The University of Puerto Rico School of Law is a public law school located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Founded in 1913, the school has consistently been ranked among the top tier law schools in the United States and is one of only two public law schools located outside of the continental United States. The school offers a Juris Doctor degree, an LLM degree, and joint degrees with other professional programs. It also offers several specialized courses such as Intellectual Property Law, Taxation Law, Environmental Law, International Business Transactions Law, and Immigration Law. The faculty consists of leading scholars in their respective fields and provides students with an excellent education and ample opportunities for research. The close proximity to San Juan’s vibrant legal community provides students with unique opportunities to gain hands-on experience through internships and externships at local firms and government agencies.
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Established: 22 September 1913
School type: Public
Dean: Vivian I. Neptune- Rivera
Location: Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico
Enrollment: 695
Faculty: 113
USNWR ranking: Unranked
Bar pass rate: 55%
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Ranking: University of Puerto Rico
The University of Puerto Rico School of Law is consistently ranked among the top law schools in the United States. According to U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 rankings, the University of Puerto Rico School of Law is ranked #128 out of 196 law schools in the nation. This ranking places it in the top 65% of all accredited law schools in the United States. The school has also been recognized for its outstanding faculty and staff, which includes some of the most distinguished legal scholars and practitioners from around the world. The University of Puerto Rico School of Law also offers a wide range of courses and programs, including a unique joint degree program with other universities such as Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and Columbia. Additionally, students have access to a wide variety of extracurricular activities and organizations to help them develop their legal skills and further their education outside the classroom.
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Tuition & Scholarships: University of Puerto Rico
The University of Puerto Rico School of Law offers a comprehensive financial aid program to assist students in meeting their educational expenses. The Office of Student Financial Aid administers federal, state and university funds, as well as private resources available to law students. Tuition for the academic year 2020-2021 is $2,907 per credit hour for Puerto Rican residents and $3,873 per credit hour for non-residents. Scholarships are available to qualified students who demonstrate financial need. Awards range from full tuition waivers to partial tuition waivers based on merit and/or need. Additionally, the law school offers a number of other aid opportunities such as work-study grants and loan programs. Many employers also offer tuition reimbursement programs that may help offset the cost of attending law school. Students should contact their employers for more information about these programs.
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