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University of Louisville - Brandeis School of Law

University of Louisville - Brandeis School of Law

The University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law is fully accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools. The J.D. Program requires the completion of 90 semester hours, which can be completed on either a full-time or part-time basis. The full-time program is a three-year course of study for students who are able to devote virtually all of their time to the study of law. The part-time program is designed to meet the needs of students who have outside obligations, and is generally completed in four or five years. Students may switch from part-time to the full-time program after completing their first semester of study.

Contact Info


Website: http://louisville.edu/law/
Address: 2301 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY 40208
Admission Phone: (502) 852-6364
Admission Email: [email protected]

2016 Quick Overview

The Below Data Compiled By: The American Bar Association 

Students314
Student-faculty ratio14:1
Tuition $21,292 per year (full-time, in-state)
$39,498 per year (full-time, out-of-state)
$17,092 per year (part-time, in-state)
$31,668 per year (part-time, out-of-state)
Tuition Guarantee ProgramNo
Estimated Living Expenses$18,820
Founded In1931
ABA AccreditedYes
Application deadline04/15/17
Full-time program application fee$ 50
Financial Aid Deadline05/15/17
Can first years start other than fall?No
Median LSAT: 153
Median GPA: 3.29
Acceptance Rate: 68.2 %

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    • Academic Year

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    Real Time Applicant Admissions Data

    University of Louisville - Brandeis School of Law

    Real Time HIC User Applicant Status Admissions Data

    Actual(A)/Practice(P)

    Username LSAT GPA Status Scholarship Sent Received Decision Updated
    Ericksonp07 150 A 3.37

    Accepted

    		 03/23/17 03/23/17 - 6 months ago
    jshelton 154 A 3.26

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 4 weeks ago
    taylordennen 153 A 3.33

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 3 months ago
    sndunn01 150 P 3.60

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 5 months ago
    BlakeGerstner 160 P 3.71

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 5 months ago
    heport03 156 P 3.00

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 11 months ago
    ejshah02 163 A 3.98

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 12 months ago
    Tommygrossnicklaus 150 P 3.60

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - one year ago
    NataliaG 140 P 3.75

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 2 years ago
    shellmae3 145 A 2.80

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 2 years ago
    Total Full-Time Part-Time
    Number of Applicants55457326
    Number of Offers37836414
    Number of Matriculants1111047
    75% GPA3.473.470
    Median GPA3.293.290
    25% GPA2.952.950
    75% LSAT1501500
    Median LSAT1531530
    25% LSAT1551550
    2016 Scholarship Data
    Total Number of Students314
    Total Students Receiving Grants185
    % of Students Receiving Grants58.9
    75% Grant Amount$12,875
    Median Grant Amount$9,500
    25% Grants Amount$5,850
    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 (21)
    • % of Total Half to Full Tuition (37.9)
    • % of Total Full Tuition (0)
    • % of Total More than Full Tuition (0)

    2016 Ethnicity Statistics

    • White (257)
    • Hispanics (8)
    • Black or African American (19)
    • Asian (7)
    • American Indian / Native (2)
    • Other (6)
    • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Total (0)
    • Two or more races Total (3)
    • Nonresident Alien Total (3)
    • Race and Ethnicity Unknown Total (0)


    • Total Women% (43.5)
    • Total Men% (55.5)
    University of Louisville - Brandeis School of Law Bar Exam Statistics
    YearTakersPass%State Average%Average Pass Difference%
    2015 119 84.76% 76.46% 8.30%
    2014 109 82.69% 80.50% 2.19%
    2013 129 80.18% 81.22% -1.04%

    Total Graduates 2016

    • Employed Bar Exam Required (260)
    • Employed J.D. Advantage (52)
    • Employed Other (6)
    • Unemployed (66)
    • Pursuing Graduate Degree (5)

    The Above Data Compiled By:  The American Bar Association