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WELCOME TO TENNESSEE LAW
Law school is a journey of personal & professional development designed to graduate effective problem solvers and leaders. In
three
short years, you will learn to think critically, analytically, and
deliberately. You will develop the ability to write persuasively and precisely, and you will build all of the skills required for the ethical and professional representation of clients, whether you want to mediate a dispute, defend the accused, draft a will, or protect the environment or the Constitution from abuses. At the University of Tennessee College of Law, world-class professors will accompany you on your journey. You won’t be alone. UT
law has been on a long journey of its own — more than 125 years, in fact. In that time,
UT
Law
has honed a law school experience that combines classroom theory with real-world practice, all in an inclusive community of faculty, staff, and students who are welcoming and supportive. You’ll learn from first-rate faculty with extensive practical experience who are invested in your long-term success — and remain invested even after graduation. We are home to the country’s longest-running legal clinic, where you can learn the law while changing lives and living the Volunteer spirit. And you can sharpen your skills and gain even more legal experience with the help of our Career Center, mentoring from alumni, pro bono work, externships, foreign study, moot court, and much more. By the time your law school journey is complete, you’ll be ready for an even more important journey: a successful career of upholding the law, helping others, and always practicing with the highest ethical standards. And because our alumni live and work all over the world, no matter where you go, you’ll always be part of the U T Law family and welcomed home. I look forward to making this journey together. M E L A N I E D . W I L S O N , D E A N & L I N D S AY Y O U N G D I S T I N G U I S H E D P R O F E S S O R
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T H E T E N N E S S E E A D VA N TA G E Most sound decisions in life are made after comparing the pros and cons of the available choices. Below are some pros of the University of Tennessee College of Law.
professors are
In addition to regularly scheduled classes, UT Law
focused on teaching. In addition to contributing
offers an intellectually stimulating environment
N at i o n a l ly
recognized
to academia through scholarly works, they are
with an abundance of exciting speakers, colloquia,
primarily committed to ensuring their student’s
symposia, opportunities for hands-on community
readiness — with skills, substance, and ethics — to
service, and other events. The state-of-the-art
begin successfully practicing law after graduation.
building rivals the facilities of even the most heavily endowed private law schools.
2 2 t o 2 3 in upper division courses and 5 0 t o 5 5 in first-year
Reasonable tuition and the low cost of living
sections,
in Knoxville allow students to get a first-rate
With average class size of UT
has one of the lowest student-to-
faculty ratios among top-ranked law schools. UT
Law maintains a friendly, open, warm, and
supportive environment.
education without oppressive financial burdens. UT
has the oldest continuously operating law
school clinical program in the United States, providing students with the unique opportunity
Diversity is a strength at the UT
UT
College of Law.
students have a reputation of quality, which
is enhanced by learning through interactions with fellow students from diverse backgrounds.
to “learn by doing.”
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U T K L A W H I S T O RY
In 125 years, the University of Tennessee College
the requirements for admission to the bar.
of Law has honed an experience that combines
The original law department was conceived and
classroom theory with real-world practice,
created under Thomas J. Freeman, a Tennessee
all in an inclusive community of faculty, staff
Supreme Court Justice who became the depart-
and students who are welcoming & supportive.
ment’s first dean. The college became a charter member of the Association of American Law
HUMBLE BEGINNINGS
Schools in 1912. Subsequently, the curriculum was
school emerged from
extended from two years to three. The law school
humble beginnings. Charles W. Turner was our
received American Bar Association accreditation
Tennessee’s
l aw
first professor, and between 1892 and 1900 he
in 1925 and was admitted as a chapter to the Order
gave all instruction in the school except for a few
of the Coif in 1951.
informal lectures. Despite that questionable start, the student body grew from a nine-person class in 1890 to a total enrollment of sixty only ten years
CONTINUED SUCCESS
later. As student enrollment grew, so did the full-
For
all
of the history that UT Law stands on,
time faculty, and by 1931 there were five full-time
it’s present offerings and continued successes
professors employed.
provide an exceptional education to current and incoming students. The college’s Legal
In the early years of
UT
Law, space was also a
Clinic, created in 1947 was only the second in
challenge. The school was without a home until
the United States. It is the longest-running legal
1894 when it became the Law Department in the
clinic in the nation. The college’s clinics have,
Old College. In 1911, the Law Department officially
since their inception, provided law students with
became the University of Tennessee College of
opportunities to learn by doing —representing
Law and by 1927, the college had its own building,
clients and resolving legal disputes.
