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The West Virginia University College of Law is the professional school for the study of law at West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia, United States. The law school was established in 1878 as the first professional school in the state, and remains the only law school in the state.
Contents
- Admissions
- Rankings
- West Virginia Law Review
- Bar passage rates
- Clinics
- Employment
- Cost
- Notable alumni
- References
The law school is a member of the Association of American Law Schools and is accredited by the American Bar Association.
Admissions
For the Class of 2016, the College of Law enrolled 118 students with an average age of 25. The age range was 21 to 44, 69% male and 31% female. 8.5% were minority students.
The average LSAT is 153 and average GPA is 3.47. There is no set minimum GPA or LSAT required for admission. The admissions committee considers the entire application to determine the applicant’s likelihood of success in law school.
Residents of West Virginia comprised 73% of the entering class, with 27% non-residents. The mission of West Virginia University, as a state land-grant institution, is to educate students in this state. Therefore, residents of West Virginia receive preference in the admission process. No additional preference is given to WVU students.
Rankings
West Virginia Law Review
Founded in 1894, the West Virginia Law Review is the fourth oldest law review in the United States and publishes three issues each year. The West Virginia Law Review is a professional, student-governed legal journal that publishes articles of interest to legal scholars, students, legislators, and members of the practicing bar. The publication, which includes notes, comments, and articles of scholarly and practical value to the legal community, is published by a student editorial board.
Bar passage rates
The most common bar for a student out of West Virginia University College of Law is the West Virginia Bar Exam.
Clinics
Employment
According to West Virginia University College of Law's official 2013 ABA-required disclosures, 56.9% of the Class of 2013 obtained full-time, long-term, JD-required employment nine months after graduation. West Virginia's Law School Transparency under-employment score is 16.9%, indicating the percentage of the Class of 2013 unemployed, pursuing an additional degree, or working in a non-professional, short-term, or part-time job nine months after graduation.
Cost
The total cost of attendance (indicating the cost of tuition, fees, and living expenses) at West Virginia University for the 2014-2015 academic year is $32,732 for WV residents, and $49,022 for non-residents. The Law School Transparency estimated debt-financed cost of attendance for three years is $129,033 for WV residents, and is $191,600 for non-residents.
Notable alumni
Graduates of the West Virginia University College of Law practice in 46 US states, as well as every county of West Virginia. The school has many notable alumni, which include former governors, judges, businessmen, congressmen, and diplomats: