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University of Nebraska Law School (UNL)
Track decisions and applicant data for the 2020-2021 cycle — 98 applicants reporting.
20-21 · selected
19-20 · previous
ABA 509 (2020): 690 apps · 457 offers · 129 enrolled · 66.23% acceptance rate
Detailed Breakdown
Accepted · 81 total (incl. 1 from waitlist) · 7.4% yield
Waitlist · 8 total · 12.5% accepted off WL
Admissions Data
| LSAT & GPA Statistics | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | 50th | 75th | |
|
LSAT
(ABA · 2020)
54th percentile
|
153 | 156 | 159 |
| LSAT (LSD) | 158 | 162 | 166 |
|
GPA
(ABA · 2020)
89th percentile
|
3.37 | 3.63 | 3.90 |
| GPA (LSD) | 3.23 | 3.52 | 3.75 |
| Average Statistics by Decision (LSD) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Metric | Rejected | All | Accepted |
| LSAT | 153.0 | 161.74 | 162.65 |
| GPA | 3.23 | 3.46 | 3.5 |
| Softs | T3.0 | T3.45 | T3.46 |
| Avg $ | - | - | $91,558 |
| Admissions Metrics (ABA 509) | |
|---|---|
| Metric | Value |
| Applications |
690
22nd percentile
|
| Admission Offers | 457 |
| Class Size |
129
25th percentile
|
| Acceptance Rate |
66.23%
5th percentile
|
| Yield Rate |
28.01%
41st percentile
|
| Application Process Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Avg Days: Sent to Decision | 23 days |
| Avg Days: UR to Decision | 18 days |
| Interview Invite Rate | 0.0% |
| Interview → Acceptance Rate | - |
Decision Timing
Selected Cycle (2020-2021) decisions (solid) vs. 42 decisions from Previous Cycle (2019-2020) (faded). Click the previous cycle in the legend to toggle.
Where Is University of Nebraska Law School Trending?
Historical LSAT, GPA, and acceptance rate data from ABA 509 reports. Rising medians or falling acceptance rates indicate increasing competitiveness.
LSAT and GPA bands show 25th/50th/75th percentiles; acceptance rate is lower = more selective. Click legend items to show/hide metrics.
Overview
91.0% of University of Nebraska Law School graduates secured JD-required employment, with a median private sector salary of $70,000 and a 87.83% first-time bar passage rate (2020 ABA 509 data).
JD Employment Rate
First-Time Bar Pass
Median Starting Salary
Employment Quality
JD Required
BigLaw Placement
Federal Clerkships
Employment Quality Distribution
Law Firm Employment by Size
Employment Quality Matrix
Bar Required ★ 102 (83.6% of class)
JD Advantage 9 (7.4% of class)
Professional 1 (0.8% of class)
Other 2 (1.6% of class)
School-Funded 0 (0.0% of class)
| Employment Type | Full-Time Long-Term |
Full-Time Short-Term |
Part-Time Long-Term |
Part-Time Short-Term |
Total | % of Grads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Required ★ | 101 | 1 | — | — | 102 | 83.6% |
| JD Advantage | 7 | 2 | — | — | 9 | 7.4% |
| Professional | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0.8% |
| Other | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1.6% |
| School-Funded | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total Employed | 108 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 114 | 93.4% |
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
Sector Details
| Sector | % of Graduates | National Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Law Firms | 50.8% |
65th percentile
|
| Judicial Clerkships | 5.7% |
41st percentile
|
| Government | 12.3% |
62nd percentile
|
| Public Interest | 11.5% |
86th percentile
|
| Business | 12.3% |
74th percentile
|
| Academia | 0.0% |
0th percentile
|
Clerkships by Type
| Type | Graduates | % of Class | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal | 3 | 2.5% |
61st percentile
|
| State/Local | 4 | 3.3% | — |
Federal clerkships enhance careers in litigation and academia.
Bar Exam Performance
| Metric | Rate | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| First-Time Pass | 87.83% |
77th percentile
|
| Ultimate Pass | 98.9% |
95th percentile
|
| Jurisdiction Weighted | 81.52% | — |
Salary Outcomes
Private Sector
Public Sector
Career Outcomes Summary
Law school tuition at University of Nebraska Law School is $0k annually (calculated from semester costs). Prospective law students should budget approximately $34k for the total annual cost of attending (including tuition, fees, books, and living expenses).
After completing their JD program at University of Nebraska Law School, graduates entering private law firms earn a median starting salary of $70,000. JD graduates pursuing public sector legal careers start at approximately $55,000. 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 50.8% of University of Nebraska Law School JD graduates secure positions at law firms after graduation. Additionally, 5.7% of graduates obtain prestigious judicial clerkships, and 11.5% pursue public interest law careers. Overall, 91.0% of JD graduates were employed at jobs that required a JD within 10 months of graduation.
For JD graduates from University of Nebraska Law School, the first-time bar exam pass rate is 87.83%. Within two years, 98.9% of graduates ultimately pass the bar exam. The school's first-time pass rate is +6.3% 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.
Scholarship & Grant Aid
Students Receiving Grants
Median Grant
Grant Range (25th–75th)
Grant Distribution
Debt & ROI
Avg Debt at Graduation
Graduates Who Borrowed
Debt-to-Salary Ratio
Conditional Scholarships
This school reports no conditional scholarships.
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Read moreAbout University of Nebraska Law School admissions
University of Nebraska Law School , commonly known as UNL, is a prestigious JD program located in Lincoln, Nebraska. In the competitive 2020 law school rankings, University of Nebraska Law School was ranked 76 by US News & World Report, making it a strong option for prospective law students in the current application cycle. According to the 2020 ABA 509 Report, University of Nebraska Law School has an entering 1L class size of approximately 129 with an acceptance rate of 66.23%, positioning it among the competitive law schools for JD applicants.
About University of Nebraska Law School Admissions
Based on the 2020 ABA 509 Report, 690 candidates submitted JD applications to University of Nebraska Law School and 457 received acceptance letters. The law school application process here is moderately selective for prospective students with an acceptance rate of 66.23%.
The JD program at University of Nebraska Law School enrolls a first-year class of 129 law students each year, with an admissions yield rate of 28.01%. This means that of the 457 applicants who received law school acceptance letters, 128 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 Nebraska 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.
What LSAT score do I need for University of Nebraska Law School?
The above statistics show that University of Nebraska Law School typically admits students with LSAT scores ranging from 153 (25th percentile) to 159 (75th percentile), with a median of 156.
For GPA, admitted students typically have undergraduate GPAs ranging from 3.37 to 3.90, with a median of 3.63.
With an acceptance rate of 66.23%, University of Nebraska Law School 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).