UNLV Law School
General Info
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.
Contact information
- (Website) https://www.httpss://www.law.unlv.edu/
- (Admissions Dean) Contact Form
- (Location) Las Vegas, NV
UNLV Law School Admissions
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 2028 | 696 | 224 (32.18%) | 104 (14.9%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 2.98 | 3.32 | 3.58 |
| LSAT | 155 | 158 | 161 |
Tuition And Financial Aid
| 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
Important Dates
- Early Decision 1: N/A
- Early Decision 2: N/A
- Regular Decision: 04/15
- Application Fee: $50
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UNLV Law School Community
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.
Student body
Faculty Statistics
- Full Time: 27
- Part Time: 38
Faculty
- # Female Faculty: 40
- # Minority Faculty: 9
Ratio
14.0 Students
1 Faculty
Housing Options
- On Campus Housing: No
- Graduate Housing: No
- Law Specific Housing: No
UNLV 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. UNLV Law School 1L section size is equal to law schools in Nevada and 26% smaller than all PUBLIC law schools.
1L Section Size Comparison
Positions Available in Advanced Courses
- Simulation Courses: 494
- Faculty Supervised Clinics: 108
Students Involved in Advanced Activities
- Field Placements: 106
- Law Journals: 165
- Moot Court/Mock Trials: 0
Attrition Rates
- First Year: 3.6%
- Second Year: 1.8%
- Third Year: 1.4%
- Fourth Year: 4.4%
UNLV Law School Employment
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The UNLV Law School class of 2023 had an employment rate of 87% with 2% pursuing an additional degree.
Employment Comparison
In 2023, 88.2%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
Type of Employment
- Law Firms: 58.0%
- Business: 8.0%
- Government: 7.0%
- Public Interest: 5.0%
- Academia: 2.0%
- Nevada: 87%
- Utah: 3%
- California: 3%
Bar Passage Rates
- Reporting: 88.2%
- First Time Takers: 135
- Average School: 68.9%
- Average State: 67.9%
- Pass Difference: 1.0%
Top Bar Jurisdiction
- Nevada: 67.9%
- Passed: 82 of 119 (68.9%)
- State Average: 67.9%
- Difference: 1.0%