Overview
Applicants
736
Acceptance Rate
66%
Median Undergrad GPA
3.75
Accepted Applicants Who Attend
147
Test Scores
LSAT
25th-75th percentile
(enrolled students)
(enrolled students)
154 - 160
Deadlines
Application Deadlines
March 1
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
Selectivity Rating
Faculty Information
Student/Faculty
5:1
Total Faculty
77
46.43
Female
3.9
Underrepresented Minorities
Students Say
The University of Nebraska College of Law offers a high-quality education at an unbeatable price. With costs and tuition totaling far less than comparable schools, one student incredulously declares, 鈥淲here else can you get a top-rate legal education for that cheap?鈥 Students say that Nebraska offers a first-rate education with a 鈥渂rilliant and very approachable鈥 faculty and staff. 鈥淣ot only are the professors walking through the library, talking to the students and answering questions, but the staff throughout the college is amazing.鈥
The administration, faculty, and research staff undoubtedly serve as the law school鈥檚 greatest assets. One student remarks, 鈥淗onestly, I don鈥檛 think that one could find a better school administration or research librarians. They always meet you with a helpful smile,鈥 and are willing to do all that they can to assist students. Another notes, 鈥淭he faculty and staff at Nebraska Law care about the success of each student,鈥 and help 鈥渟tudent[s] find their place within the law.鈥 According to many, professors are 鈥渆xtremely engaging鈥 and 鈥渁re able to connect the subject matter to practical experience and real-life cases, which makes class more interesting.鈥
Students warn, 鈥淭he first year is extremely demanding,鈥 but one seasoned 3L reassures us, 鈥淒uring my three years at UNL, most of my classes have been very interesting. Some of them have changed my life and outlook on the world.鈥 Students rave about Nebraska鈥檚 prosecutorial clinic, as it is one of the few of its kind amongst an array of defense clinics. One student emphatically declares it 鈥渢he best class that I took at UNL. Another student is of the opinion that though 鈥渢here are a lot of classes in varying subjects, [the law school] is lacking in public interest/pro bono鈥搕ype classes or topics for students wanting a different type of experience,鈥 though the school鈥檚 Pro Bono Initiative has helped ameliorate matters, including an Immigration Clinic where students work with low-income clients.
Students are divided when it comes to the subject of employment after graduation. One student expresses an appreciation for 鈥渉ow UNL is trying to branch out and help students land jobs outside of Nebraska.鈥 Another argues that while 鈥渢he school is great for finding jobs for students with higher grades that want to stay in Nebraska,鈥 鈥渢here is not enough emphasis on employment after law school if a student wants to work in public interest.鈥 One 3L would like 鈥渆mployers more involved in recruiting for clerkships,鈥 but in the same breath concedes that 鈥渕ost [students] were able to get clerkships if they wanted them as a 2L.鈥
鈥淚t鈥檚 great having brand new classrooms and facilities, as well as complete access to technology anywhere in the building.鈥 The almost fully renovated classrooms are 鈥渆xtremely comfortable鈥 and 鈥渁ll have wireless access and plugs for laptops.鈥 Overall, students seem content with the refurbished facilities and as one satisfied 1L affirms, 鈥淎fter six years on the East Coast, the beautiful library and outstanding professors made returning to the Midwest an easy decision.鈥
The administration, faculty, and research staff undoubtedly serve as the law school鈥檚 greatest assets. One student remarks, 鈥淗onestly, I don鈥檛 think that one could find a better school administration or research librarians. They always meet you with a helpful smile,鈥 and are willing to do all that they can to assist students. Another notes, 鈥淭he faculty and staff at Nebraska Law care about the success of each student,鈥 and help 鈥渟tudent[s] find their place within the law.鈥 According to many, professors are 鈥渆xtremely engaging鈥 and 鈥渁re able to connect the subject matter to practical experience and real-life cases, which makes class more interesting.鈥
Students warn, 鈥淭he first year is extremely demanding,鈥 but one seasoned 3L reassures us, 鈥淒uring my three years at UNL, most of my classes have been very interesting. Some of them have changed my life and outlook on the world.鈥 Students rave about Nebraska鈥檚 prosecutorial clinic, as it is one of the few of its kind amongst an array of defense clinics. One student emphatically declares it 鈥渢he best class that I took at UNL. Another student is of the opinion that though 鈥渢here are a lot of classes in varying subjects, [the law school] is lacking in public interest/pro bono鈥搕ype classes or topics for students wanting a different type of experience,鈥 though the school鈥檚 Pro Bono Initiative has helped ameliorate matters, including an Immigration Clinic where students work with low-income clients.
