University of Nevada--Las Vegas

Law School Overview

U.S. News Rankings

Ranking score and category

Rank Category Name #68 Best Law Schools

Specialties #11 in Dispute Resolution #3 in Legal Writing #24 in Part-time Law

Law School Overview

The William S. Boyd School of Law at University of Nevada--Las Vegas has an application deadline of March 15. The full-time program application fee at the William S. Boyd School of Law at University of Nevada--Las Vegas is $50. The part-time program application fee at the William S. Boyd School of Law at University of Nevada--Las Vegas is $50. Its tuition is full-time: $24,749 per year (in-state); full-time: $35,749 per year (out-of-state); part-time: $18,713 per year (in-state); and part-time: $26,945 per year (out-of-state). The student-faculty ratio is 14.0:1. The William S. Boyd School of Law at University of Nevada--Las Vegas has 46 full- and part-time faculty on staff.

At the University of Nevada—Las Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law, all students complete the Lawyering Process Program, a three-semester series of courses that lend training in legal analysis, writing, research, and more. Through electives, law students are able to specialize their training in areas including gaming law or real estate law. For those interested in earning a second degree, dual degree options at UNLV include a J.D./M.B.A. through the UNLV College of Business, a J.D./master of social work through the UNLV School of Social Work, and a J.D./Ph.D. in education through the UNLV College of Education.

Students can test their legal skills through the school’s clinic, which includes programs in immigration law and education advocacy. The clinical studies program also coordinates externships for interested students. The law school is home to the Nevada Law Journal and the UNLV Gaming Law Journal, as well as a variety of law student organizations, from the International Law Society to the Commercial Litigation Group. UNLV Law also operates the Saltman Center for Conflict Resolution, where students may be able to find research opportunities or attend events.

All admitted students are considered for merit and need-based scholarships. Once enrolled, the law school offers personalized career counseling that offers résumé help and job search training, among other services.

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Year founded	1997
Public/private	Public
Law school designation	Regional

Admissions

Application deadline	March 15
Full-time program application fee	$50
Part-time program application fee	$50
Admissions Phone	(702) 895-2440
Admissions E-mail	elizabeth.karl@unlv.edu
Web site	http://www.law.unlv.edu/

Academics

Full- and part-time faculty	46
Student-faculty ratio	14.0:1
Total faculty	56

Student Body

Enrollment (full-time)	315
Gender distribution (full-time)
J.D. candidates graduating in 2011-2012	161

Cost

Tuition and fees
Full-time: $24,749 per year (in-state) Full-time: $35,749 per year (out-of-state) Part-time: $18,713 per year (in-state) Part-time: $26,945 per year (out-of-state)
Room and board	$12,672

Careers

Employed at graduation 2	52.3%
Median private sector starting salary	$68,000
Median public service starting salary	$58,000

Library

Total volumes and volume equivalents

382,976

* Law School Overview details based on 2012 data