University of Kentucky

Law School Overview

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Law School Overview

The College of Law at University of Kentucky has an application deadline of March 14. The full-time program application fee at the College of Law at University of Kentucky is $50. Its tuition is full-time: $19,404 per year (in-state) and full-time: $33,618 per year (out-of-state). The student-faculty ratio is 14.6:1. The College of Law at University of Kentucky has 36 full- and part-time faculty on staff.

The University of Kentucky College of Law is located on the university’s main campus in Lexington, making it convenient for students interested in earning a dual degree through another academic department at the University of Kentucky. Available dual degree programs include a J.D./M.B.A. offered in conjunction with the University of Kentucky Gatton College of Business and Economics and a J.D./Master of Diplomacy and International Commerce through the University of Kentucky Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce.

Through the UK Legal Clinic, law students can get hands-on training in public interest law, legal research, externship experiences, and more. Outside of class, students may consider joining a UK Law organization, such as the Equine Law Society, the Legal Running Club, and the Latino(a) Law Students Association, or may vie for spots on one of two students journals at UK Law: the Kentucky Law Journal and the Kentucky Journal for Equine, Agriculture, and Natural Resources Law.

All students admitted to the law school are considered for merit scholarships. Diversity awards are also offered to both Kentucky residents and out-of-state students. As students in the University of Kentucky system, law students also receive university perks including group seats to UK football and basketball games and access to a free shuttle bus from the school parking lot.

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Year founded	1908
Public/private	Public
Law school designation	Regional

Admissions

Application deadline	March 14
Full-time program application fee	$50
Part-time program application fee	N/A
Admissions Phone	(859) 257-6770
Admissions E-mail	lawadmissions@email.uky.edu
Web site	http://www.law.uky.edu

Academics

Full- and part-time faculty	36
Student-faculty ratio	14.6:1
Total faculty	46

Student Body

Enrollment (full-time)	402
Gender distribution (full-time)
J.D. candidates graduating in 2011-2012	148

Cost

Tuition and fees
Full-time: $19,404 per year (in-state) Full-time: $33,618 per year (out-of-state)
Room and board	$11,680

Careers

Employed at graduation 2	49.6%
Median private sector starting salary	$50,000
Median public service starting salary	$34,000

Library

Total volumes and volume equivalents

605,105

* Law School Overview details based on 2012 data