University of Arizona Law School
General Info
James E. Rogers College of Law is the law school at the University of Arizona located in Tucson, Arizona. It is named after one of its most distinguished graduates, noted broadcasting mogul and philanthropist James E. Rogers. The law school is approved by the American Bar Association and opened in 1915. It was the first law school founded in the State of Arizona. The Rogers College of Law is consistently ranked in the top tier of law schools in the U.S., and was ranked 44th nationally by U.S. News and World Report in 2008. The Rogers College of Law is one of 80 law schools nationwide to have a chapter of the Order of the Coif. It has two student publications: Arizona Law Review and Arizona Journal of International and Comparative Law.
Contact information
- (Website) https://www.law.arizona.edu/
- (Admissions Dean) law-admissions@email.arizona.edu
- (Location) Tucson, AZ
Arizona Law School Admissions
Arizona Law School is considered a Moderately Competitive law school, which accepts only 33% of its applicants. Comparatively, Arizona is Lower than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | 1337 | 435 (32.54%) | 101 (7.6%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 3.22 | 3.51 | 3.68 |
| LSAT | 155 | 160 | 162 |
Tuition And Financial Aid
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $24,500 | $29,000 |
| Part Time | N/A | N/A |
Living Expenses
- Living on-campus: $21,050
- Living off-campus: $21,050
- Living at home: $12,250
Important Dates
- Early Decision 1: N/A
- Early Decision 2: N/A
- Regular Decision: N/A
- Application Fee: N/A
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Arizona Law School Community
Arizona 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 Arizona is Below Average.
Student body
Faculty Statistics
- Full Time: 35
- Part Time: 64
Faculty
- # Female Faculty: 47
- # Minority Faculty: 14
Ratio
10.3 Students
1 Faculty
Housing Options
- On Campus Housing: Yes
- Graduate Housing: Yes
- Law Specific Housing: No
Arizona 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. Arizona Law School 1L section size is 11% larger than law schools in Arizona and 20% larger than all PUBLIC law schools.
1L Section Size Comparison
Positions Available in Advanced Courses
- Simulation Courses: 833
- Faculty Supervised Clinics: 228
Students Involved in Advanced Activities
- Field Placements: 154
- Law Journals: 148
- Moot Court/Mock Trials: 0
Attrition Rates
- First Year: 4.8%
- Second Year: 1.5%
- Third Year: 0.0%
- Fourth Year: 0.0%
Arizona Law School Employment
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The Arizona Law School class of 2023 had an employment rate of 89% with 6% pursuing an additional degree.
Employment Comparison
In 2023, 73.9%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
Type of Employment
- Law Firms: 33.0%
- Business: 10.0%
- Government: 19.0%
- Public Interest: 2.0%
- Academia: 7.0%
- Arizona: 72%
- California: 6%
- District of Columbia: 2%
Bar Passage Rates
- Reporting: 73.9%
- First Time Takers: 138
- Average School: 88.2%
- Average State: 73.7%
- Pass Difference: 14.6%
Top Bar Jurisdiction
- Arizona: 73.7%
- Passed: 90 of 102 (88.2%)
- State Average: 73.7%
- Difference: 14.6%