About UofL Law
At UofL Law, we are training tomorrow's leaders today.
The University of Louisville's Brandeis School of Law is committed to preparing lawyers for productive careers. With the resources of the University of Louisville behind it, the law school is able to provide world-class faculty, strong programs and top-notch academic support. Our nationally recognized Greenebaum Public Service Program instills in our students the value of public service and the spirit of community. Our diverse student organizations give students both a sense of camaraderie and an opportunity to talk with like-minded colleagues. The school partners with Louisville's strong legal community and alumni across the nation to provide students with the practical skills they will need to meet the demands of their legal careers.
Facts and statistics
2009 entering class
| Enrolled | ||
| 141 | ||
| Gender | ||
| Female — 68% | Male — 73% | |
| Residency | ||
| Kentucky — 65% | Nonresident — 35% | |
| Ethnic Diversity | ||
| 6.1% nonwhite | ||
| LSAT scores for the entire entering class | ||
| 75% — 157 | Median — 155.5 | 25% — 152.5 |
| GPA statistics for the entire entering class | ||
| 75% — 3.71 | Median — 3.47 | 25% — 3.1 |
Career placement
Our most recent employment report and salary survey, compiled in February 2009, covers students who graduated during the academic year 2007-08, including December 2007, May 2008, and August 2008 graduates. We invite you to study the full report.
Highlights:
- Over 96% of the class of 2008 was employed as of February 2009 — 120 were employed out of 124 known to be seeking employment.
- The average starting salary for those employed in the private sector was $64,364.
- Approximately 68% received their job offers before graduation.
- Of 114 graduates reporting the location of their employment, approximately 82% were employed in Kentucky.
Public Service
Each year, more than 4,000 hours of law student assistance is donated to local, state and national organizations through this program.
Faculty
14:1 student/faculty ratio
Law clinic directed by attorney with experience in Louisville legal community
An Invitation
Would you like to know more about the UofL Law experience? Visit us
tour our facilities. Wilson W. Wyatt Hall is located at 2301 South 3rd
Street, at the picturesque "oval" on the Belknap Campus.
The School's postal address is:
Louis D. Brandeis School of Law
University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky 40292
The School's physical address is:
2301 South Third Street
Louisville, KY 40208