NKU Law School
General Info
Students at NKU Chase College of Law are part of a rich academic environment. Obviously, the classroom study of law is an academic experience. Yet there are many additional academic opportunities. For example, some students may wish to earn academic credit by participating in moot court or trial advocacy competitions against other law schools. Other students may wish to earn academic credit by working in a clinical externship with a practicing judge or attorney. Students who enjoy legal writing may wish to join the Northern Kentucky Law Review which is also an experience that awards academic credit.
Contact information
- (Website) https://www.chaselaw.nku.edu/
- (Admissions Dean) chaseadmissions@nku.edu
- (Location) Highland Heights, KY
NKU Law School Admissions
NKU Law School is considered a Somewhat Competitive law school, which accepts only 83% of its applicants. Comparatively, Nku is Lower than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | 496 | 409 (82.46%) | 169 (34.1%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 2.90 | 3.19 | 3.41 |
| LSAT | 144 | 149 | 152 |
Tuition And Financial Aid
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $17,960 | $28,802 |
| Part Time | $12,882 | $21,151 |
Living Expenses
- Living on-campus: $11,870
- Living off-campus: $15,166
- Living at home: $15,166
Important Dates
- Early Decision 1: 09/01
- Early Decision 2: N/A
- Regular Decision: 04/01
- Application Fee: $40
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NKU Law School Community
NKU Law School is considered to have a Somewhat Favorable student to faculty ratio. The average class size for 1L sections is approximately Average compared to other law schools. Student diversity at Nku is Below Average.
Student body
Faculty Statistics
- Full Time: 21
- Part Time: 19
Faculty
- # Female Faculty: 16
- # Minority Faculty: 7
Ratio
20.6 Students
1 Faculty
Housing Options
- On Campus Housing: No
- Graduate Housing: No
- Law Specific Housing: No
NKU Law School Curriculum
The size of 1L sections affects the quality and consistency of teaching in law schools. Generally with smaller 1L section sizes, students receive more individualized attention. NKU Law School 1L section size is 16% smaller than law schools in Kentucky and 78% smaller than all PUBLIC law schools.
1L Section Size Comparison
Positions Available in Advanced Courses
- Simulation Courses: 345
- Faculty Supervised Clinics: 47
Students Involved in Advanced Activities
- Field Placements: 82
- Law Journals: 36
- Moot Court/Mock Trials: 0
Attrition Rates
- First Year: 16.7%
- Second Year: 11.1%
- Third Year: 0.7%
- Fourth Year: 0.0%
NKU Law School Employment
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The NKU Law School class of 2023 had an employment rate of 89% with 1% pursuing an additional degree.
Employment Comparison
In 2023, 79.9%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
Type of Employment
- Law Firms: 39.0%
- Business: 30.0%
- Government: 17.0%
- Public Interest: 4.0%
- Academia: 2.0%
- Kentucky: 48%
- Ohio: 41%
- Tennessee: 2%
Bar Passage Rates
- Reporting: 79.9%
- First Time Takers: 149
- Average School: 76.5%
- Average State: 80.8%
- Pass Difference: -4.4%
Top Bar Jurisdiction
- Ohio: 81.1%
- Passed: 50 of 63 (79.4%)
- State Average: 80.8%
- Difference: -1.8%