UALR Law School
General Info
The William H. Bowen School of Law is part of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) and was established in 1975. The law school is public, and has approximately 444 law students enrolled in full-time and part-time divisions. The annual entering class is approximately 135 students. UALR School of Law is both American Bar Association (ABA) accredited and a member of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS). The school ranks amongst the most prestigious of the University of Arkansas System with highly competitive admissions.
Contact information
- (Website) https://www.ualr.edu/law
- (Admissions Dean) lawadmissions@ualr.edu
- (Location) Little Rock, AR
UALR Law School Admissions
UALR Law School is considered a Competitive law school, which accepts only 49% of its applicants. Comparatively, Arkansas is Significantly Lower than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | 547 | 266 (48.63%) | 118 (21.6%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 3.02 | 3.25 | 3.52 |
| LSAT | 146 | 150 | 155 |
Tuition And Financial Aid
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $14,447 | $29,223 |
| Part Time | $9,674 | $19,032 |
Living Expenses
- Living on-campus: $16,256
- Living off-campus: $15,292
- Living at home: $10,152
Important Dates
- Early Decision 1: 01/01
- Early Decision 2: N/A
- Regular Decision: 02/01
- Application Fee: N/A
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UALR Law School Community
UALR Law School is considered to have a Somewhat Favorable student to faculty ratio. The average class size for 1L sections is approximately Above Average compared to other law schools. Student diversity at Arkansas is Below Average.
Student body
Faculty Statistics
- Full Time: 19
- Part Time: 51
Faculty
- # Female Faculty: 34
- # Minority Faculty: 15
Ratio
21.0 Students
1 Faculty
Housing Options
- On Campus Housing: No
- Graduate Housing: No
- Law Specific Housing: No
UALR Law School Curriculum
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. UALR Law School 1L section size is 13% smaller than law schools in Arkansas and 43% smaller than all PUBLIC law schools.
1L Section Size Comparison
Positions Available in Advanced Courses
- Simulation Courses: 519
- Faculty Supervised Clinics: 72
Students Involved in Advanced Activities
- Field Placements: 59
- Law Journals: 88
- Moot Court/Mock Trials: 0
Attrition Rates
- First Year: 11.2%
- Second Year: 3.4%
- Third Year: 1.6%
- Fourth Year: 0.0%
UALR Law School Employment
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The UALR Law School class of 2023 had an employment rate of 84% with 2% pursuing an additional degree.
Employment Comparison
In 2023, 78.6%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
Type of Employment
- Law Firms: 47.0%
- Business: 14.0%
- Government: 24.0%
- Public Interest: 6.0%
- Academia: 1.0%
- Arkansas: 75%
- Texas: 4%
- Florida: 2%
Bar Passage Rates
- Reporting: 78.6%
- First Time Takers: 131
- Average School: 74.8%
- Average State: 75.6%
- Pass Difference: -0.8%
Top Bar Jurisdiction
- Arkansas: 75.6%
- Passed: 77 of 103 (74.8%)
- State Average: 75.6%
- Difference: -0.8%