University of Tennessee Law School
General Info
The University of Tennessee (UT), sometimes called the University of Tennessee at Knoxville (UT Knoxville or UTK), is the flagship institution of the statewide land-grant University of Tennessee public university system in the American state of Tennessee.
Contact information
- (Website) https://www.law.utk.edu/
- (Admissions Dean) lawadmit@utk.edu
- (Location) Knoxville, TN
UTK Law School Admissions
UTK Law School is considered a Competitive law school, which accepts only 38% of its applicants. Comparatively, Tennessee is Lower than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | 1004 | 374 (37.25%) | 116 (11.6%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 3.31 | 3.64 | 3.80 |
| LSAT | 153 | 158 | 161 |
Tuition And Financial Aid
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $19,256 | $37,903 |
| Part Time | N/A | N/A |
Living Expenses
- Living on-campus: $21,072
- Living off-campus: $21,072
- Living at home: $12,080
Important Dates
- Early Decision 1: 12/01
- Early Decision 2: N/A
- Regular Decision: 01/15
- Application Fee: $15
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UTK Law School Community
UTK Law School is considered to have a Favorable student to faculty ratio. The average class size for 1L sections is approximately Above Average compared to other law schools. Student diversity at Tennessee is Below Average.
Student body
Faculty Statistics
- Full Time: 26
- Part Time: 44
Faculty
- # Female Faculty: 35
- # Minority Faculty: 7
Ratio
14.8 Students
1 Faculty
Housing Options
- On Campus Housing: No
- Graduate Housing: No
- Law Specific Housing: No
UTK 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. UTK Law School 1L section size is 30% larger than law schools in Tennessee and 18% smaller than all PUBLIC law schools.
1L Section Size Comparison
Positions Available in Advanced Courses
- Simulation Courses: 861
- Faculty Supervised Clinics: 201
Students Involved in Advanced Activities
- Field Placements: 46
- Law Journals: 151
- Moot Court/Mock Trials: 0
Attrition Rates
- First Year: 0.0%
- Second Year: 1.2%
- Third Year: 0.8%
- Fourth Year: 0.0%
UTK Law School Employment
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The UTK Law School class of 2023 had an employment rate of 85% with 0% pursuing an additional degree.
Employment Comparison
In 2023, 87.2%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
Type of Employment
- Law Firms: 54.0%
- Business: 12.0%
- Government: 17.0%
- Public Interest: 2.0%
- Academia: 6.0%
- Tennessee: 78%
- Georgia: 5%
- District Of Columbia: 2%
Bar Passage Rates
- Reporting: 87.2%
- First Time Takers: 148
- Average School: 83.7%
- Average State: 74.5%
- Pass Difference: 9.2%
Top Bar Jurisdiction
- Tennessee: 74.5%
- Passed: 108 of 129 (83.7%)
- State Average: 74.5%
- Difference: 9.2%