Tennessee Hall. The College of Law moved to its current location in 1950, and the building was
The College of Law has an expansive alumni
dedicated as the George C. Taylor Law Center in
network that provides students with mentoring
1966. Later, the original building was completely
and employment opportunities. Since 1911, the
renovated and a new addition was added and
UT
completed in 1997.
Law alumni association has been fostering
relationships with graduates to retain their ongoing presence in our efforts.
UT
Law has
This modest start should not be confused with
graduated more than 6,500 students who live and
a subpar legal education. The college’s gradu-
work throughout the United States and in several
ation standards have always been higher than
foreign countries.
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DEGREE PROGRAMS juris
doctor
T H E J U R IS D O CTO R (J D) D EGRE E IS
DUAL-DEGREE PROGRAMS
T H E U LT IM AT E GOAL O F A LAW STU D E NT.
Our
pa r t n e r s h i p s
with the Haslam College
IN T H E P U R S U IT O F A J D, STU D E NTS
of Business, the College of Arts and Sciences,
C A N C H O OS E FRO M O NE O F O U R
and the College of Education, Health & Human
T WO CO N C E N T RATIO NS AND E ARN
Sciences are designed to accommodate students’
A S E CO N D G R AD UATE D E GRE E TH RO U GH
interests, broaden their perspectives, and give
O N E O F O U R DUAL- D E GRE E P RO GRAM S .
them highly-marketable skills and experience while saving time and money.
I n 2 0 1 6 , the college revised its first-year
(1L)
curriculum to focus on practical training, legal
That’s why the College of Law has partnered with
writing, and career planning. Experience-focused
other
opportunities are available through courses in
programs, enabling students to obtain two advanced
civil procedure and torts and a lab course in
degrees in less time than it would normally take to
transactional lawyering. Moreover, the college’s
earn both degrees separately. Students can seek
introductory criminal law and legal process courses
an advanced dual-degree in any of the following:
UT
colleges to offer several dual-degree
connect and reinforce theoretical concepts in a more active, writing-focused experience. A course
B USIN ESS (JD-MB A )
in lawyering and professionalism provides students
PUB LIC HEA LTH (JD-MPH)
with basic training in essential attorney skills while introducing the values of the legal profession.
PHILOSOPHY (JD-MA )
The new curriculum also gives all students
PUB LIC POLICY & A DMIN ISTR ATION
hands-on experience with both litigation and
(JD-MPPA )
transactional lawyering in the first year, providing them with an early opportunity to consider either of those fields as a career path.
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S P E C I A LT Y C O N C E N T R AT I O N S
ADVOCACY & DISPUTE RESOLUTION
In
a d d i t i o n
to a strong curriculum in
lawyering skills and nationally acclaimed clinical
BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS
Since
a
high proportion of legal work involves
the representation of businesses, the concentra-
programs, the college provides an opportunity for
tion in business transactions allows the second
students who wish to pursue a career in advocacy
and third year students to focus on the legal
and dispute resolution. Students who choose this
aspects of business and finance, emphasizing the
concentration follow the traditional curriculum
needs of business concerns both large and small.
by taking integrated courses in advocacy evidence
This concentration provides a strong base from
and trial practice during the first semester of their
which to begin a career in business law, whether as
second year. This integrated instructional method
a commercial litigator or as a transactional lawyer.
allows students to learn important legal principles and skills in context, by applying the principles
Following this course of study helps students
of evidence law and the skills involved in trial
develop competence in the kinds of transactional
practice to simulated civil and criminal case files.
matters lawyers handle or litigate daily, such as planning and carrying out business transactions,
Students in the concentration can then choose
drafting and negotiating documents, counseling
among many other courses that emphasize various
clients about compliance with laws and regula-
aspects of advocacy and dispute resolution:
tions, and pursuing commercial litigation claims. The curriculum provides a rich educational op-
P R E T R IA L L IT IG ATIO N
portunity for students who choose to prepare for
N E G OT IAT IO N & D IS P U TE RE S O LU TIO N
practice in this field. Students can sharpen their
IN T E RV IE W IN G & CO U NS E LING
skills in a variety of courses, such as:
A DVA N C E D T R I AL P RAC TICE A DVA N C E D A P PELLATE ADVO CACY
B USIN ESS TR A N SACTION S CON TR ACT DR A FTIN G
As a final requirement, students must participate in
R EPR ESEN TIN G EN TER PR ISES
one of several legal clinics or externships. Students
IN COME TA X ATION
who meet these requirements are acknowledged as
TA X ATION OF B USIN ESS OR GA N IZ ATION S
having completed the Juris Doctor degree with a
LA N D FIN A N CE LAW
concentration in advocacy and dispute resolution.
