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UK Law is a student-centered, supportive public law school that aspires to empower tomorrow’s leaders to rise towards their personal best and to pursue a meaningful impact on the law, the profession, and the world beyond. UK Law represents a tradition of excellence and a valuable legal education. We are a community of worldclass faculty who produce a broad range of nationally and internationally-recognized research. Our distinguished alumni and students serve their communities, the Commonwealth, and the nation with professionalism. At UK Law, we pride ourselves on providing a high quality, yet affordable, legal education that effectively prepares graduates for professional careers. This is what sets us apart and makes us UK Law.
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY COLLEGE OF LAW The College of Law, founded in 1908 from a law program initiated at Transylvania University in 1799, was one of the nation’s first state law schools. In 1913, the college established the nation’s first law school trial practice program, and its Kentucky Law Journal is the tenth-oldest student-run law review in the nation. UK Law has been approved by the American Bar Association since 1925 and was elected to Order of the Coif, the most prestigious national legal honorary society, in 1931. Proudly celebrating more than 100 years of service, UK Law is honored to have provided legal education to many of the nation’s outstanding lawyers, judges, political leaders and businesspeople.
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Right now, you are joining thousands of law school-bound students across the world who are contemplating the next chapter of their lives. A legal education opens up many paths, including opportunities beyond the traditional practice of law. For this reason, I believe there is no better time to attend law school. But what makes this place – the University of Kentucky College of Law – different? A student-centered institution with world-class, accessible faculty and a location in the heart of the Bluegrass, UK Law is a very special place.
It’s all here, and it’s waiting for you.
david a. brennen dean
Will you join the ranks?
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World-class, accessible faculty
2nd Best Value Law School in the nation
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Student-centered institution
Location: in the heart of the Bluegrass
Continuing Legal Education
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I chose UK Law because they have a strong passion for promoting diversity inside and outside of the law school, for their various scholarship opportunities, for their community involvement, and for their distinguished faculty.� carlin c. conway class of 2019
NO. 1 WORLD-CLASS, ACCESSIBLE FACULTY The faculty members at UK Law produce a broad range of nationally and internationallyrecognized legal scholarship while being deeply engaged in their classroom teaching, listening closely to the needs and aspirations of law students, and helping them achieve their personal best. A small student-to-faculty ratio means students have many opportunities to develop personal relationships with their professors, which fosters a collaborative, supportive learning environment.
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faculty research publications for 2016-17
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faculty members have received the UK Great Teacher Award
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full-time legal writing professors
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NO. 2 2ND BEST VALUE LAW SCHOOL IN THE NATION In 2016, UK Law was recognized as the 2nd Best Value Law School in the nation. Ranked by National Jurist magazine, this is the ninth consecutive year that the state’s flagship land grant institution has been ranked in the “Top 20” and the fifth consecutive year in the top 10. This ranking reflects that UK Law continues to excel is some key areas, including employment (15th in the country in full-time, long-term, bar passage required JD jobs for the class of 2015), affordability (low tuition), and debt load of graduates.
The formula used in the calculation is weighted accordingly:
35% employment rate
25% tuition
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average indebtness upon graduation
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graduates who pass the bar exam
10% cost of living
NO. 3 STUDENT-CENTERED INSTITUTION Faculty and staff at UK Law are committed to empowering students to rise towards their personal best. Competitive but not cut-throat, UK Law offers 15 clinical and externship opportunities for real-world experience, a network for career development, student organizations for educational growth, social activities and community service (including advocacy teams and student-run law journals), an Academic Enhancement Program for support during the academic journey, the Law Library for access to primary legal materials and premiere legal databases, and four dual degree programs, plus the newest 6-Year BA + JD Program that allows students seeking a law degree to save time and money by graduating in six years instead of seven.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS The UK Law program is designed for completion in six successive semesters, or in five semesters with two eight-week summer sessions in an accelerated program. Full-time students must take a minimum of 10 hours, but most students typically take between 1416 hours per semester. • Six semesters of law study totaling at least 90 credit hours • GPA of 2.0 or better • Specific courses in professional responsibility, skills and writing, and experiential learning
1L Law Students Curriculum Fall Contracts I Torts Criminal Law Civil Procedure I Legal Research & Writing Spring Contracts II Property Constitutional Law I Civil Procedure II Legal Research & Writing
August – December 3 credit hours 4 credit hours 3 credit hours 3 credit hours Enrolled
January – May 3 credit hours 4 credit hours 3 credit hours 3 credit hours 4 credit hours
2L & 3L Law Students Curriculum In addition to the three course requirements for 2L and 3L students, UK Law encourages students to explore courses within their specific areas of interest to gain experience and deepen their understanding of the complexities of the law. Faculty members are ready to assist you in deciding which courses to pursue within the following areas of focus: Business Law Commercial Law/ Bankruptcy Criminal Law Environmental Law Estate Planning Family Law Health Care Law Intellectual Property Law International Law Litigation Real Estate Law Tax Law See course descriptions at law.uky.edu/ course-catalog.
