University of Pittsburgh School of Law
The University of Pittsburgh School of Law is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The law school has been accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) since 1923.
Acceptance Rate
51.7%
Tuition & Fees In-State / Out-of-State
$40K / $53K
Students With Grants
78.5%
Bar Passage Rate 1st Time / 2 Years
84.6% / 94.3%
Learn about topics such as the degrees that you can pursue at University of Pittsburgh School of Law and what it takes to get into the JD program.
Acceptance Rate
51.7%
Median LSAT
159
Median GPA
3.56
First-Year Class Enrollment
136
Acceptance Rate
Degrees:
- JD
- MSL (Master of Studies in Law)
- LLM for Foreign Trained Lawyers
- SJD for Foreign Trained Lawyers
Joint/Dual Degrees:
- JD/MAM (Arts Management) (with Carnegie Mellon University)
- JD/MA (Bioethics)
- JD/MBA
- JD/MBA (with Carnegie Mellon University)
- JD/MSISPM (Information Security Policy and Management) (with Carnegie Mellon University)
Certificates or Concentrations:
- Certificate in Disability Legal Studies
- John P. Gismondi Civil Litigation Certificate/Concentration Program
- Health Law Certificate
- International and Comparative Law Certificate
- Intellectual Property and Innovation Law Concentration
JD
Rolling: Sep 1, 2024
Priority: May 1, 2025
Online MSL
Priority: Aug 2, 2025
Regular: Aug 12, 2025
LLM (International Applicants)
Priority: Apr 1, 2025
Regular: Jun 1, 2025
SJD (International Applicants)
Rolling
LSAT
GPA
First-Year Class Enrollment
Demographic Distribution By Race
Demographic Distribution By Gender
First-Year Section Size: 49
Student/Faculty Ratio: 2.41:1
Total JD Enrollment: 373
Total Non-JD Enrollment: 205
Cost & Financial Aid
Learn about the cost of attending University of Pittsburgh School of Law and the availability of financial aid.
Tuition & Fees In-State / Out-of-State
$40K / $53K
Living Expenses On Campus
$19K
Living Expenses Off Campus
$19K
Students With Grants
78.5%
In-State Tuition & Fees
Living Expenses
Students With Grants
Median Grant Amounts
Conditional Scholarships Offered: No
Conditional Scholarships Awarded: 88
Conditional Scholarships Reduced/Eliminated After 1 Year: 2
Extracurriculars
Learn about the opportunities that University of Pittsburgh School of Law offers outside the classroom.
Journals:
- University of Pittsburgh Law Review
- Journal of Law and Commerce
- Pittsburgh Tax Review
- Pittsburgh Journal of Technology Law & Policy
Clinics:
- Elder Law Clinic
- Environmental Law Clinic
- Family Empowerment and Legal Access Clinic
- Health Law Clinic
- Immigration Law Clinic
Student Associations:
- American Constitution Society
- Asian Pacific American Law Student Association
- Black Asian Latinx Legal Alliance
- Black Law Student Association
- Christian Legal Society
Moot Court/Legal Skills Competitions:
- Appellate Competition
- Ronald D. Ecker Memorial Negotiation and Client Counseling Competition
- Murray S. Love Trial Moot Court Competition
Other Opportunities:
- Semester in D.C. Program
- External Mock Trial & Moot Court Competition Teams
Learn about the bar passage rate of University of Pittsburgh School of Law alumni and the career paths that they have pursued.
Bar Passage Rate 1st Time / 2 Years
84.6% / 94.3%
Graduates Employed
95.4%
Graduates in Jobs Requiring Bar Passage
81.5%
Graduates in Law Firm Jobs
48.1%
Employment Status
Employment Type
Top Three States of Employed Graduates
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Most of the statistical data comes from various ABA required disclosures spreadsheets. Consult our data guide for more details about certain items on this page.
