UNL Law School
General Info
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Law is a law school in Lincoln, Nebraska affiliated with the University of Nebraska?Lincoln. It was founded in 1888 and became part of UNL in 1891. In 1903, noted legal scholar and later Harvard Law School dean Roscoe Pound became dean of the college. It was one of the first law schools accredited by the American Bar Association and was one of the charter members of the Association of American Law Schools. Approximately 400 students are enrolled in the college. The current dean is Steve Willborn, J.D.
Contact information
- (Website) https://www.law.unl.edu/
- (Admissions Dean) lawadm@unl.edu
- (Location) Lincoln, NE
UNL Law School Admissions
UNL Law School is considered a Somewhat Competitive law school, which accepts only 63% of its applicants. Comparatively, Nebraska is Significantly Lower than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | 545 | 339 (62.20%) | 102 (18.7%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 3.40 | 3.65 | 3.85 |
| LSAT | 152 | 156 | 158 |
Tuition And Financial Aid
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $14,721 | $33,415 |
| Part Time | N/A | N/A |
Living Expenses
- Living on-campus: $16,776
- Living off-campus: $15,538
- Living at home: $8,462
Important Dates
- Early Decision 1: N/A
- Early Decision 2: N/A
- Regular Decision: N/A
- Application Fee: $50
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UNL Law School Community
UNL 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 Nebraska is Below Average.
Student body
Faculty Statistics
- Full Time: 28
- Part Time: 33
Faculty
- # Female Faculty: 20
- # Minority Faculty: 3
Ratio
11.9 Students
1 Faculty
Housing Options
- On Campus Housing: Yes
- Graduate Housing: Yes
- Law Specific Housing: No
UNL 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. UNL Law School 1L section size is 5% smaller than law schools in Nebraska and 27% smaller than all PUBLIC law schools.
1L Section Size Comparison
Positions Available in Advanced Courses
- Simulation Courses: 416
- Faculty Supervised Clinics: 82
Students Involved in Advanced Activities
- Field Placements: 62
- Law Journals: 25
- Moot Court/Mock Trials: 0
Attrition Rates
- First Year: 11.0%
- Second Year: 0.8%
- Third Year: 0.0%
- Fourth Year: 0.0%
UNL Law School Employment
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The UNL Law School class of 2023 had an employment rate of 92% with 2% pursuing an additional degree.
Employment Comparison
In 2023, 78.3%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
Type of Employment
- Law Firms: 57.0%
- Business: 15.0%
- Government: 15.0%
- Public Interest: 4.0%
- Academia: 2.0%
- Nebraska: 73%
- Colorado: 4%
- Iowa: 4%
Bar Passage Rates
- Reporting: 78.3%
- First Time Takers: 106
- Average School: 90.4%
- Average State: 76.7%
- Pass Difference: 13.7%
Top Bar Jurisdiction
- Nebraska: 76.7%
- Passed: 75 of 83 (90.4%)
- State Average: 76.7%
- Difference: 13.7%