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ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM UK Law’s Academic Enhancement Program is built to ensure that you have tools for success every step of the way. First-year students can enroll in a summer “Introduction to Legal Reasoning” course prior to Immersion Days, and can attend workshops throughout the fall semester on topics such as time management, reading and briefing cases, outlining and exam prep. From individual and group support to expert advice and helpful study resources – at UK Law, you are never alone in your academic journey.
2L & 3L Law Students • must complete a professional responsibility course, a professional skills course and a seminar with a writing requirement • opportunities for skills assessment tests and individual coaching • bar preparation options
LAW LIBRARY
Library Services circulation and reserves
The Law Library at UK Law owns the state’s most comprehensive print collection of primary legal materials, as well as the most important legal treatises and monographs. This deep collection is complemented by an expanding access to the premiere legal databases, such as Westlaw, Lexis Advance, Bloomberg Law, Checkpoint, IntelliConnect/Cheetah, Making of Modern Law, and HeinOnline. All students have access to electronic study aid collections from West and Lexis. JD-degreed librarians are available to help you navigate the universe of legal resource and identify the resources that will best answer your needs. Students can use the desktop computers within the library, connect their personal laptops to the campus Wi-Fi network, or check out laptops for short term use.
reference services printing, copying, and scanning internet access and library desktop computers library laptops inter library loan
CLINICAL AND EXTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES UK Law’s Legal Clinic, directed by Professor and former Kentucky Public Advocate Allison Connelly (UK Law ’83), opened across the street from the college in 1997. Under the Kentucky Supreme Court’s limited practice rule, and with the supervision of the clinical director, third-year law students represent clients before state agencies and in state court proceedings. Students also interview clients, draft legal documents, file pleadings and conduct discovery. The Clinic offers an exceptional introduction to the realities of legal practice and client representation, whether choosing to pursue a career in public interest law or private practice. The Clinic is three hours of graded credit.
UK Law offers 15 externship opportunities for students to work under the guidance of practicing attorneys for academic credit. Each externship requires 100 hours of work during the semester for two pass/fail credits. No student may receive both pay and academic credit for the same work. However, if a student works more than 100 hours in an externship, he or she may be paid for the amount of work over 100 hours. Most of these externships are offered every semester including the summer session, if the externship supervisor is available and there is sufficient enrollment.
child advocacy today
kentucky energy and environment cabinet
children’s law center
kentucky refugee ministries externship
department of public advocacy
lexington city government
fayette county attorney externship
prosecutorial externship
immigration law externship
uk healthcare risk management office
innocence project
u.s. department of energy portsmouth paducah project office
institute for compassion in justice judicial externship
uk office of legal counsel
25+ WAYS TO FIND YOURSELF A FEW NEW FRIENDS law.uky.edu/academics/student-organizations Most students are active in at least one of UK Law’s student organizations, which provide opportunities for educational growth, social activities and community service. With all the student organizations available, there is sure to be something for everyone – or take advantage of the opportunity to create your own!
1. american constitution society 2. appalachian law caucus 3. black law students association 4. business law society 5. christian legal society 6. election law society 7. environmental law society 8. equine law society 9. federalist society 10. health law society 11. international law society 12. kentucky journal for equine, agriculture, and natural resources law* 13. kentucky law journal* 14. latino(a) law student association 15. law student veterans organization 16. moot court board* 17. muslim law student association 18. outlaw 19. phi alpha delta 20. sports and entertainment law society 21. street law program 22. student bar association 23. student public interest law foundation 24. tax law society 25. trial advocacy board* 26. wellness club 27. women’s law caucus
*Students may participate in these competitive co-curricular programs to receive course credit.
DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS UK Law offers four dual degree programs in conjunction with other graduate schools at the University of Kentucky. This unique opportunity enables students to complete a JD and earn a Master’s degree in just three to four years. To become a dual degree student at UK Law, you must apply to and be admitted by both the College of Law and the other graduate program separately. It is encouraged that you apply for admission at UK Law first, then your graduate program secondarily. You can apply for admission into your Master’s program until the corresponding application deadline during your first year in law school. All dual degree students follow one of two tracks: TRACK A Year 1: First-year JD Year 2: First-year Master’s Degree Years 3 & 4: JD and Master’s-related coursework until completion TRACK B Year 1: First-year Master’s Degree Year 2: First-year JD Years 3 & 4: Second-year and third-year JD, with Master’s related coursework as needed *Please note the JD/MBA does not typically require an extra year of study.
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JD/MPA
Business Administration
Public Administration
The JD/MBA dual degree program is designed to offer marketable skills in less time and with a smaller financial investment.
The JD/MPA dual degree program is designed to offer students the analytical and organizational tools to implement public policy to address complex social, economic, and political issues.
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www.gatton.uky.edu/ programs/mba/dualdegrees/jdmba
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www.martin.uky.edu/mpa
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Health Administration
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The JD/MHA dual degree program is designed to provide graduate level education to individuals who are capable of assuming senior leadership positions in a variety of health service organizations.
www.uky.edu/publichealth
The JD/MA dual degree program is designed for those interested in a career in international law, public or private, in international business or in government service in the international sector.
www.uky.edu/ pattersonschool
AN ACCELERATED OPPORTUNITY UK BLUE is a collaboration between the College of Arts & Sciences and UK Law to offer an accelerated Bachelor of Arts/Juris Doctor degree option. Students admitted into the program are expected to maintain a rigorous academic schedule in order to complete 90 hours and all required courses for the undergraduate major in three years (six semesters). UK BLUE students will have individualized, one-onone advising with a professional pre-law advisor in the College of Arts & Sciences to ensure appropriate course scheduling for degree completion. Students are encouraged to earn AP credit and complete dualcredit courses while in high school. Students in UK BLUE select either English, History, or Political Science as their major. Admission into UK BLUE does not guarantee admission into UK Law. At the beginning of their third year in UK BLUE, students will be required to take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and submit all application materials to the law school for review by the UK Law Admissions Committee during the regular course of the admissions process with all other applicants that year. If admitted, students will complete the required 120 credit hours and remaining course requirements for the BA during their first year at UK Law. Students will then go on to complete the requirements for the JD during their remaining two years at the law school. For more information, visit www.as.uky.edu/uk-blue-overview.
A NETWORK FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT With employment statistics consistently exceeding national averages, UK Law is honored to connect students with career opportunities. UK Law’s Office of Career Development is a dedicated, on-site resource for law students during their employment searches. Take advantage of helpful services such as one-onone career counseling, seminars, workshops, career speakers, on-campus interviews, job postings and assistance with navigating online resources. You will also have the unique opportunity to receive career and interview advice from former practicing attorneys and UK Law graduates. The most popular choices for UK Law graduates after graduation are usually a state or federal judicial clerkship or private practice. Other graduates typically enter careers in public interest, business, government, academia, or decide to pursue further education. Many UK Law graduates begin practice in Kentucky, however others opt to pursue careers out-of-state. The Office of Career Development, in partnership with the UK Law Alumni Association, helps connect students wishing to practice elsewhere with practicing alumni. For more detailed information on employment statistics or the Office of Career Development, visit law.uky.edu/careers.
THE ULTIMATE STUDENT EXPERIENCE Campus Life
Fitness
Sports
Over 60 events hosted by the Student Activities Board
State-of-the-art Johnson Athletic Center
22 NCAA intercollegiate sports*
Arboretum with walking and jogging paths
36 club sports and various intramural teams
Approximately 600 student organizations and clubs Students enrolled from all 120 counties in Kentucky, all 50 states and 119 countries around the world
*UK Law students receive discounts
Arts & Culture
Diversity Programs
Singletary Center
Center for Academic Resources and Enrichment Services (CARES)
The Art Museum Webb Museum of Anthropology International Center The Barnhart & Randall Galleries
Center for Graduate and Professional Diversity Initiatives Office of LGBTQ* Resources Martin Luther King Center Student Support Services (SSS) .
