Vanderbilt University Law School

Vanderbilt University Law School

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Vanderbilt University Law School is a top-tier law school located in Nashville, Tennessee. It is one of the most prestigious law schools in the country and ranked among the best by U.S. News & World Report. The school offers an innovative and interdisciplinary approach to legal education that prepares students to become leaders in their field. The faculty are renowned scholars who bring their expertise and experience to the classroom, teaching a variety of courses ranging from traditional legal subjects such as constitutional law and contracts, to more innovative topics such as international economic law and environmental justice. Vanderbilt Law also offers several unique clinical programs, giving students hands-on experience in areas like immigration, health care, civil rights, and criminal defense. Additionally, Vanderbilt’s Center for Innovation Law & Policy works with startups on issues related to intellectual property protection and venture capital funding.

This page focuses on national rankings, acceptance rates, program costs, and merit-based scholarships of Vanderbilt University Law School, an accredited law program in the United States. Should you be interested in official name and common abbreviation of Vanderbilt University Law School, please follow this link:  https://www.abbreviationfinder.org/acronyms/vu_vanderbilt-university.html

Established: 1874
School type: Private
Endowment: $100 Million
Parent endowment: $6.4 billion
Dean: Chris Guthrie
Location: Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Enrollment: 640
Faculty: 100

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Ranking: Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University Law School is ranked highly among its peers. The U.S. News & World Report ranks Vanderbilt Law School as the #13 law school in the country and #2 in the South. Additionally, The National Jurist ranks Vanderbilt as the #9 best law school for practical training and the #7 best law school for public interest. Furthermore, according to PreLaw Magazine, Vanderbilt is one of the most competitive law schools in the nation with an acceptance rate of just 14.8%.

The faculty at Vanderbilt Law School is also highly regarded by its peers and students alike. According to U.S. News & World Report, the faculty at Vanderbilt Law School is ranked #11 among all law schools in terms of scholarly impact, which measures how frequently a professor’s work is cited by others in their field. Additionally, students have given high marks to their professors for teaching quality; according to The Princeton Review’s survey of students at Vanderbilt Law School, 97% of respondents said they would recommend their professors to other students. Finally, Vanderbilt has also been recognized for its commitment to diversity; according to Above The Law’s Diversity Scorecard, which measures a school’s commitment to recruiting and retaining diverse faculty and students, Vanderbilt has one of the highest scores among all top-tier law schools in the country with a score of 3 out of 4 stars.

Top Law Schools of 2020
Score 73
Peer assessment score (5.0 highest) 3.8
Assessment score by lawyers/judges (5.0 highest) 4.1
25th-75th percentile GPA scores for all students 3.52-3.86
25th-75th percentile LSAT scores for all students 164-169
Overall acceptance rate 24.4%
Student/faculty ratio 13.4
Graduates employed at graduation 96.3%
Graduates known to be employed nine months after graduation 98.2%
School’s bar passage rate for first-time test takers 80.0%
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: Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University Law School offers a competitive tuition rate, with generous scholarships available to those who qualify. The school offers full-tuition scholarships to some students, as well as partial-tuition awards. Scholarships are awarded based on academic merit, financial need, and other factors. The school also offers a variety of loan and grant programs to help students finance their education. Additionally, the Law School has an endowment fund that provides financial support to students in need. Vanderbilt Law School also offers a variety of fee waivers for those who qualify based on their income level or academic standing. In addition to tuition and scholarship aid, the law school also provides access to legal resources such as books and journals through its library system. Furthermore, Vanderbilt Law School hosts a number of clinics that provide free legal services to members of the community. Students can take advantage of these resources while gaining valuable experience in the legal profession.

Financial Aid Office Information
Financial aid application deadline 02/15
Financial aid director Richelle Acker
Financial aid telephone (615) 322-6452
2019-2020 Expenses
Tuition Full-time: $42,206 per year
Room and board $12,404
Books $1,668
Miscellaneous expenses $6,792
Is the tuition the same for first-, second-, and third-year students? No
Does the university offer housing restricted to law students? Yes
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 53.3%
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 13.8%
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 0.3%
Percentage of part-time students receiving grants of full tuition N/A
Percentage of full-time students receiving grants of more than full tuition 2.1%
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) $15,000
75th percentile grant amount of aid per full-time recipient $18,000
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 $110,080
Proportion who borrowed 82.4%
Does the school offer a loan repayment assistance program for 2019 J.D. graduates? Yes

Vanderbilt University Law School