The William S. Boyd School of Law, located in Las Vegas, Nevada, on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), is the only law school in Nevada. It has a student body of approximately 470 students. The school is also home to the Wiener-Rogers Law Library, the largest law library in Nevada. The school was fully accredited by the American Bar Association in 2003 and been a member of the American Association of Law Schools since 2004.
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(Website) http://www.https://www.law.unlv.edu/ |
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(Admissions Dean) Contact Form |
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(Location) Las Vegas, NV |
UNLV Law School is considered a Moderately Competitive law school, which accepts only 33% of its applicants. Comparatively, Nevada is Lower than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2021 | 696 | 224 (32.18%) | 104 (14.9%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 2.98 | 3.32 | 3.58 |
| LSAT | 155 | 158 | 161 |
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $25,749 | $37,149 |
| Part Time | $19,469 | $27,995 |
| Living Expenses | |
| Living on-campus: | $15,141 |
| Living off-campus: | $21,464 |
| Living at home: | $10,546 |
Early Decision 1 : N/A
Early Decision 2 : N/A
Regular Decision : 04/15
Application Fee : $50
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UNLV 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 Nevada is Below 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. University of Nevada Las Vegas 1L section size is equal to law schools in Nevada and 26% smaller than all PUBLIC law schools.
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The University of Nevada Las Vegas class of 2016 had an employment rate of 87% with 2% pursuing an additional degree.
In 2016, 88.2%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
