UCLA Law School
General Info
The UCLA School of Law is the law school of the University of California, Los Angeles. It is generally regarded as the top law school in Southern California, as well as one of the top fifteen law schools in the United States. It is usually considered to be the youngest of the top-tier American law schools.
Contact information
- (Website) https://www.law.ucla.edu/
- (Admissions Dean) admissions@law.ucla.edu
- (Location) Los Angeles, CA
UCLA Law School Admissions
UCLA Law School is considered a Moderately Competitive law school, which accepts only 30% of its applicants. Comparatively, Ucla is Significantly Higher than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | 5254 | 1562 (29.73%) | 293 (5.6%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 3.51 | 3.74 | 3.86 |
| LSAT | 162 | 166 | 169 |
Tuition And Financial Aid
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $45,284 | $51,778 |
| Part Time | N/A | N/A |
Living Expenses
- Living on-campus: $26,368
- Living off-campus: $26,368
- Living at home: $15,837
Important Dates
- Early Decision 1: 12/01
- Early Decision 2: N/A
- Regular Decision: 12/31
- Application Fee: $75
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UCLA Law School Community
UCLA Law School is considered to have a Highly Favorable student to faculty ratio. The average class size for 1L sections is approximately Above Average compared to other law schools. Student diversity at Ucla is Average.
Student body
Faculty Statistics
- Full Time: 98
- Part Time: 40
Faculty
- # Female Faculty: 56
- # Minority Faculty: 26
Ratio
9.9 Students
1 Faculty
Housing Options
- On Campus Housing: Yes
- Graduate Housing: Yes
- Law Specific Housing: No
UCLA 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. UCLA Law School 1L section size is 20% larger than law schools in California and 30% larger than all PUBLIC law schools.
1L Section Size Comparison
Positions Available in Advanced Courses
- Simulation Courses: 457
- Faculty Supervised Clinics: 193
Students Involved in Advanced Activities
- Field Placements: 162
- Law Journals: 468
- Moot Court/Mock Trials: 0
Attrition Rates
- First Year: 2.9%
- Second Year: 0.6%
- Third Year: 0.0%
- Fourth Year: 0.0%
UCLA Law School Employment
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The UCLA Law School class of 2023 had an employment rate of 93% with 1% pursuing an additional degree.
Employment Comparison
In 2023, 92.7%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
Type of Employment
- Law Firms: 64.0%
- Business: 8.0%
- Government: 8.0%
- Public Interest: 12.0%
- Academia: 1.0%
- California: 85%
- District Of Columbia: 3%
- New York: 3%
Bar Passage Rates
- Reporting: 92.7%
- First Time Takers: 328
- Average School: 81.9%
- Average State: 66.4%
- Pass Difference: 15.5%
Top Bar Jurisdiction
- California: 66.1%
- Passed: 240 of 295 (81.4%)
- State Average: 66.4%
- Difference: 15.3%