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Admissions

Thank you for your interest in applying to Villanova University School of Law. Our admissions process is designed to give you the opportunity to demonstrate your full abilities. Villanova Law welcomes all to our community, regardless of race, sex, religion or creed, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, economic status, or disability. We actively recruit excellent students from diverse backgrounds. Although admission to Villanova Law is highly competitive, we use a variety of criteria as we select our entering class, as you can tell from the profile below.

To learn more about Villanova Law, please visit our Prospective Students area.

 

Dates and Deadlines


Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis beginning in late December. The School of Law evaluates applications and informs candidates of admission decisions on a continuous basis over several months, usually beginning in late fall and extending to mid-summer. Application deadline is March 1. 
 

Class Profile


Profile of Fall 2009 Entering Class

  • Applicants: 3258
  • Enrolled: 255
  • Median G.P.A.: 3.44
  • Students of Color: 20%
  • Median LSAT: 162
  • Age Range: 20-35
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Stats & Facts

  • Profile of 2009 Entering Class
    Applicants: 3258
    Enrolled: 255
    Median G.P.A.: 3.44
    Students of Color: 20%
    Median LSAT: 162
    Age Range: 20-35

  • Transfer and Visiting Students
    Transfer Applications: 54
    Number admitted: 19
    Transfer students in 2L class: 9

  • Bar Passage Rates
    First time pass rate:  92%
    Overall bar pass rate:  89%

  • Career Placement Statistics
    Government/Public Interest/Military: 11%
    Judicial Clerkships:  15%
    Business: 18%
    Private Practice:  56%

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