Frequently Asked Questions
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Office of Admissions
University at Buffalo Law School
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Buffalo, NY 14260-1100
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the typical LSAT and GPA of admitted applicants?
The medians for the Fall 2009 entering class were 157 (LSAT) and 3.52 (GPA).
The medians for the Fall 2009 entering class were 157 (LSAT) and 3.52 (GPA).
2. What other factors are used in making admission decisions?
In addition to the LSAT and GPA, the Admissions Committee also considers the personal statement, letters of recommendation, work experience, additional graduate or professional degree and any volunteer work. However, it is important to note that the LSAT and GPA are critically factors in determining your success for admission.
In addition to the LSAT and GPA, the Admissions Committee also considers the personal statement, letters of recommendation, work experience, additional graduate or professional degree and any volunteer work. However, it is important to note that the LSAT and GPA are critically factors in determining your success for admission.
3. Do New York State applicants have priority?
No. Each applicant is judged based on the ability to successfully complete a legal course of study.
No. Each applicant is judged based on the ability to successfully complete a legal course of study.
4. How many students will be admitted to the first year class?
The size of the first year class varies slightly from year to year. The projected size of the fall 2010 class will be 220.
The size of the first year class varies slightly from year to year. The projected size of the fall 2010 class will be 220.
5. Do you have spring admission?
No. First year JD students are only admitted in the fall semester. Transfer students are admitted in the spring and fall semesters.
No. First year JD students are only admitted in the fall semester. Transfer students are admitted in the spring and fall semesters.
6. What is your application deadline?
The application priority deadline for the JD program is March 1st. The application deadline for the LLM programs is April 1st. Applications may be accepted after the priority deadline but may not be given full consideration.
The application priority deadline for the JD program is March 1st. The application deadline for the LLM programs is April 1st. Applications may be accepted after the priority deadline but may not be given full consideration.
7. Do you accept the score from the February LSAT exam?
Yes. You are able to take the LSAT in February prior to fall enrollment. The June LSAT score cannot be used for following fall admission.
Yes. You are able to take the LSAT in February prior to fall enrollment. The June LSAT score cannot be used for following fall admission.
8. What is the tuition for the JD programs?
In state tuition is $16,010 and out of state tuition is $24,260 for the 2009/2010 academic year Out of state students can apply for in-state residency after living in New York for 12months. Additional costs of attendance can be found at www. src.buffalo.edu. [Tuition is subject to change without notice].
In state tuition is $16,010 and out of state tuition is $24,260 for the 2009/2010 academic year Out of state students can apply for in-state residency after living in New York for 12months. Additional costs of attendance can be found at www. src.buffalo.edu. [Tuition is subject to change without notice].
9. Does the University at Buffalo Law School award scholarships?
The law school does award merit scholarships during the admission process. The law school offers very few full scholarships. The scholarship offers range from $2,000 - $8,000 There are also additional scholarships students can apply for after their fall semester.
The law school does award merit scholarships during the admission process. The law school offers very few full scholarships. The scholarship offers range from $2,000 - $8,000 There are also additional scholarships students can apply for after their fall semester.