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Ole Miss Law School

Oxford, Mississippi

Rank #111 (USNWR 2022)

157
LSAT
3.54
GPA
37.3%
Admit Rate
25th, 50th, 75th lines show admitted class %iles

JD Admissions & Requirements

Data from 2022 admissions cycle

157
LSAT
3.54
GPA
37.3%
Admit Rate

Ole Miss Law School is a prestigious JD program located in Oxford, Mississippi. In the competitive 2022 law school rankings, Ole Miss Law School was ranked 111 by US News & World Report, making it a strong option for prospective law students in the current application cycle. For the 2022 admissions cycle, Ole Miss Law School has an entering 1L class size of approximately 176 with an acceptance rate of 37.3%, positioning it among the competitive law schools for JD applicants.

Also known as
MISSISSIPPI, UNIVERSITY OF UMississippi Ole Miss
Law School Applications
1078
JD application volume in 2022 cycle
JD Acceptance Rate
37.3%
52nd percentile
JD Program Size
176
52nd percentile
JD Tuition Cost
$75k

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Ole Miss Law School Law School Admissions Data & Statistics
2022-2023 Cycle Overview
92 applicants
Accepted
5 / 33
Waitlisted
8
Rejected
13
-
Withdrawn
29
-

Admissions Graphs

25th, 50th, 75th lines show admitted class %iles

LSAT Score: Law School Admission Test score (120-180 scale)

GPA: Undergraduate Grade Point Average (0.0-4.3+ scale)

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Selectivity & Competitiveness Trends

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  • LSAT (blue): Shows the 25th/50th/75th percentiles as a shaded band with median line. Hover to see exact values in format: 165/170/175
  • GPA (green): Shows the 25th/50th/75th percentiles as a shaded band with median line. Hover to see exact values in format: 3.45/3.65/3.85
  • Acceptance Rate (orange): Percentage of applicants who received offers (lower = more selective)
  • Applications (purple dashed): Total number of applications received each year

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For law school applicants interested in the 2022 admissions cycle at Ole Miss Law School, 1078 candidates submitted JD applications and 443 received acceptance letters. The law school application process here is selective for prospective students with an acceptance rate of 37.3%.

The JD program at Ole Miss Law School enrolls a first-year class of 176 law students each year, with an admissions yield rate of 39.73%. This means that of the 443 applicants who received law school acceptance letters, 176 chose to enroll. Understanding these law school admission statistics can help prospective JD applicants evaluate their chances and plan their application strategy.

For a competitive law school application to Ole Miss Law School, students should aim to meet or exceed the median statistics shown below. Meeting these GPA and LSAT targets significantly improves your chances of admission.

JD Admission Requirements & Application Statistics

Admissions Metrics (ABA 509)
Metric Value
Applications
1078
37th percentile
Admission Offers 443
Class Size
176
52nd percentile
Acceptance Rate
37.3%
52nd percentile
Yield Rate
39.73%
88th percentile
Average Statistics by Decision (LSD)
Metric Rejected All Accepted
LSAT 152.42 157.67 159.62
GPA 3.21 3.42 3.48
Softs T3.42 T3.45 T3.43
Avg Scholarship - - $54,038
* Softs are self-reported ratings (T1-T4) representing non-numeric application factors
LSAT & GPA Statistics (ABA 509)
25th 50th 75th
LSAT
50th percentile
153 157 160
GPA
59th percentile
3.27 3.54 3.81
LSD User Stats
Metric 25th 50th 75th
LSAT 154.0 (+1.0) 157.5 (+0.5) 160.25 (+0.25)
GPA 3.2 (-0.07) 3.5 (-0.04) 3.7 (-0.11)
* Based on 92 self-reported applications
* Green/Red values show difference from ABA 509 data
Application Process Statistics
Avg Days: Sent to Decision 37 days
Avg Days: UR to Decision 40 days
Interview Invite Rate 0.0%
Interview → Acceptance Rate -

The above statistics show that Ole Miss Law School typically admits students with LSAT scores ranging from 153 (25th percentile) to 160 (75th percentile), with a median of 157.

For GPA, admitted students typically have undergraduate GPAs ranging from 3.27 to 3.81, with a median of 3.54.

