Howard University School of Law

Howard University School of Law

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Howard University School of Law is the oldest historically Black law school in the United States. It was founded in 1869 and has been educating students for over 150 years. The law school is dedicated to providing a quality legal education to its students, with an emphasis on public service and social justice. The curriculum offers a variety of courses, including constitutional law, civil rights, criminal law, international law, and more. In addition to classroom instruction, students have access to clinical programs that allow them to gain hands-on experience in their field of study. Howard Law also offers a range of extracurricular activities that help students develop their professional skills and network with peers and potential employers.

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Motto: Veritas et Utilitas
Parent school: Howard University
Established: 1869
School type: Private
Dean: Danielle R. Holley-Walker
Location: Washington, D.C., U.S.
Enrollment: 407
Faculty: 56

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Ranking: Howard University

Howard University School of Law is consistently ranked among the top law schools in the United States. US News and World Report ranks Howard University School of Law at #85 out of 194 ABA-accredited law schools. The school’s rank dropped slightly from #80 in 2020, but it remains within the top 25% of all law schools. The school has a reputation for excellence and prepares students to practice law in any jurisdiction. The faculty at Howard University School of Law is well respected, and many notable alumni have gone on to successful careers in politics, public service, business, entertainment, and more. Additionally, the school provides students with numerous resources for career development such as internships and externships with local firms as well as clinics that give them real-world experience before graduating. Furthermore, Howard University School of Law has a strong commitment to diversity; its student body is composed of students from all backgrounds with unique perspectives that enrich the classroom environment. The school also offers an extensive array of scholarships that enable students from diverse economic backgrounds to pursue their legal studies without worrying about financial burdens.

Top Law Schools of 2020
Score N/A
Peer assessment score (5.0 highest) 2.4
Assessment score by lawyers/judges (5.0 highest) 2.7
25th-75th percentile GPA scores for all students 3-3.5
25th-75th percentile LSAT scores for all students 150-156
Overall acceptance rate 24.0%
Student/faculty ratio 18.6
Graduates employed at graduation 89.7%
Graduates known to be employed nine months after graduation 91.3%
School’s bar passage rate for first-time test takers 59.0%
State where the greatest number of first-time test takers took the bar NY
Statewide bar passage rate for first-time test takers 76.7%

Tuition & Scholarships: Howard University

Howard University School of Law offers a wide range of tuition and scholarship options to assist students in covering the cost of their legal education. The law school’s tuition for the 2019-2020 academic year is $45,856 for first year students and $44,604 for upper-level students. The school also offers a number of scholarships, grants and loan programs to help defray the cost of tuition. For example, the Law School Scholarship Program provides full and partial tuition scholarships to students based on their academic performance. Additionally, Howard University School of Law participates in the Federal Direct Loan Program which allows students to borrow money from the federal government at a lower interest rate than private loans. Students can also apply for private loans from banks or other lenders if additional funds are needed. Finally, there are several external scholarship opportunities available through organizations such as the American Bar Association (ABA) and other foundations that provide financial assistance to law students.

Financial Aid Office Information
Financial aid application deadline 02/15
Financial aid director Norman Jones
Financial aid telephone (202) 806-8005
2019-2020 Expenses
Tuition Full-time: $23,370 per year
Room and board $13,372
Books $1,561
Miscellaneous expenses $5,898
Is the tuition the same for first-, second-, and third-year students? No
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? Yes
2019 Grants
Percentage of full-time students receiving grants of less than one-half tuition 11.8%
Percentage of part-time students receiving grants of less than one-half tuition N/A
Percentage of full-time students receiving grants of one-half tuition or more but less than full 27.7%
Percentage of part-time students receiving grants of one-half tuition or more but less than full N/A
Percentage of full-time students receiving grants of full tuition 1.8%
Percentage of part-time students receiving grants of full tuition N/A
Percentage of full-time students receiving grants of more than full tuition 10.0%
Percentage of part-time students receiving grants of more than full tuition N/A
25th percentile grant amount of aid per full-time recipient $10,000
Median grant amount of aid per full-time recipient (50th percentile) $14,000
75th percentile grant amount of aid per full-time recipient $16,600
25th percentile grant amount of aid per part-time recipient N/A
Median grant amount of aid per part-time recipient (50th percentile) N/A
75th percentile grant amount of aid per part-time recipient N/A
Indebtedness
Average indebtedness of 2019 graduates who incurred law school debt $28,694
Proportion who borrowed 92.6%
Does the school offer a loan repayment assistance program for 2019 J.D. graduates? No

Howard University School of Law