Overview

Applicants
2,629
Acceptance Rate
18%
Median Undergrad GPA
3.72
Accepted Applicants Who Attend
146

Test Scores

LSAT
25th-75th percentile
(enrolled students)
164 - 169

Deadlines

Application Deadlines
March 31

Application Process

Rolling Admissions
Yes

Application Fee
$0

CAS Service Used
Yes

Applicants accepted in terms other than fall
No

Transfer Applicants Accepted
Yes

Deferred Admission
Yes

Other Admission Factors

Academic

LSAT Score
Undergraduate GPA
Letters of Recommendation
Essay / Personal Statement

Selectivity Rating

Faculty Information

Student/Faculty
7:1

45
Female
24
Underrepresented Minorities


Students Say

The University of California Irvine School of Law 鈥渄elivers an extremely strong educational experience and creates very strong job prospects for its students.鈥 By combining both 鈥済reat professors and lots of hands-on experience,鈥 students feel that UCI prepares them well for a career in the legal field. UCI offers clinics and externships, as well as a pro bono program that many students say is the school鈥檚 greatest strength. As one student explains, 鈥淚 greatly appreciate the ability to dig into substantive work through pro bono opportunities starting 1L fall semester.鈥

Professors 鈥渁re overall amazing and very knowledgeable in their field鈥 and 鈥渇acilitate an open and detailed learning environment.鈥 Students say the high quality of the faculty makes classes interesting and ensures that 鈥渟tudents are eager to learn.鈥 The school particularly excels in the opportunities outside the classroom. As one student describes it, 鈥淯CI prioritizes learning-by-doing,鈥 and reports being impressed by fellow classmates鈥 鈥減rofessionalism and writing skills鈥 during externships and summer positions. Students appreciate the faculty as well as the staff in the career office, with one student saying they 鈥渁re the most amazing, helpful and accessible people鈥 and adding, 鈥淸I] never imagined a law school could be so supportive and welcoming.鈥 Some students report that they would like to see the school do more to retain professors, as they are concerned about faculty turnover. As one student describes it, 鈥淲hile we have many amazing permanent professors, it feels a bit difficult to build relationships鈥 with other professors without knowing if they will stay at the school. Students point out this may be because the school is relatively new and emphasize that 鈥渇or being such a new law school, the quality of faculty and focus on experiential learning at UCI Law is unmatched.鈥

Career overview

Pass Rate for First-Time Bar Exam
87%
% of graduates who are employed within ten months of graduation
97%

Career Services

On campus summer employment recruitment for first year JD students
Yes

On campus summer employment recruitment for second year JD students
Yes

Employers who most frequently hire graduates
Graduates are hired most frequently by national law firms, regional law firms, corporations, federal, state and local government agencies, and public interest organizations.

Graduates Employed by Area

66%
Private Practice
10%
Judicial Clerkships
10%
Public Interes
6%
Government
4%
Business/Industry
1%
Academic

Graduates Employed by Region

86%
Pacific
5%
Mid-Atlantic
2%
South
2%
MidWest
2%
Mountain
2%
South West
1%
New England

Dates

Financial Aid Rating
Feb 1
Application Deadlines
Mar 16

Financial Aid Statistics


Expenses per Academic Year

In-State Tuition
$53,934
Out-Of-State Tuition
$66,179
Estimated On-Campus Room and Board
$16,591
Estimated Off-Campus Room and Board
$28,319
Estimated Cost for Books / Academic Expense
$8,814
Fees
$2,091

Student Body Profile

Total Enrollment
473

Average Age at Entry
26

Demographics

6.98%
International
15.86%
Hispanic
5.29%
Black
40.80%
Caucasian
22.41%
Asian
6.34%
Two or More Rces
2.11%
Unknown

100% are full time
0% are part time
52% female
48% male

Campus Life

Students Say

"The environment at UCI is 鈥渧ery supportive and encouraging,鈥 and 鈥渢he student body is diverse and very welcoming.鈥 It鈥檚 a 鈥渃lose-knit community鈥 and people 鈥渉elp each other鈥. Students say it鈥檚 a 鈥渧ery progressive school鈥 with peers who 鈥渁re highly inclusive of all backgrounds and identities.鈥 The 鈥渁ffordable on-campus housing allows many students to easily spend time together and walk to their classes.鈥 Students who live off-campus also find the social environment very welcoming and there is a strong sense of community between the students.鈥 As one person notes, 鈥淚'm an older married student so I don't socialize as much with too many students. That said, I've made some lifelong friends here.鈥 The facilities here are not the star of the show. As one student describes, 鈥淚t is clear that since its founding, UCI has prioritized substance over style,鈥 and that while the building itself is not very impressive, it hosts 鈥渁n amazing program.鈥 While the program is intensive the atmosphere remains collegial. 鈥淓very student is competitive, but not against each other,鈥 explains one student. 鈥淚t feels as if we are all working towards the same goal and can help each other along the way.鈥"

More Information

% of Classrooms with Internet Access
100%

Admissions Office Contact

Contact
Cristina Gapasin Tortal
Asst Dean for Admissions & Student Financial Services

Address
401 E. Peltason Drive
Suite 1000
Irvine, CA 92697-8000

Phone
949-824-4545

Email
admissions@law.uci.edu


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