B USIN ESS ASSOCIATION S COMMER CIA L LAW
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OUR ALUMNI Even after our students graduate, they’re still part of our tight-knit college family as alumni.
HOW DID YOUR EDUCATION & EXPERIENCES AT UT LAW PREPARE YOU FOR YOUR CAREER?
Something
singular
about
UT's
legal education is the focus on a practice and skills-oriented
education. We have courses on everything from client interviewing and counseling, to contract drafting, to trial and appellate practice — real skills every lawyer will need in the real world. We have a really impressive number of nationally recognized moot court and mock trial teams that enable students to practice oral arguments, legal writing, and deal-making. And we have legal clinics, both business and litigation-oriented, that enable students to take the lead on real cases for real people, with the safety net and guidance of respected professors. WHEN YOU THINK BACK ON YOUR DAYS AS A STUDENT HERE, WHAT STANDS OUT IN YOUR M E M O RY AS SIGNIFIC ANT?
W h e n I would compare my experiences with friends at different law schools, I was always struck by how involved and accessible our professors were compared to professors at other schools. I remember going to law school club fundraisers, affinity group open mic nights, and civil rights marches, and seeing our professors right there beside us, taking an interest in our activities outside of the classroom. Our professors volunteer to be "pie-ed" by students to raise funds for public interest fellowships. Our professors maintain relationships with us even after graduation. In fact, I currently practice in immigration law — a practice I am very passionate about — because of relationships with professors that I was able to maintain after law school.
VA L E R I A G O M E Z ' 1 3
americorp
e q ua l
vo l u n t e e r
immigrant
justice
wo r k s
defense
legal
f e l l ow
a d vo c at e s
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“U n i v e r s i t y
Tennessee Law combines innovative classroom teaching, a top-notch legal writing
of
program, nationally-renowned clinical and skills training, and an emphasis on professional values. More than anything else, this well-rounded, practice-focused curriculum prepared me to begin my career. I remember the camaraderie with my fellow classmates and strong sense of community among students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Some of my favorite memories involve upper-division classes in advanced constitutional law and legislation, engaging with cutting-edge scholarship through the Tennessee Law Review, experiential learning with Legal Aid of East Tennessee and Federal Defender Services of Eastern Tennessee, and volunteering with UT Pro Bono.” GEORGE SHEILDS '15
“M y
legal
experience
at
UT
aid
of
east
tennessee
Law prepared me for my career by actually allowing me to get in a courtroom
and practice law. Being able to actually go to court and advocate for my client, whether it was in the advocacy clinic or through my externship, improved not only my oral and written advocacy skills, it also helped me build relationships within the legal community. These real world experiences and relationships have been a tremendous help in my transition from being a student to having a career. The
thing
about
UT
Law that stands out the most in my mind is not necessarily found within the
educational curriculum — although they do a fine job there as well. What I will always remember most about my time at UT Law is the people who believed that I could push through, even when I wasn’t so sure. When I was faced with a personal tragedy, everyone at UT Law went above and beyond to make sure that I was able to overcome those obstacles and continue on the path to my dream of being an attorney. To me, it is people of UT Law who truly made the difference.” H E AT H E R G O O D ' 1 6
ritchie,
dillard,
d av i e s
& johnson, p.c.
‹ TOP: MANDY BUTTERWORTH '15 BAKER DONELSON & GEORGE SHEILDS B OT TO M : ST E P H E N A DA M S ' 1 2 L U E D E KA N E E LY & H E AT H E R G O O D
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FA C U LT Y
B E YO N D T H E C L A S S R O O M
T h e C o l l e g e of Law is fortunate to have a group of professors who are not only knowledgeable and experienced, but who are good, caring individuals who make themselves available outside the classroom. They understand that education is an experience that extends into students’ daily lives, and our professors routinely demonstrate their willingness to help. LEARNING FROM THE BEST
E v e ry
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student needs a great teacher. In our case, we offer a building full of them. The professors
of U T Law possess attributes that set them apart from faculty anywhere else. They are highly influential. Again and again, the Social Science Research Network ranks
UT
Law faculty
number one in new downloads per paper among all U.S. law schools. Our faculty are prolific and their research and scholarly work resonates throughout the legal community and beyond. They have relevant practical experience. In a school that puts so much emphasis on teaching by doing, it’s no surprise that our faculty have actually practiced what they are teaching. The majority of our professors have five or more years of experience in their fields before joining academia. That gives our students access to lawyers with first-person knowledge of the law. They are excellent teachers.
