UND Law School
General Info
The University of North Dakota School of Law is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota at the University of North Dakota (UND) and is the only law school in the state of North Dakota. Established in 1899, the law school is home to approximately 235 students and has more than 3,000 alumni. It has one of the smallest student populations among the American Bar Association accredited law schools.
Contact information
- (Website) https://www.law.und.edu/
- (Admissions Dean) admissions@law.und.edu
- (Location) Grand Forks, ND
UND Law School Admissions
UND Law School is considered a Somewhat Competitive law school, which accepts only 68% of its applicants. Comparatively, Northdakota is Significantly Lower than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | 300 | 204 (68.00%) | 85 (28.3%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 2.84 | 3.20 | 3.43 |
| LSAT | 145 | 148 | 152 |
Tuition And Financial Aid
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $11,161 | $24,836 |
| Part Time | N/A | N/A |
Living Expenses
- Living on-campus: $16,533
- Living off-campus: $16,533
- Living at home: $16,533
Important Dates
- Early Decision 1: N/A
- Early Decision 2: N/A
- Regular Decision: N/A
- Application Fee: $35
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UND Law School Community
UND Law School is considered to have a Somewhat Favorable student to faculty ratio. The average class size for 1L sections is approximately Average compared to other law schools. Student diversity at Northdakota is Below Average.
Student body
Faculty Statistics
- Full Time: 13
- Part Time: 14
Faculty
- # Female Faculty: 17
- # Minority Faculty: 2
Ratio
17.2 Students
1 Faculty
Housing Options
- On Campus Housing: Yes
- Graduate Housing: Yes
- Law Specific Housing: No
UND 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. UND Law School 1L section size is equal to law schools in North Dakota and 69% smaller than all PUBLIC law schools.
1L Section Size Comparison
Positions Available in Advanced Courses
- Simulation Courses: 500
- Faculty Supervised Clinics: 26
Students Involved in Advanced Activities
- Field Placements: 48
- Law Journals: 36
- Moot Court/Mock Trials: 0
Attrition Rates
- First Year: 16.4%
- Second Year: 1.3%
- Third Year: 0.0%
- Fourth Year: 0.0%
UND Law School Employment
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The UND Law School class of 2023 had an employment rate of 85% with 1% pursuing an additional degree.
Employment Comparison
In 2023, 100.0%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
Type of Employment
- Law Firms: 43.0%
- Business: 21.0%
- Government: 8.0%
- Public Interest: 0.0%
- Academia: 2.0%
- North Dakota: 75%
- Minnesota: 13%
- Pennsylvania: 3%
Bar Passage Rates
- Reporting: 100.0%
- First Time Takers: 75
- Average School: 56.0%
- Average State: 70.0%
- Pass Difference: -14.0%
Top Bar Jurisdiction
- North Dakota: 65.0%
- Passed: 28 of 50 (56.0%)
- State Average: 70.0%
- Difference: -9.0%