University of Cincinnati Law School - Admissions News

School has begun for the College of Law's 144 first-year students. On August 16, 2010 the Class of 2013 started their academic careers with "Intro to Law," the week-long orientation program designed to acclimate students to the law school environment. This year's incoming class is an impressive, diverse group. Boasting a median LSAT score of 161, they range in age from 21 to 54. They hail from 74 undergraduate institutions, and include roughly 50 different undergraduate majors. According to Al Watson, Assistant Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid, "Half of the class is from outside Ohio (representing 27 states and four countries: China, Iran, Nigeria, and Germany), while members of minority populations make up 20% of the class."

Applications at the College of Law grew significantly in 2010, up 38% over the previous year (the overall national average for applications grew by only 7.1% during the same period according to the Law School Admission Council). This increase led to the most applications - 1,823 - ever received in one year at Cincinnati Law. "We believe many applicants are attracted to our small size, strong reputation and outstanding clinics and faculty. All of this is coupled with a tuition rate that helps save students money and hopefully enables them more flexibility with the job market upon graduation," states Dean Watson.