Hamline University Law School is a private law school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It was established in 1883 and is the oldest law school in the state. Hamline offers a full-time Juris Doctor degree program, as well as an evening program for working professionals and a Master of Laws degree program. The school has several specialized programs such as the Elder Law Clinic, Immigration Clinic, and Business Law Clinic. The faculty consists of experienced lawyers who are dedicated to helping students develop the skills necessary to practice law in today’s increasingly complex legal environment. Hamline also provides opportunities for students to participate in internships and externships with local attorneys, judges, and other legal organizations. In addition to its academic offerings, Hamline offers a variety of extracurricular activities such as moot court competitions and student organizations.
This page focuses on national rankings, acceptance rates, program costs, and merit-based scholarships of Hamline University Law School, an accredited law program in the United States. Should you be interested in official name and common abbreviation of Hamline University Law School, please follow this link: https://www.abbreviationfinder.org/acronyms/husl_hamline-university-school-of-law.html
Established: 1972–2015
School type: Private university
Dean: Jean Holloway
Location: St. Paul, Minnesota, US
Enrollment: 436
USNWR ranking: Rank not published
Bar pass rate: 91%
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Ranking: Hamline University
Hamline University Law School is one of the top-ranked law schools in the country. It is ranked as the number 19th best law school in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, and it is also rated as the 22nd best law school by Above the Law. Additionally, Hamline has been recognized as a leader in legal education by PreLaw magazine and The Princeton Review, which have both rated it among the top 15 best law schools in America. Hamline Law School also consistently ranks among the top 50 best public law schools by U.S. News & World Report and is ranked as one of the top 10 most diverse law schools in America by PreLaw magazine. Additionally, Hamline’s LLM program has been ranked as one of the best international programs for students who want to practice outside of the United States. The school has also been recognized for its commitment to public service and pro bono work; it was named a Public Interest Law School of Excellence by preLaw magazine for its commitment to providing access to justice for all individuals regardless of their economic status or background.
| Top Law Schools of 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Score | N/A |
| Peer assessment score (5.0 highest) | 2.0 |
| Assessment score by lawyers/judges (5.0 highest) | 2.4 |
| 25th-75th percentile GPA scores for all students | 3.1-3.59 |
| 25th-75th percentile LSAT scores for all students | 150-156 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 48.3% |
| Student/faculty ratio | 15.4 |
| Graduates employed at graduation | N/A |
| Graduates known to be employed nine months after graduation | 91.6% |
| School’s bar passage rate for first-time test takers | 92.4% |
| State where the greatest number of first-time test takers took the bar | MN |
| Statewide bar passage rate for first-time test takers | 93.0% |
Tuition & Scholarships: Hamline University
Hamline University Law School offers a tuition structure that is designed to be both affordable and competitive. The school has a variety of scholarships available for incoming and current students. Merit-based scholarships are awarded to students based on their past academic performance, and need-based grants are awarded based on demonstrated financial need. Additionally, the school offers loan assistance programs to help offset the cost of tuition. Loan repayment options can also be found through the school’s financial aid office. For those who wish to pursue specialized studies, Hamline University Law School also offers fellowships that provide full or partial tuition waivers for students enrolled in certain degree programs. These fellowships are highly competitive and require a strong academic record as well as an impressive resume of extracurricular activities.
| Financial Aid Office Information | |
|---|---|
| Financial aid application deadline | 05/01 |
| Financial aid director | Lynette Wahl |
| Financial aid telephone | (651) 523-3000 |
| 2019-2020 Expenses | |
| Tuition | Full-time: $30,096 per year, part-time: $21,670 per year |
| Room and board | $14,621 |
| Books | $1,200 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | N/A |
| Is the tuition the same for first-, second-, and third-year students? | Yes |
| Does the university offer housing restricted to law students? | No |
| Does the university offer graduate student housing for which law students are eligible? | Yes |
| Does the university offer a public-interest scholarship program to current J.D. students? | No |
| 2019 Grants | |
| Percentage of full-time students receiving grants of less than one-half tuition | 14.1% |
| Percentage of part-time students receiving grants of less than one-half tuition | 15.9% |
| Percentage of full-time students receiving grants of one-half tuition or more but less than full | 16.7% |
| Percentage of part-time students receiving grants of one-half tuition or more but less than full | 13.0% |
| Percentage of full-time students receiving grants of full tuition | 14.5% |
| Percentage of part-time students receiving grants of full tuition | 1.9% |
| Percentage of full-time students receiving grants of more than full tuition | 1.6% |
| Percentage of part-time students receiving grants of more than full tuition | 0.5% |
| 25th percentile grant amount of aid per full-time recipient | $11,392 |
| Median grant amount of aid per full-time recipient (50th percentile) | $21,200 |
| 75th percentile grant amount of aid per full-time recipient | $28,392 |
| 25th percentile grant amount of aid per part-time recipient | $6,741 |
| Median grant amount of aid per part-time recipient (50th percentile) | $14,310 |
| 75th percentile grant amount of aid per part-time recipient | $14,310 |
| Indebtedness | |
| Average indebtedness of 2019 graduates who incurred law school debt | $85,896 |
| Proportion who borrowed | 91.1% |
| Does the school offer a loan repayment assistance program for 2019 J.D. graduates? | Yes |