UT
Law prides itself on employing professors who love to teach. They have
open office hours. They don’t complain when students drop by to ask questions. They will stand in the halls long after class has ended to finish a discussion or explain a point more clearly. Those are the teachers we hire. Those are the professors you will remember — and who will remember you — for years to come.
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CLINICS UT is home to the longest-running legal clinical program in the nation. Since 1947, the College of Law’s legal clinics have provided students with opportunities to learn by doing — representing clients in need and helping resolve legal disputes under faculty supervision.
We
give
students multiple opportunities to
EXPERIENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES
practice the law with faculty help. That means they will have plenty of actual experience by the
clinics
externships
time they graduate, allowing them to jump-start
Advocacy
Judicial
their legal career. They’ll gain professional skills
Appellate Litigation
Prosecutorial
in legal writing, leadership, trial practice, moot
Business/ Trademark Law
Public Defender
court competitions, externships, and more. They will also have the chance to foster their Volunteer spirits by helping others through our Legal Clinic and pro bono program.
Domestic Violence Education Practicum Environmental Practicum Expungement
\ 10 A N AT IO N A L L EAD ER IN CLINICAL E D U C AT IO N , T HE U T LEGAL C L IN IC R A N KS I N U.S . NE WS AND WO R L D R E P O RT’S TO P 10 LEGAL C L IN IC A L P R O GRAM S AM O NG P U BLIC U N IV E R SIT IE S A ND IS 27TH AM O NG A L L U. S. L AW SCH O O LS .
Mediation/Family Mediation Community Economic Development Wills & Estates
other opportunities
Field placements Journal editing Legal writing Moot court Professional leadership classes Research Study abroad UT Pro Bono
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F I R S T-Y E A R C O U R S E S “As I wrap up my first year, I was struck this afternoon by one of the things I love about our law school. The atmosphere here, unlike many others, is characterized by collegiality. Vols Help Vols as we like to say" —
fi r s t - y e a r
student
F i r s t - y e a r students share the same course
SPRING SEMESTER
load for the full academic year to establish a
civil
strong foundation in the law and expose students
LAW 802 3 credit hours
procedure
ii
to various aspects of the law and lawyering. The first-year curriculum integrates practical training,
contracts
legal writing, and career planning.
LAW 804 3 credit hours
legal
process
ii
LAW 806 3 credit hours
FA L L S E M E S T E R contracts
ii
i
L AW 8 03 3 credit hours
property
LAW 810 4 credit hours criminal
l aw
L AW 8 0 9 3 credit hours
torts
ii
LAW 808 2 credit hours l aw y e r i n g
& professionalism
L AW 8 1 1 1 credit hour
transactional
l aw y e r i n g
lab
LAW 820 1 credit hour legal
process
i
* First-year
L AW 8 0 5 3 credit hours
students enroll in an experiential
section of either Civil Procedure I or Torts I. torts
i
& civil procedure i
L AW 8 07 & L AW 8 01 3 credit hours
*
The experiential sections include three graded, simulation-based assignments. Each simulation places students in the role of lawyer, raises professionalism issues, requires students to perform a lawyering skill, and results in a written and/or oral work product.
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UPPERCLASS YEARS
offer a wide range of courses
T H E F IR ST-Y E A R CU RRIC U LU M IS
We
R IG O R O U S A N D FO U NDATIO NAL.
in the following areas:
r e g u l a r ly
T H E S E CO N D - AND TH IRD -YE ARS A L LOW FO R ST U D E NTS TO D ELVE
Administrative and Legislative Process
IN TO A R E AS O F TH E LAW TH AT
Business Organizations
IN T E R E ST T H E M . TH E CU RRIC U LU M
Commercial Law
IS D E S IG N E D TO S H ARP EN
Constitutional Law and Individual Rights
ST U D E N TS’ PASS IO N W ITH H ANDS -
Environmental and Resource Law
O N E X P E R IE N C E , K NOW LE D GE , AND
Family and Domestic Relations Law
P E R S P E C T IV E . STU D ENTS GRAD UATE
Health Law
W IT H T H E SK IL LS TH E Y NE ED TO
History, Theory, and Interdisciplinary Study of Law
C H A RT T H E IR OWN CO U RS E .
