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University of Mississippi School of Law

University of Mississippi School of Law

As the fourth oldest public law school in the nation, the University of Mississippi School of Law provides a strong foundation in substantive law, legal reasoning and legal writing while offering many opportunities to build practical real-world legal skills through our many centers and clinics. Our academic programs are designed to give you outlets for research and writing. Participation in small group seminars and simulation experiences ensure our students are engaged and understand the development of law, legal institutions and ethical issues. We offer a Juris Doctor, a Juris Doctor/Master of Taxation and a Juris Doctor/Master of Accountancy, as well as certificate programs in criminal law and remote sensing, air and space law.

Contact Info


Website: http://law.olemiss.edu/
Address: 481 Chucky Mullins Drive, University, MS 38677
Admission Phone: (662) 915-7361
Admission Email: [email protected]

2016 Quick Overview

The Below Data Compiled By: The American Bar Association 

Students379
Student-faculty ratio14:1
Tuition $15,336 per year (full-time, in-state)
$33,712 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$17,698
Founded In1854
ABA AccreditedYes
Application deadline03/15/17
Full-time program application fee$ 40
Financial Aid Deadline03/01/17
Can first years start other than fall?Yes
Median LSAT: 155
Median GPA: 3.45
Acceptance Rate: 48.1 %

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    • Academic Year

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    University of Mississippi School of Law

    Real Time Applicant Admissions Data

    University of Mississippi School of Law

    Real Time HIC User Applicant Status Admissions Data

    Actual(A)/Practice(P)

    Username LSAT GPA Status Scholarship Sent Received Decision Updated
    Vaw5xf 160 A 3.62

    Accepted

    		 - - - 7 months ago
    sboettch 159 A 3.13

    Accepted

    		 Yes - - 02/10/17 8 months ago
    Lthornto 150 P 3.60

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 3 weeks ago
    Molly.molly.gualandri06 152 A 3.70

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 4 months ago
    TDinsmore18 150 P 3.30

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 8 months ago
    sspeelman 150 A 3.26

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 8 months ago
    sspeelman 150 A 3.26

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 8 months ago
    fowlas13 154 A 3.00

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 10 months ago
    davisd1 162 P 2.93

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 12 months ago
    JWalker5 142 P 3.10

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - one year ago
    tsfranci 159 P 2.00

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 2 years ago
    etbennet 164 A 3.92

    Pending

    		 - - - 2 years ago
    Total Full-Time Part-Time
    Number of Applicants7827360
    Number of Offers3523520
    Number of Matriculants1081080
    75% GPA3.613.610
    Median GPA3.453.450
    25% GPA3.183.180
    75% LSAT1501500
    Median LSAT1551550
    25% LSAT1571570
    2016 Scholarship Data
    Total Number of Students379
    Total Students Receiving Grants245
    % of Students Receiving Grants64.6
    75% Grant Amount$17,338
    Median Grant Amount$12,000
    25% Grants Amount$7,500
    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 (15)
    • % of Total Half to Full Tuition (33.5)
    • % of Total Full Tuition (2.4)
    • % of Total More than Full Tuition (13.7)

    2016 Ethnicity Statistics

    • White (280)
    • Hispanics (12)
    • Black or African American (53)
    • Asian (3)
    • American Indian / Native (1)
    • Other (14)
    • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Total (0)
    • Two or more races Total (14)
    • Nonresident Alien Total (0)
    • Race and Ethnicity Unknown Total (0)


    • Total Women% (44.4)
    • Total Men% (55.6)
    University of Mississippi School of Law Bar Exam Statistics
    YearTakersPass%State Average%Average Pass Difference%
    2015 128 85.97% 82.17% 3.80%
    2014 167 85.23% 86.23% -1.00%
    2013 169 90.82% 84.04% 6.78%

    Total Graduates 2016

    • Employed Bar Exam Required (85)
    • Employed J.D. Advantage (27)
    • Employed Other (10)
    • Unemployed (6)
    • Pursuing Graduate Degree (2)

    The Above Data Compiled By:  The American Bar Association