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University of Idaho College of Law

Moscow, Idaho

Rank #141 (USNWR 2023)

151
LSAT
3.35
GPA
66.8%
Admit Rate
25th, 50th, 75th lines show admitted class %iles

JD Admissions & Requirements

Data from 2023 admissions cycle

151
LSAT
3.35
GPA
66.8%
Admit Rate

University of Idaho College of Law is a prestigious JD program located in Moscow, Idaho. In the competitive 2023 law school rankings, University of Idaho College of Law was ranked 141 by US News & World Report, making it a strong option for prospective law students in the current application cycle. For the 2023 admissions cycle, University of Idaho College of Law has an entering 1L class size of approximately 163 with an acceptance rate of 66.8%, positioning it among the competitive law schools for JD applicants.

Also known as
IDAHO, UNIVERSITY OF
Law School Applications
639
JD application volume in 2023 cycle
JD Acceptance Rate
66.8%
1st percentile
JD Program Size
163
48th percentile
JD Tuition Cost
$90k

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University of Idaho College of Law Law School Admissions Data & Statistics
2023-2024 Cycle Overview
55 applicants
Accepted
3 / 19
Waitlisted
0
Rejected
0
-
Withdrawn
23
-

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 2023 admissions cycle at University of Idaho College of Law, 639 candidates submitted JD applications and 481 received acceptance letters. The law school application process here is moderately selective for prospective students with an acceptance rate of 66.8%.

The JD program at University of Idaho College of Law enrolls a first-year class of 163 law students each year, with an admissions yield rate of 33.47%. This means that of the 481 applicants who received law school acceptance letters, 161 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 University of Idaho College of Law, 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
639
17th percentile
Admission Offers 481
Class Size
163
48th percentile
Acceptance Rate
66.8%
1st percentile
Yield Rate
33.47%
66th percentile
Average Statistics by Decision (LSD)
Metric Rejected All Accepted
LSAT - 155.8 155.74
GPA - 3.32 3.45
Softs - T3.4 T3.36
Avg Scholarship - - $34,004
* Softs are self-reported ratings (T1-T4) representing non-numeric application factors
LSAT & GPA Statistics (ABA 509)
25th 50th 75th
LSAT
18th percentile
148 151 155
GPA
22nd percentile
3.09 3.35 3.67
LSD User Stats
Metric 25th 50th 75th
LSAT 151.0 (+3.0) 155.0 (+4.0) 159.0 (+4.0)
GPA 3.02 (-0.07) 3.4 (+0.05) 3.67 (0.0)
* Based on 55 self-reported applications
* Green/Red values show difference from ABA 509 data
Application Process Statistics
Avg Days: Sent to Decision 41 days
Avg Days: UR to Decision 20 days
Interview Invite Rate 0.0%
Interview → Acceptance Rate -

The above statistics show that University of Idaho College of Law typically admits students with LSAT scores ranging from 148 (25th percentile) to 155 (75th percentile), with a median of 151.

For GPA, admitted students typically have undergraduate GPAs ranging from 3.09 to 3.67, with a median of 3.35.

With an acceptance rate of 66.8%, University of Idaho College of Law is considered a moderately 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

University of Idaho College of Law Application Status Data

Application statuses submitted by LSData users

Showing 55 apps

University of Idaho College of Law Law School Employment Outcomes

Overview

JD Employment Rate

84.7%
30th percentile

First-Time Bar Pass

63.06%
18th percentile

Median Starting Salary

-
Private Sector
16th percentile

Employment Quality

JD Required

81.4%
54th percentile

BigLaw Placement

1.7%
18th percentile

Federal Clerkships

2.5%
60th percentile

School-Funded Positions

0.8%

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 96 2 98 83.1%
JD Advantage 1 1 2 1.7%
Professional 6 5.1%
Other 3 2.5%
School-Funded 0 1 1 0.8%
Total Employed 97 4 0 0 110 93.2%
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 44.1%
28th percentile
Judicial Clerkships 11.0%
66th percentile
Government 17.8%
85th percentile
Public Interest 12.7%
84th percentile
Business 6.8%
42nd percentile
Academia 0.8%
34th percentile

Judicial Clerkships

Clerkships by Type

Clerkship Type Graduates % of Class National Rank
Federal 3 2.5%
60th percentile
State/Local 10 8.5%

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

Bar Examination Performance

First-Time Pass Rate
63.06%
18th percentile
Takers: 157
Passed: 99
vs State Avg -7.9%
Ultimate Pass Rate
91.67%
48th percentile
Takers: 84
Passed: 77
Within 2 years
Jurisdiction Weighted
70.97%
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
No data available
Public Sector
No data available

Career Outcomes Summary

Law school tuition at University of Idaho College of Law is $90k annually (calculated from semester costs). Prospective law students should budget approximately $36k for the total annual cost of attending (including tuition, fees, books, and living expenses).

For JD graduates from University of Idaho College of Law, the first-time bar exam pass rate is 63.06%. Within two years, 91.67% of graduates ultimately pass the bar exam. The school's first-time pass rate is -7.9% 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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