Students are divided when it comes to the subject of employment after graduation. One student expresses an appreciation for 鈥渉ow UNL is trying to branch out and help students land jobs outside of Nebraska.鈥 Another argues that while 鈥渢he school is great for finding jobs for students with higher grades that want to stay in Nebraska,鈥 鈥渢here is not enough emphasis on employment after law school if a student wants to work in public interest.鈥 One 3L would like 鈥渆mployers more involved in recruiting for clerkships,鈥 but in the same breath concedes that 鈥渕ost [students] were able to get clerkships if they wanted them as a 2L.鈥
鈥淚t鈥檚 great having brand new classrooms and facilities, as well as complete access to technology anywhere in the building.鈥 The almost fully renovated classrooms are 鈥渆xtremely comfortable鈥 and 鈥渁ll have wireless access and plugs for laptops.鈥 Overall, students seem content with the refurbished facilities and as one satisfied 1L affirms, 鈥淎fter six years on the East Coast, the beautiful library and outstanding professors made returning to the Midwest an easy decision.鈥
Career overview
% of graduates who are employed within ten months of graduation
94%
% of job accepting graduates providing useable salary information
90%
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
75
Employers who most frequently hire graduates
Very Small Law Firms - 2-10 attorneys, Small Law Firms - 11-25 attorneys, State and Local Government
Graduates Employed by Area
72%
Private Practice
12%
Business/Industry
12%
Public Interes
9%
Government
5%
Judicial Clerkships
Graduates Employed by Region
75%
MidWest
7%
Mountain
4%
South
4%
Pacific
2%
South West
Prominent Alumni
Ted Sorensen
Special Counsel to President John F. Kennedy
Clayton Yeutter
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
Lee Rankin
U.S. Solicitor General
Connie Collingsworth
Chief Business Operations Officer for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Laurie Smith Camp
Chief United States District Judge of the District of Nebraska
Dates
Financial Aid Rating
Jun 1
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Annual Total Aid Package Awarded
$34,369
% Students Receiving Some Aid
94%
Expenses per Academic Year
In-State Tuition
$12,600
Out-Of-State Tuition
$33,960
Estimated On-Campus Room and Board
$15,638
Estimated Off-Campus Room and Board
$15,638
Estimated Cost for Books / Academic Expense
$6,832
Fees
$3,482
Student Body Profile
Total Enrollment
398
Number of Foreign Countries Represented
8
Average Age at Entry
24
% Out-of-State
54%
% International
1%
Demographics
8.90%
% Under-represented Minorities
100% are full time
0% are part time
46% female
54% male
Campus Life
Students Say
鈥淯NL recruits some very intelligent and exceptionally talented students,鈥 and students agree, 鈥淭he law school does a really good job of creating community among the students.鈥 Specifically, the small class size creates a 鈥渃lose-knit group mentality鈥 and particularly helpful is the practice of scheduling first years 鈥渟o they have at least one class with most of the students鈥 in their cohort. One reassured student remarks from experience, 鈥淚 know that if I need any help, albeit from a librarian, administrator, faculty member, or fellow law student, that I will receive it.鈥
There is no shortage of social opportunities at Nebraska. 鈥淧eople take the initiative to organize mixers and activities to help people get to know one another and to keep law school stress at bay as much as possible.鈥 The SBA, Women鈥檚 Law Caucus and American Constitution Society and the law fraternities routinely host speakers, discussion panels and philanthropic events. Academic groups like Moot Court and Client Counseling also bring students together in social-academic environments that don鈥檛 revolve around the bar scene. The bottom line remains clear as expressed in one student鈥檚 words, 鈥渟tudents aren鈥檛 just classmates鈥攚e鈥檙e friends.鈥
There is no shortage of social opportunities at Nebraska. 鈥淧eople take the initiative to organize mixers and activities to help people get to know one another and to keep law school stress at bay as much as possible.鈥 The SBA, Women鈥檚 Law Caucus and American Constitution Society and the law fraternities routinely host speakers, discussion panels and philanthropic events. Academic groups like Moot Court and Client Counseling also bring students together in social-academic environments that don鈥檛 revolve around the bar scene. The bottom line remains clear as expressed in one student鈥檚 words, 鈥渟tudents aren鈥檛 just classmates鈥攚e鈥檙e friends.鈥
More Information
% of Classrooms with Internet Access
100%
Admissions Office Contact
Contact
Melissa McCoy
Assistant Dean for Admissions and Enrollment Operations
Assistant Dean for Admissions and Enrollment Operations
Address
PO Box 830902
Lincoln, NE 68583-0902
Lincoln, NE 68583-0902
Phone
402-472-8333
Email
lawadmissions@unl.edu