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I came to UK because I really felt like everyone here wanted the students to succeed. I loved how friendly the students were, how helpful the professors were, and how there were so many different student groups to join. UK Law has set up many different activities and resources to really help students succeed in law school, and in their careers afterward.� hannah griese class of 2018
NO. 4 LOCATION: IN THE HEART OF THE BLUEGRASS Founded in 1775 and named the five-time winner of “100 Best Communities for Young People” by America’s Promise Alliance, Lexington offers an exploding culinary scene, exciting nightlife, charming art galleries, live music, city parks, coffee shops and more. Learn more about Lexington at www.visitlex.com.
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Population 295,800 Horse Capital of the World
10 minute walk: leads you to the heart of downtown Ranked the Seventh Best Midsize City for Finding a Job by Forbes in 2015
Favorite campus diner, Tolly Ho, has one of the Top 50 Burgers in America according to USA Today
10 minute drive: leads you to acres of rolling hills, bluegrass and picturesque horse farms
One airport in Lexington and two within a 90-minute drive Centrally located within a day’s drive of 2/3 of the U.S. population
NO. 5 CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION Now in its 43rd year of operation, UK Law’s Office of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) offers instructional services and legal practice publications to maintain the professional development of practicing lawyers, law school faculty, the judiciary, and law students.
10 STEPS TO BECOMING #UKLAWBOUND
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All applicants must take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), which is given four times per year at test centers throughout the country and overseas. Information on how to register for the LSAT is available on the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) website (www.lsac.org). If you have multiple LSAT scores, the UK Law Admissions Committee will consider your highest score when making a decision. We believe the best time to take the LSAT is one-year prior to enrollment.
UK Law admits first-year students in the fall semester only. First-year applications are accepted starting on September 1 through March 15. Applicants must apply online through the LSAC. For priority consideration with regard to scholarships, applications must be received by February 1 and completed no later than March 1. Apply at law.uky.edu/admissions/apply.
Send us your stuff • Application and Application Fee • Personal Statement • Resume • Transcripts (undergraduate & graduate) • Two Letters of Recommendation • Law School Admission Test (LSAT) • LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) Report • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (required for all applicants whose native language is not English)
Check your application status After submitting your application, the UK Law Admissions Office will send you an application acknowledgement with information on how to logon to the online status checker.
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Apply for aid The Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available on October 1 at www.fafsa.gov. You must complete the FAFSA by March 15 for priority consideration for all federal financial aid.
Search for scholarships Scholars deserve scholarships! UK Law awards various scholarships including Merit Scholarships (Bert Combs Scholarship and Ashland Inc. Legal Scholarship, chosen by an interview process) and UK Fellowships. Whether or not you receive a scholarship as a first-year student, you may apply for second-year and third-year continuing student scholarships in the spring of each academic year. To view a list of outside scholarships visit law.uky.edu/admissions/outside-scholarships.
Schedule a visit Planning a campus visit is the best way to envision yourself as a UK Law student. Schedule by phone at 859-218-1699 or online at law.uky.edu/admissions/class-visits-and-tours.
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Attend Admitted Student Visitation
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Questions? Ask away! Give our Admissions Office a call at 859-218-1699 or email us at uklawadmissions@uky.edu.
The Admitted Student Visitation Programs give you the opportunity to experience a mock first-year class, talk to faculty and current students in a relaxed setting, and learn all about what UK Law has to offer!
Confirm your spot Confirm your decision to attend UK Law by paying your first and second seat deposits. Then, get ready for a law school education like no other!
ADMISSION DEADLINE & APPLICATION TRACK Application is available
September 1
Admission decisions begin on a rolling basis
November
Priority application deadline for scholarship consideration
February 1
Last LSAT accepted by UK Law
February
UK Law application must be complete for scholarship consideration
March 1
Deadline to apply
March 15
FAFSA priority deadline
March 15
law.uky.edu/admissions/apply
2017-18 Cost of Attendance Resident
Nonresident
Tuition
$23,784
$47,344
Room & Board
$12,858
$12,858
Books & Supplies
$1,000
$1,000
Travel
$1,410
$1,950
Personal
$2,536
$2,436
Loan Origination
$212
$212
Total
$41,800
$65,800
dean David A. Brennen director of admissions Jimmi Nicholson admissions counselor Morgan Johnson admissions associate M. Jeanie Powell
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