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University of California - Irvine, School of Law

University of California - Irvine, School of Law

UC Irvine School of Law is an innovative and visionary law school focused on educating talented and passionate lawyers driven by academic excellence, intellectual rigor and a commitment to enrich our communities through public service. The Law School combines the best of a large and renowned academic institution with a collegial, supportive and friendly environment. The campus is located in Orange County, California, one of the nation’s fastest growing regions, with a Mediterranean climate year-round and 40 miles of breathtaking coastline.

Contact Info


Website: http://www.law.uci.edu/
Address: 401 E Peltason Dr, Irvine, CA 92612
Admission Phone: (949) 824-4545
Admission Email: [email protected]

2016 Quick Overview

The Below Data Compiled By: The American Bar Association 

Students334
Student-faculty ratio10:1
Tuition $44,819 per year (full-time, in-state)
$51,313 per year (full-time, out-of-state)
N/A per year (part-time, in-state)
N/A per year (part-time, out-of-state)
Tuition Guarantee ProgramNo
Estimated Living Expenses$20,692
Founded In2009
ABA AccreditedYes
Application deadline03/01/17
Full-time program application fee$ 0
Financial Aid Deadline02/02/17
Can first years start other than fall?No
Median LSAT: 163
Median GPA: 3.54
Acceptance Rate: 26.5 %

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    • Academic Year

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    University of California - Irvine, School of Law

    Real Time Applicant Admissions Data

    University of California - Irvine, School of Law

    Real Time HIC User Applicant Status Admissions Data

    Actual(A)/Practice(P)

    Username LSAT GPA Status Scholarship Sent Received Decision Updated
    helenkim89 163 A 3.46

    Accepted

    		 Yes - - - 5 months ago
    olgatastic 164 A 3.78

    Accepted

    		 - - - 2 years ago
    Dahausner 152 P 3.55

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 2 weeks ago
    kmk 169 P 3.40

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - a month ago
    Yesenia3 153 P 3.50

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 7 months ago
    Traceycarrasco 156 P 3.48

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 7 months ago
    sagemallen1 157 A 3.70

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 8 months ago
    francesagoncillo 170 P 3.10

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 9 months ago
    Mgoldberg4 155 A 3.59

    Interested In Applying

    		 Yes - - - 9 months ago
    jbencomo 168 P 3.56

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 9 months ago
    victoriajam 153 P 3.54

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 12 months ago
    Gordonbasil1 170 P 3.30

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - one year ago
    jpc91 164 A 3.50

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - one year ago
    Mkreins 160 A 3.93

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - one year ago
    ayolson 160 P 3.85

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - one year ago
    Adrif8 160 P 3.78

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - one year ago
    ejgomez 156 P 3.04

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - one year ago
    bhatiav 165 P 3.25

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - one year ago
    acmendez 165 P 3.30

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - one year ago
    michelechang1994 165 P 3.20

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - one year ago
    michelechang1994 165 P 3.20

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - one year ago
    michelechang1994 165 P 3.20

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - one year ago
    martinarroyojr 160 P 2.90

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 2 years ago
    boomer95 160 P 3.82

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 2 years ago
    bmunozmo 165 P 3.00

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 2 years ago
    franceserickao 150 P 3.00

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 2 years ago
    vwong324 156 A 3.33

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 2 years ago
    bfairwea 168 P 3.55

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 2 years ago
    joebarton9 153 A 3.63

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 2 years ago
    grantsears01 147 A 2.93

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 2 years ago
    Dfernandez052 165 P 3.50

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 2 years ago
    lmfleisc 159 A 3.51

    Pending

    		 - - - 5 months ago
    sfausone 155 P 3.90

    Pending

    		 - - - 10 months ago
    rvfinhenderson 158 A 3.85

    Waitlisted

    		 - - - one year ago
    Total Full-Time Part-Time
    Number of Applicants203515540
    Number of Offers5535530
    Number of Matriculants1401400
    75% GPA3.683.680
    Median GPA3.543.540
    25% GPA3.323.320
    75% LSAT1601600
    Median LSAT1631630
    25% LSAT1651650
    2016 Scholarship Data
    Total Number of Students334
    Total Students Receiving Grants310
    % of Students Receiving Grants92.8
    75% Grant Amount$35,000
    Median Grant Amount$25,000
    25% Grants Amount$15,750
    Scholarships awarded based on maintaining a certain academic performance
    Offering Conditional Scholarships:This school does not award scholarships that may be reduced or eliminated based on law school academic performance

    • % of Total Less Than Half Tuition (37.1)
    • % of Total Half to Full Tuition (50.9)
    • % of Total Full Tuition (4.8)
    • % of Total More than Full Tuition (0)

    2016 Ethnicity Statistics

    • White (157)
    • Hispanics (47)
    • Black or African American (16)
    • Asian (81)
    • American Indian / Native (2)
    • Other (53)
    • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Total (1)
    • Two or more races Total (14)
    • Nonresident Alien Total (16)
    • Race and Ethnicity Unknown Total (22)


    • Total Women% (52)
    • Total Men% (47.8)
    University of California - Irvine, School of Law Bar Exam Statistics
    YearTakersPass%State Average%Average Pass Difference%
    2015 109 81.66% 65.77% 15.89%
    2014 90 77.78% 66.52% 11.26%
    2013 80 80.00% 72.46% 7.54%

    Total Graduates 2016

    • Employed Bar Exam Required (279)
    • Employed J.D. Advantage (23)
    • Employed Other (0)
    • Unemployed (26)
    • Pursuing Graduate Degree (3)

    The Above Data Compiled By:  The American Bar Association