Information, Intellectual Property, Patent, and Technology Law International and Comparative Law Labor and Employment Law Practice and Procedure Property Taxation Torts and Compensation Systems In addition, we offer specialty courses in a variety of areas. Students who wish to work independently can take a field placement course, write for the Tennessee Law Review, or complete directed research with a faculty member.
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T H E CA R E E R C E N T E R
2 0 1 6 E M P LOY M E N T P R O F I L E
E M P L O Y M E N T S TAT U S 1 0 M O N T H S A F T E R G R A D U AT I O N *
14% GOVERNMENT 9% CLERKSHIPS
90% E M P LOY E D A F T E R G R A D U AT I O N
L O C AT I O N S W I T H T H E M O S T
55% PRIVATE PRACTICE
14% BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
G R A D U AT E S : T E N N E S S E E , K E N T U C K Y, N E W Y O R K , T E X A S , & NORTH CAROLINA.
6% PUBLIC INTEREST 2% ACADEMIC *Based on N A L P data for the class 2016
ON THE JOB
Our
students
C A R E E R I N T E G R AT I O N P R O G R A M
find the career that suits them
by partnering with the The Bettye B. Lewis Career
A
hallmark
of the UT College of Law Career
Center is our Career Integration Program for
Center. We help students individually develop
first year students. Through group and individual
their job search skills and facilitate faculty and
advising, information and services are delivered se-
alumni relationships that can lead to employment.
quentially to support students’ need for assistance as they engage in the career development process.
While many students return to campus with postgraduate offers through summer employment,
1L Career Kick-Off
Mock Interviews
more of our students find employment during
Core Skills Workshop
Nationwide Network
their third year of law school or after graduation
Individual Advising
Additional Programs
and bar passage.
Networking Seminar
the
historic
tennessee
t h e at r e
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KNOXVILLE TENNESSEE
The University of Tennessee College of Law calls the city of Knoxville its home. Come see why population and tourism continue to thrive in this unique East Tennessean town. C o n s i s t e n t ly
named
among the best U.S. cities under one million in population, Knoxville boasts
plenty of charm with live music, eclectic restaurants, cultural attractions, and a low cost of living. In fact, Forbes ranks Knoxville second on its list of the Most Affordable Cities in America. In Knoxville, you’re steps away from the Great Smoky Mountains, the country’s most-visited national park — perfect for a weekend hike or scenic drive. Our urban wilderness consists of eighty-six miles of greenways and nature trails. Knoxville is also just a few hours from major cities like Nashville, Atlanta, Charlotte, and Birmingham — while still retaining the Southern charm of a smaller city. Culture, nature and adventure: Knoxville has it all.
D I S TA N C E T O :
P O P U L AT I O N
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C I T Y O F K N O X V I L L E. . . . . . . . . . . . .
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K N O X C O U N T Y. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 2,226
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2 14 M ILE S / 3.5 H RS 2 5 6 M ILE S / 3.75 H RS
CHARLOTTE NC. . . . . . . . C H AT TA N O O G A T N . . . . . C I N C I N N A T I O H. . . . . .
178,874
2 31 M ILE S / 4 H RS 112 M ILES / 1.75 H RS
2 51 M ILES / 3.75 H RS
WA R MEST MON TH
69.3
J U LY 8 8 ° F AVG H I G H
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old
city
j ava ,
k n ox v i l l e
museum
of
art,
d ow n t ow n
charm
& i ja m s n at u r e c e n t e r
THINGS TO DO
f e s t i va l s
Big Ears Music Festival Jazz in the Square Rhythm N’ Blooms Fest Market Square Farmer’s Market International Biscuit Festival
t h e at e r s & c o n c e r t
venues
Bijou Theatre Clarence Brown Theatre The Mill & Mine Knoxville Civic Coliseum Tennessee Theatre
Pride Parade Mardi Growl Dog Parade Rossini Festival & Italian Street Fair Dogwood Arts Festival First Friday
at t r a c t i o n s & m u s e u m s
Dollywood Knoxville Museum of Art World’s Fair Park Historic homes & architecture
outdoors
Urban Wilderness Great Smoky Mountains National Park Ijams Nature Center
Knoxville Zoo McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture Ober Gatlinburg Three Rivers Rambler
150 miles of paved & natural trails Lakes & Rivers Knoxville Botanical Gardens Indoor & outdoor climbing
s p o r t s & fi t n e s s
Baseball at Smokies Stadium Basketball at Thompson-Boling Arena Football at Neyland Stadium
n i g h t l if e
Bars & live shows on Gay Street Dining & shopping in Market Square Pubs & dancing in the Old City Local Craft Breweries
Hockey at Knoxville Coliseum UT
RecSports Field
UT TRECS
Fitness Center
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A P P LY I N G
We
are
looking for applicants who have a
history of academic success, backgrounds which
2016 ENTERING CLASS PROFILE
are diverse and well-rounded, and those that have a strong character to join our entering class each 7 5 T H P E R C E N T I L E G PA & L S A T. . . . . . . . 3.77/ 160
year at UT College of Law.
