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Among the nation's leading law schools, Vanderbilt is recognized for its distinguished faculty, its talented students drawn from across the nation and around the world, and its rigorous curriculum with an array of joint-degree, specialized, and interdisciplinary programs. Building on this tradition of excellence, Vanderbilt has established itself as a leader in designing innovative programs that connect outstanding theoretical training to real-world information and experiences relevant to twenty-first century law practice. A legal education that links the best scholarly research to effective lawyering provides immediate advantages to Vanderbilt graduates.

With about 190 students in each entering JD class, Vanderbilt fosters a tradition of challenging intellectual inquiry in an atmosphere of mutual respect. This small-school sense of collegiality combined with a distinguished and accessible faculty creates an exceptional environment to prepare for leadership in private practice, public service, business, or government. With state-of-the-art facilities situated on a beautiful and vibrant university campus in a sophisticated and livable city, Vanderbilt offers a first-rate legal education in a setting that promotes a great quality of life.

Year Founded:1874Type:Private
ABA Accredited:YesAALS Member:Yes
Location:Nashville, TNWebsite:http://law.vanderbilt.edu
Admissions Dean:G. Todd Morton
 

Vanderbilt Law School Statistics

LawSchoolNumbers.com has compiled the most relevant statistics for Vanderbilt Law School. Below, you will find important information about Vanderbilt University Law School. Admissions, including the median percentages of GPA and LSAT, the number of programs offered at Vanderbilt Law School., and information regarding scholarships. These numbers are meant to give you better insight into Vanderbilt Law School. and whether your application will be competitive.
Admissions (2011 – 2012)Rankings (2011 – 2012)Selectivity (Class of 2010)Programs(2007 – 2008)
Application Fee:$50 U.S. News (2012):17# Applications:4885Part Time J.D.:No
Spring Deadline: Vault Top 25: Not Ranked # Admitted:1100LL.M. Program:No
Summer Deadline:  # Matriculated:193J.S.D. Program:No
Fall Deadline:3/15  Acceptance Rate:23%Joint Degrees:Yes
Financial Aid Deadline:2/15   Yield Rate:18% 
 
Curriculum (2011 – 2012)Faculty (2011 – 2012)GPA (Class of 2010)LSAT (Class of 2010)
1L Section Size (FT):65Full Time Faculty:7975th GPA:3.82 75th LSAT:170
1L Section Size (PT):Part Time Faculty:33Median GPA:3.72 Median LSAT:168
2L/3L Courses:Student to Faculty Ratio:14.025th GPA:3.5 25th LSAT:165
 
Housing(2011 – 2012)Enrollment(2011 – 2012)Attrition(Class of 2010)OCI(2007 – 2008)
On-Campus Housing:Yes1L Students:194 1L Attrition:3.5%Total Law Firms:436
Law School Dorm:YesAll FT Students:586 Transfers In:16NY Law Firms:52
Other Grad Dorm:YesAll PT Students: Transfers Out:7DC Law Firms:42
  Total Students:586   CA Law Firms:42
 
Costs (2011 – 2012)Scholarships (2011 – 2012)Employment (Class of 2010)Bar Passage(Class of 2010)
Full Time Tuition:$45,286% Receiving Grant Aid:73.9% % Employed (Grad):n/aPrimary Jurisdiction:NY
Part Time Tuition:Full Tuition & Stipend:3.7% % Employed (9 mos.):94.7%% Pass (First Time):97%
Living Expenses:$22,074Full Tuition:0.3%   State Average:87%
Total Cost (FT):$67,360Half Tuition:16.7%   Difference:10%
Total Cost (PT):