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University of Wyoming Law School

Laramie, Wyoming

Rank #129 (USNWR 2022)

154
LSAT
3.48
GPA
51.5%
Admit Rate
25th, 50th, 75th lines show admitted class %iles

JD Admissions & Requirements

Data from 2022 admissions cycle

154
LSAT
3.48
GPA
51.5%
Admit Rate

University of Wyoming Law School is a prestigious JD program located in Laramie, Wyoming. In the competitive 2022 law school rankings, University of Wyoming Law School was ranked 129 by US News & World Report, making it a strong option for prospective law students in the current application cycle. For the 2022 admissions cycle, University of Wyoming Law School has an entering 1L class size of approximately 68 with an acceptance rate of 51.5%, positioning it among the competitive law schools for JD applicants.

Also known as
WYOMING, UNIVERSITY OF
Law School Applications
520
JD application volume in 2022 cycle
JD Acceptance Rate
51.5%
31st percentile
JD Program Size
68
2nd percentile
JD Tuition Cost
-

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University of Wyoming Law School Law School Admissions Data & Statistics
2022-2023 Cycle Overview
34 applicants
Accepted
0 / 8
Waitlisted
5
Rejected
9
-
Withdrawn
10
-

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 University of Wyoming Law School, 520 candidates submitted JD applications and 265 received acceptance letters. The law school application process here is moderately selective for prospective students with an acceptance rate of 51.5%.

The JD program at University of Wyoming Law School enrolls a first-year class of 68 law students each year, with an admissions yield rate of 25.28%. This means that of the 265 applicants who received law school acceptance letters, 67 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 Wyoming 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
520
8th percentile
Admission Offers 265
Class Size
68
2nd percentile
Acceptance Rate
51.5%
31st percentile
Yield Rate
25.28%
30th percentile
Average Statistics by Decision (LSD)
Metric Rejected All Accepted
LSAT 151.5 157.3 161.13
GPA 3.06 3.37 3.55
Softs T3.38 T3.37 T3.25
Avg Scholarship - - $34,836
* Softs are self-reported ratings (T1-T4) representing non-numeric application factors
LSAT & GPA Statistics (ABA 509)
25th 50th 75th
LSAT
31st percentile
152 154 157
GPA
42nd percentile
3.21 3.48 3.74
LSD User Stats
Metric 25th 50th 75th
LSAT 152.0 (0.0) 157.0 (+3.0) 161.0 (+4.0)
GPA 3.2 (-0.01) 3.41 (-0.07) 3.55 (-0.19)
* Based on 34 self-reported applications
* Green/Red values show difference from ABA 509 data
Application Process Statistics
Avg Days: Sent to Decision 31 days
Avg Days: UR to Decision 11 days
Interview Invite Rate 0.0%
Interview → Acceptance Rate -

The above statistics show that University of Wyoming Law School typically admits students with LSAT scores ranging from 152 (25th percentile) to 157 (75th percentile), with a median of 154.

For GPA, admitted students typically have undergraduate GPAs ranging from 3.21 to 3.74, with a median of 3.48.

With an acceptance rate of 51.5%, University of Wyoming 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).

Application Status Data

University of Wyoming Law School Application Status Data

Application statuses submitted by LSData users

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University of Wyoming Law School Law School Employment Outcomes

Overview

JD Employment Rate

84.3%
33rd percentile

First-Time Bar Pass

70.84%
27th percentile

Median Starting Salary

$60,000
Private Sector
7th percentile

Employment Quality

JD Required

71.4%
33rd percentile

BigLaw Placement

0.0%
5th percentile

Federal Clerkships

4.3%
80th percentile

School-Funded Positions

1.4%

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 50 1 51 72.9%
JD Advantage 7 1 8 11.4%
Professional 1 1.4%
Other 1 1.4%
School-Funded 0 1 1 1.4%
Total Employed 57 3 0 0 62 88.6%
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 32.9%
8th percentile
Judicial Clerkships 15.7%
81st percentile
Government 17.1%
87th percentile
Public Interest 8.6%
60th percentile
Business 7.1%
35th percentile
Academia 7.1%
99th percentile

Judicial Clerkships

Clerkships by Type

Clerkship Type Graduates % of Class National Rank
Federal 3 4.3%
80th percentile
State/Local 8 11.4%

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

Bar Examination Performance

First-Time Pass Rate
70.84%
27th percentile
Takers: 72
Passed: 51
vs State Avg -4.6%
Ultimate Pass Rate
91.55%
44th percentile
Takers: 71
Passed: 65
Within 2 years
Jurisdiction Weighted
75.47%
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 $60,000
7th percentile
25th Percentile $48,000
5th percentile
Public Sector
Median Salary $61,200
64th percentile

Career Outcomes Summary

Law school tuition at University of Wyoming Law School is - 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).

After completing their JD program at University of Wyoming Law School, graduates entering private law firms earn a median starting salary of $60,000. JD graduates pursuing public sector legal careers start at approximately $61,200. 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 32.9% of University of Wyoming Law School JD graduates secure positions at law firms after graduation. Additionally, 15.7% of graduates obtain prestigious judicial clerkships, and 8.6% pursue public interest law careers. Overall, 84.3% of JD graduates were employed at jobs that required a JD within 10 months of graduation.

For JD graduates from University of Wyoming Law School, the first-time bar exam pass rate is 70.84%. Within two years, 91.55% of graduates ultimately pass the bar exam. The school's first-time pass rate is -4.6% 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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