University of Florida Law School
General Info
The Fredric G. Levin College of Law is the law school of the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. The law school underwent a major renovation between 2004 and 2005, creating new academic space and greatly expanding the law library, which is dedicated as the "Lawton Chiles Legal Information Center," named after Lawton Chiles, former Florida Governor and US Senator who graduated from the law school in 1955 and was employed by the law library during his time at the college. The Legal Information Center is one of the three largest law libraries in the southeast.
Contact information
- (Website) https://www.law.ufl.edu/
- (Admissions Dean) admissions@law.ufl.edu
- (Location) Gainesville, FL
UF Law School Admissions
UF Law School is considered a Somewhat Competitive law school, which accepts only 62% of its applicants. Comparatively, Florida is Lower than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | 1359 | 840 (61.81%) | 310 (22.8%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 3.28 | 3.50 | 3.68 |
| LSAT | 155 | 157 | 160 |
Tuition And Financial Aid
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $22,299 | $38,904 |
| Part Time | N/A | N/A |
Living Expenses
- Living on-campus: $16,640
- Living off-campus: $17,180
- Living at home: $6,240
Important Dates
- Early Decision 1: N/A
- Early Decision 2: N/A
- Regular Decision: N/A
- Application Fee: $30
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UF Law School Community
UF 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 Florida is Below Average.
Student body
Faculty Statistics
- Full Time: 74
- Part Time: 27
Faculty
- # Female Faculty: 51
- # Minority Faculty: 14
Ratio
13.0 Students
1 Faculty
Housing Options
- On Campus Housing: No
- Graduate Housing: No
- Law Specific Housing: No
UF 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. UF Law School 1L section size is 22% larger than law schools in Florida and 26% larger than all PUBLIC law schools.
1L Section Size Comparison
Positions Available in Advanced Courses
- Simulation Courses: 608
- Faculty Supervised Clinics: 281
Students Involved in Advanced Activities
- Field Placements: 292
- Law Journals: 171
- Moot Court/Mock Trials: 0
Attrition Rates
- First Year: 0.7%
- Second Year: 4.2%
- Third Year: 0.7%
- Fourth Year: 0.0%
UF Law School Employment
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The UF Law School class of 2023 had an employment rate of 87% with 4% pursuing an additional degree.
Employment Comparison
In 2023, 96.3%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
Type of Employment
- Law Firms: 59.0%
- Business: 12.0%
- Government: 18.0%
- Public Interest: 2.0%
- Academia: 1.0%
- Florida: 74%
- Georgia: 2%
- District of Columbia: 1%
Bar Passage Rates
- Reporting: 96.3%
- First Time Takers: 294
- Average School: 89.1%
- Average State: 72.1%
- Pass Difference: 17.0%
Top Bar Jurisdiction
- Florida: 72.1%
- Passed: 252 of 283 (89.1%)
- State Average: 72.1%
- Difference: 17.0%