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The young man knows the rules, but the old man knows the exceptions.
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UK Law School
Lexington, Kentucky
JD Admissions & Requirements
Data from 2024 admissions cycle
UK Law School is a prestigious JD program located in Lexington, Kentucky. In the competitive 2025 law school rankings, UK Law School was ranked 68 by US News & World Report, making it a strong option for prospective law students in the current application cycle. For the 2024 admissions cycle, UK Law School has an entering 1L class size of approximately 131 with an acceptance rate of 48.2%, positioning it among the competitive law schools for JD applicants.
Also known as
Law school: Where you spend three years learning to think like a lawyer, then a lifetime trying to think like a human again.
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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.