With an acceptance rate of 37.3%, Ole Miss Law School is considered a selective law school in terms of admissions.

What these numbers mean
  • Percentiles: The 25th/50th/75th percentiles show the distribution of scores among admitted students.
  • Applications: Total number of people who applied to this law school.
  • Acceptance Rate: Percentage of applicants who received offers (lower = more selective).
  • Yield Rate: Percentage of admitted students who enrolled (higher = more desirable).

Application Status Data

Ole Miss Law School Application Status Data

Application statuses submitted by LSData users

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Ole Miss Law School Law School Employment Outcomes

Overview

JD Employment Rate

87.2%
46th percentile

First-Time Bar Pass

69.8%
24th percentile

Median Starting Salary

$80,000
Private Sector
54th percentile

Employment Quality

JD Required

81.2%
64th percentile

BigLaw Placement

1.3%
20th percentile

Federal Clerkships

7.4%
91st percentile

Employment Quality Distribution

Law Firm Employment by Size

Employment Quality Matrix

Employment Type Full-Time
Long-Term
Full-Time
Short-Term
Part-Time
Long-Term
Part-Time
Short-Term
Total % of Grads
Bar Required 121 1 122 81.9%
JD Advantage 7 1 8 5.4%
Professional 2 1.3%
Other 2 1.3%
School-Funded 0 0 0 0.0%
Total Employed 128 2 0 0 134 89.9%
School-Funded: May inflate stats

Generally, if you attend law school, you want to secure a bar-required position. However, at prestigious institutions, students may target specific JD advantage positions such as private equity or elite consulting roles.

Employment by Sector

Distribution

Sector Details

Employment Sector % of Graduates National Percentile
Law Firms 53.7%
58th percentile
Judicial Clerkships 17.4%
84th percentile
Government 4.7%
9th percentile
Public Interest 7.4%
44th percentile
Business 6.0%
25th percentile
Academia 0.7%
30th percentile
Unemployment Rate: 8.7% (graduates actively seeking employment)

Judicial Clerkships

Clerkships by Type

Clerkship Type Graduates % of Class National Rank
Federal 11 7.4%
91st percentile
State/Local 15 10.1%

Federal clerkships are highly prestigious positions that significantly enhance career prospects in litigation and academia.

Bar Examination Performance

First-Time Pass Rate
69.8%
24th percentile
Takers: 149
Passed: 104
vs State Avg -5.4%
Ultimate Pass Rate
92.55%
51st percentile
Takers: 94
Passed: 87
Within 2 years
Jurisdiction Weighted
75.22%
State average for jurisdictions where graduates took the bar
Understanding bar passage metrics

First-time: Immediate readiness indicator

Ultimate: Long-term success within 2 years

vs State: Performance relative to state average

Bar Passage Rates Comparison

Salary Outcomes

Private Sector
Median Salary $80,000
54th percentile
25th Percentile $63,000
35th percentile
Public Sector
Median Salary $57,750
46th percentile

Career Outcomes Summary

Law school tuition at Ole Miss Law School is $75k annually (calculated from semester costs). Prospective law students should budget approximately - for the total annual cost of attending (including tuition, fees, books, and living expenses).

After completing their JD program at Ole Miss Law School, graduates entering private law firms earn a median starting salary of $80,000. JD graduates pursuing public sector legal careers start at approximately $57,750. These post-law school employment outcomes are important factors for evaluating the return on investment for your legal education.

For law school applicants interested in specific legal career paths, it's worth noting that 53.7% of Ole Miss Law School JD graduates secure positions at law firms after graduation. Additionally, 17.4% of graduates obtain prestigious judicial clerkships, and 7.4% pursue public interest law careers. Overall, 87.2% of JD graduates were employed at jobs that required a JD within 10 months of graduation.

For JD graduates from Ole Miss Law School, the first-time bar exam pass rate is 69.8%. Within two years, 92.55% of graduates ultimately pass the bar exam. The school's first-time pass rate is -5.4% compared to the weighted state average. These bar passage metrics are important indicators of how well the law school prepares its students for this crucial professional licensing examination.

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