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UK Law School
Also known as
- UK Law School
- University of Kentucky
- KENTUCKY, UNIVERSITY OF
- UKentucky UK
UK Law School is a law school located in Lexington, Kentucky. The school was ranked 61 in 2024 by USNWR. Annual enrollment for UK Law School is approximately 156.
Admissions website: https://law.uky.edu/admissions
Admissions email: uklawadmissions@uky.edu
Admissions phone: 859.257.1678
UK Law School Key Statistics
| Previous year ABA 509 data | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentiles | 25 | 50 | 75 |
| LSAT | 155 | 157 | 160 |
| GPA | 3.35 | 3.67 | 3.87 |
| Miscellaneous | Count | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| # Applications | 1043 | 37 |
| # Admissions offers | 548 | - |
| Class size | 156 | 43 |
| % Accepted | 52.5% | 31 |
| % Yield | 27.7% | 42 |
During the 2024 application cycle, 1,043 people applied and 548 were offered admission.
University of Kentucky has a 1L class size of 156, and yield of 27.74%. 152 out of 548 applicants who were offered admission accepted, meaning that 27.74% of the people who were offered admission ended up attending the school.
The 1L class at University of Kentucky has a median LSAT of 157. The 25th percentile LSAT is 155 and the 75th percentile LSAT is 160.
The median GPA is 3.67. The 25th percentile GPA is 3.35 and the 75th percentile GPA is 3.87.
UK Law School LSAT & GPA graph for 2023-2024
LSD has stats for 139 applicants for the 2023-2024 application cycle.
The graphs show applicant results plotted against GPA and LSAT. The dotted lines on the graphs represent the 25/50/75th percentiles reported by the school in their ABA 509 report from the previous year.
Each data point represents an LSD user that shared their application results for the benefit of future applicants.
Click on a data point to see that user's profile.
How much does UK Law School cost per year?
*The following data belongs to previous years.
Cost of attending UK Law School
In 2024, tuition was $49,836 and the annual cost of attending was $72,944 (tuition plus living expenses).
Cost of Attendance (CoA) is the estimated total amount you will have to spend every year to go to school. Unlike tuition, CoA includes expenses like rent, food, and insurance.
UK Law School employment outcomes
JD graduates from University of Kentucky make $92,000 (median) upon graduation if they work in the private sector. If they go into the public sector, a grad can expect to make $53,000.
42.7% of law graduates from University of Kentucky go directly to work for law firms, while 20.7% clerk for a judge. 15.9% of graduates go into public interest.
82.9% of University of Kentucky graduates pass the bar on their first try.
Some interesting facts about UK Law School
The J. David Rosenberg College of Law, founded in 1908, is celebrating over one hundred years of service to the Commonwealth of Kentucky. We are proud to have provided legal education to many of Kentucky’s leaders and outstanding lawyers, and we believe that our current students will join the ranks of those who have helped to better this state.
The JD Program
From the first day of orientation to the final gathering at Commencement, the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law provides a unique community in which to study law. UK Rosenberg Law has a rich history as one of the nation's first law schools and an accomplished student body that competes and wins local, regional, and national competitions. Our award-winning faculty offer personalized attention and our staff at UK Rosenberg Law are committed to empowering students to rise towards their personal best.
Competitive but not cut-throat, UK Rosenberg Law offers 15 clinical and externship opportunities for real-world experience, a network for career development student organizations for educational growth, social activities and community services, student-run law journals, Academic Enhancement Program for support during the academic journey and four dual degree programs.