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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]

2017 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 Program0
Estimated Living Expenses$17,698
Founded In1854
ABA AccreditedYes
Application deadline03/15/19
Full-time program application fee$ 40
Financial Aid Deadline03/01/19
Can first years start other than fall?Yes
Median LSAT: 155
Median GPA: 3.45
Acceptance Rate: 48.1 %

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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

    		 - - - 2 years ago
    sboettch 159 A 3.13

    Accepted

    		 Yes - - 02/10/17 2 years ago
    ekanavos 158 P 3.54

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 6 months ago
    Lthornto 150 P 3.60

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - one year ago
    Molly.molly.gualandri06 152 A 3.70

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 2 years ago
    TDinsmore18 150 P 3.30

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 2 years ago
    sspeelman 150 A 3.26

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 2 years ago
    sspeelman 150 A 3.26

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 2 years ago
    fowlas13 154 A 3.00

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 2 years ago
    davisd1 162 P 2.93

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 2 years ago
    JWalker5 142 P 3.10

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 2 years ago
    tsfranci 159 P 2.00

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 3 years ago
    etbennet 164 A 3.92

    Pending

    		 - - - 3 years ago
    Total Full-Time Part-Time
    Number of Applicants824824
    Number of Offers369369
    Number of Matriculants113113
    75% GPA3.723.72
    Median GPA3.493.49
    25% GPA3.233.23
    75% LSAT157157
    Median LSAT155155
    25% LSAT149149
    2017 Scholarship Data
    Total Number of Students363
    Total Students Receiving Grants280
    % of Students Receiving Grants77
    75% Grant Amount$16,500
    Median Grant Amount$10,000
    25% Grants Amount$5,000
    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 (28)
    • % of Total Half to Full Tuition (26)
    • % of Total Full Tuition (2)
    • % of Total More than Full Tuition (21)

    2017 Ethnicity Statistics

    • White (76)
    • Hispanics (13)
    • Black or African American (19)
    • Asian (2)
    • American Indian / Native (0)
    • Other (0)
    • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Total (0)
    • Two or more races Total (4)
    • Nonresident Alien Total (0)
    • Race and Ethnicity Unknown Total (0)


    • Total Women% (46)
    • Total Men% (53)
    University of Mississippi School of Law Bar Exam Statistics
    YearTakersPass%State Average%Average Pass Difference%
    2017 116 70.69%
    2016 121 80.17%
    2015 117 88.89%

    Total Graduates 2017

    • 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