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University of Richmond
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University of Richmond School of Law

Richmond, Virginia

Rank 71 (USNWR 2024)
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JD Admissions & Requirements

Data from 2024 admissions cycle

164
LSAT
3.75
GPA
42.9%
Admit Rate

University of Richmond School of Law is a prestigious JD program located in Richmond, Virginia. In the competitive 2024 law school rankings, University of Richmond School of Law was ranked 71 by US News & World Report, making it a strong option for prospective law students in the current application cycle. For the 2024 admissions cycle, University of Richmond School of Law has an entering 1L class size of approximately 133 with an acceptance rate of 42.9%, positioning it among the competitive law schools for JD applicants.

Also known as

RICHMOND, UNIVERSITY OF
Law School Applications
1480
JD application volume in 2024 cycle
JD Acceptance Rate
42.9%
47th percentile
JD Program Size
133
24th percentile
JD Tuition Cost
$111k

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About University of Richmond School of Law

Located on a stunning campus just 15 minutes from vibrant downtown Richmond, the University of Richmond School of Law has provided an exceptional legal education since 1870. A top-ranked law school. Outstanding faculty with national and global experience. Small classes with low faculty-student ratios. Personalized programs and mentoring opportunities by both faculty and other students. It's all part of the international student experience here at the University of Richmond School of Law.

Richmond Law prides itself on a community that's collegial, friendly, and uniquely collaborative. Both LLM and two-year international students are fully integrated with their JD colleagues throughout the curriculum, and you'll learn from some of the best teacher-scholars in the nation. Additional certifications are available for LLM and LLM/MBA students in International Business and Intellectual Property.

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