University of Texas Law School
General Info
The University of Texas School of Law is an ABA-certified American law school located on The University of Texas at Austin campus. The law school has been in existence since the founding of the University in 1883. It was one of only two schools at the University when it was founded, the other being the liberal arts school. The school offers both Juris Doctor and Master of Laws degrees. The law school has the dubious distinction of having its racially-based admission policies struck down by courts on two separate occasions.
Contact information
- (Website) https://www.law.utexas.edu/
- (Admissions Dean) admissions@law.utexas.edu
- (Location) Austin, TX
Texas Law School Admissions
Texas Law School is considered a Moderately Competitive law school, which accepts only 22% of its applicants. Comparatively, Texas is Higher than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | 4303 | 944 (21.94%) | 265 (6.2%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 3.48 | 3.73 | 3.86 |
| LSAT | 162 | 167 | 169 |
Tuition And Financial Aid
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $33,162 | $49,244 |
| Part Time | N/A | N/A |
Living Expenses
- Living on-campus: $20,631
- Living off-campus: $20,631
- Living at home: $11,835
Important Dates
- Early Decision 1: 03/01
- Early Decision 2: N/A
- Regular Decision: 04/30
- Application Fee: $70
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Texas Law School Community
Texas Law School is considered to have a Favorable student to faculty ratio. The average class size for 1L sections is approximately Above Average compared to other law schools. Student diversity at Texas is Below Average.
Student body
Faculty Statistics
- Full Time: 84
- Part Time: 103
Faculty
- # Female Faculty: 68
- # Minority Faculty: 23
Ratio
11.4 Students
1 Faculty
Housing Options
- On Campus Housing: No
- Graduate Housing: No
- Law Specific Housing: No
Texas Law School Curriculum
The size of 1L sections affects the quality and consistency of teaching in law schools. Generally with smaller 1L section sizes, students receive more individualized attention. Texas Law School 1L section size is 45% larger than law schools in Texas and 51% larger than all PUBLIC law schools.
1L Section Size Comparison
Positions Available in Advanced Courses
- Simulation Courses: 716
- Faculty Supervised Clinics: 364
Students Involved in Advanced Activities
- Field Placements: 243
- Law Journals: 615
- Moot Court/Mock Trials: 0
Attrition Rates
- First Year: 2.3%
- Second Year: 2.8%
- Third Year: 0.5%
- Fourth Year: 0.0%
Texas Law School Employment
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The Texas Law School class of 2023 had an employment rate of 91% with 2% pursuing an additional degree.
Employment Comparison
In 2023, 96.2%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
Type of Employment
- Law Firms: 55.0%
- Business: 9.0%
- Government: 15.0%
- Public Interest: 6.0%
- Academia: 1.0%
- Texas: 68%
- California: 9%
- New York: 7%
Bar Passage Rates
- Reporting: 96.2%
- First Time Takers: 342
- Average School: 88.5%
- Average State: 76.3%
- Pass Difference: 12.2%
Top Bar Jurisdiction
- Texas: 77.4%
- Passed: 228 of 259 (88.0%)
- State Average: 76.3%
- Difference: 10.6%