M E D I A N G PA & L S A .T . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.59/ 158 2 5 T H P E R C E N T I L E G PA & L S A T. . . . . . .
3.30/ 154
MEDIAN AGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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S T U D E N T S O F C O L O .. R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18% FEMALE STUDENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
42%
M A L E S T U D E N T .S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
58 %
C O L L E G E S & U N I V E R S I T I E .. S . . . . . . . . . . .
A P P LY F O R A D M I S S I O N
Applications are available at law.utk.edu or lsac.org Subscribe to the Law School Admission Council’s Credential Assembly Service. For detailed information about the application process, go to law.utk.edu/apply/criteria
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S T A T E S O F R E S I D E N C E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
A p p l i c at i o n s
are
considered on-time
A P P L I C A N T.. S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,003
between September first and March first. Appli-
ENTERING CLASS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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to ensure admission and scholarship awards if eligible. Applications are reviewed on a rolling
69 % OF THE ENTERING CLASS WERE AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS BY THE
basis. Applications will only be reviewed when complete with the following criteria: L S AT
score
Personal statement Resume
COLLEGE OF LAW
Two letters of recommendation
WHERE ARE UT STUDENTS FROM?
VISIT US
Members
of
the 2016 entering class came
Each
visit
Credential Assembly Report ( C A S ) with transcripts from all institutions attended
is tailored to your interests, needs,
to Knoxville from 18 states: Alabama, California,
and schedule. Take a tour. Talk with a student.
Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana,
Sit in on a class. Meet with a professor. Speak with
Michigan, North Carolina, Nevada, New York,
an admissions, financial aid, or career advisor.
South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas,
Schedule a visit! 865-974-4131 or online at
Virgina, Washington, and West Virginia.
law.utk.edu/life/visit-ut-law/
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FINANCIAL AID
A
legal
education is a significant financial
BUDGET
investment. Admitted candidates are considered
2 0 1 7 – 2 0 1 8 A C A D E M I C Y E A R
for any available scholarships for which they are eligible. Selection may be based on academic credentials
( LSAT & U GPA ) ,
leadership and
community service, and financial need, among
I N - STAT E
other factors. Scholarships are given on a rolling
T U I T I O N . . . . . $ 16,3 68 . . . . . $ 3 4,812
basis, and amounts range from a few thousand
F E E S. . . . . . .
$ 3 ,270
. . . . .
$ 3 ,500
O U T- O F- STAT E
dollars to our Tennessee Law Scholar and Research
ROOM . . . . . .
$ 8,992
. . . . .
$ 8,992
Associate positions, which offer full tuition, plus a
B OA R D. . . . . .
$ 3 ,882
. . . . .
$ 3 ,882
working stipend and health insurance.
BOOKS. . . . . .
$ 2,03 8
. . . . .
$ 2,03 8
T R A N S P O R T A T I O N . . $ 1,6 64 . . . . . . $ 1,66 4 Several loan programs are also available including
M I S C E L L A N E O U S .. $ 4,516 . . . . . . $ 4,516
the Federal Perkins Student Loan Program,
T O T A .. L . . . .
$40,730
. . . .
$ 59,404
Unsubsidized Loans, and Grad Plus Loans. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FA FSA )
to be considered for
federal loans and need-based scholarships. M I L I TA R Y V E T E R A N S
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If
yo u
are a veteran and will be using educa-
tional benefits administered by the United States department of veteran affairs, you will be considered in-state for tuition purposes.
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