The J. Reuben Clark Law School is one of the professional graduate schools of Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Established in 1973, the school was named after former Ambassador, Undersecretary of State, and LDS General Authority J. Reuben Clark and offers both J.D. and LL.M. degrees. It is renowned for its emphasis on ethics, legal scholarship, religious and family law, and its low tuition. Although comparatively young, the J. Reuben Clark Law School consistently ranks among the top 50 law schools in the United States. Currently, the J. Reuben Clark Law School is ranked #44 by U.S. News & World Report.
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(Website) http://www.law.byu.edu |
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(Admissions Dean) hernandezc@lawgate.byu.edu |
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(Location) Provo, UT |
BYU Law School is considered a Moderately Competitive law school, which accepts only 28% of its applicants. Comparatively, Byu is Significantly Lower than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2016 | 755 | 207 (27.42%) | 145 (19.2%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 3.51 | 3.74 | 3.87 |
| LSAT | 160 | 163 | 167 |
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $10,600 | $21,200 |
| Part Time | N/A | N/A |
| Living Expenses | |
| Living on-campus: | $18,752 |
| Living off-campus: | $18,752 |
| Living at home: | $8,620 |
Early Decision 1 : N/A
Early Decision 2 : N/A
Regular Decision : 03/01
Application Fee : $50
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BYU Law School is considered to have a Somewhat Favorable student to faculty ratio. The average class size for 1L sections is approximately Average compared to other law schools. Student diversity at Byu is Above Average.
The size of 1L sections affects the quality and consistency of teaching in law schools. Generally with smaller 1L section sizes, students receive more individualized attention. Brigham Young University 1L section size is 23% larger than law schools in Utah and 3% larger than all Private law schools.
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The Brigham Young University class of 2011 had an employment rate of 91% with 1% pursuing an additional degree.
In 2011, 70.8%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
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