Court, Public Defender, County Attorney); General practice firms
Graduates Employed by Area
58%
Private Practice
17%
Government
6%
Judicial Clerkships
6%
Public Interes
3%
Business/Industry
1%
Academic
Graduates Employed by Region
81%
Mountain
8%
South
6%
Pacific
5%
MidWest
Prominent Alumni
Hon. Catherine M. Fox
Wyoming Supreme Court Chief Justice
Gerry Spence
Trial Lawyer, Author, TV personality
Alan K. Simpson
Former US Senator-Wyoming, Political Commentator
Hon. Gregory Phillips
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Mike Sullivan
Former Ambassador to Ireland & Governor-Wyoming
Dates
Financial Aid Rating
Mar 1
Application Deadlines
Apr 1
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Annual Total Aid Package Awarded
$35,416
% Students Receiving Some Aid
91%
Expenses per Academic Year
In-State Tuition
$16,290
Out-Of-State Tuition
$234,770
Estimated On-Campus Room and Board
$10,260
Estimated Off-Campus Room and Board
$14,220
Estimated Cost for Books / Academic Expense
$7,200
Fees
$828
Student Body Profile
Total Enrollment
226
Parent Institution Enrollement
12,450
Number of Foreign Countries Represented
2
Average Age at Entry
26
% Out-of-State
49%
% International
0%
Demographics
9.29%
% Under-represented Minorities
100% are full time
0% are part time
49% female
51% male
Campus Life
Students Say
Though most students are recent graduates and in their mid-twenties, the school nets a number of older students as well. And while Wyoming encourages its students to invite their spouses, kids, dogs and friends to school functions, many feel these efforts often fall short. As an insightful 1L shares, I would agree that the administration could do more to embrace the needs of individual students sometimes. There are a lot of married/parent students and sometimes the schedule of events is hard for those students. One 3L feels successful completion of competitions is highly regarded, yet competitions are held at times when one is required to hire a baby sitter. Fortunately, the small classes really help to foster relationships and many students find lifelong friends. Furthermore, many find their peers very friendly and insist the competition is not cutthroat, and that there is a great sense of community pride and more of a cooperative environment. We cheer for high achievers and encourage those who arent. Indeed, this student body takes care of one another and [is] quick to help each other in tough times.
Hometown Laramie is a quaint community and while winters may be harsh, the summers are beautiful and the people are friendly. In addition, there is most always a sports event or cultural event to attend and hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing are close, as is Cheyenne to get in some bigger shopping or attend an oral argument. The university is a very short drive to big cities like Denver; however, if you are a fan of the outdoors宇his is a perfect place for you. And the best part is that because its a small town, it is easy to find classmates and law students out in the community almost all the time.
Hometown Laramie is a quaint community and while winters may be harsh, the summers are beautiful and the people are friendly. In addition, there is most always a sports event or cultural event to attend and hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing are close, as is Cheyenne to get in some bigger shopping or attend an oral argument. The university is a very short drive to big cities like Denver; however, if you are a fan of the outdoors宇his is a perfect place for you. And the best part is that because its a small town, it is easy to find classmates and law students out in the community almost all the time.
More Information
% of Classrooms with Internet Access
100%
Admissions Office Contact
Contact
Lisa Nunley
Director of Admissions and Student Services
Director of Admissions and Student Services
Address
Dept. 3035
1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071
1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone
307-766-5419
Email
lawadmis@uwyo.edu
