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Since its founding in 1887, the University at Buffalo Law School (also known as UB Law, State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law, SUNY at Buffalo School of Law or University of Buffalo Law School) is the State University of New York system's only law school. It has established an excellent reputation and is widely regarded as a leader in legal education. Its cutting-edge curriculum provides both a strong theoretical foundation and the practical tools graduates need to succeed in a competitive marketplace, wherever they choose to practice. A special emphasis on interdisciplinary studies, public service, and opportunities for hands-on clinical education makes UB Law unique among the nation's premier public law schools.

Year Founded:1887Type:Public
ABA Accredited:YesAALS Member:Yes
Location:Buffalo, NYWebsite:http://law.buffalo.edu
Admissions Dean:Lillie Wiley-Upshaw
 

SUNY Buffalo Law School Statistics

LawSchoolNumbers.com has compiled the most relevant statistics for SUNY Buffalo Law School. Below, you will find important information about University at Buffalo Law School. Admissions, including the median percentages of GPA and LSAT, the number of programs offered at SUNY Buffalo Law School., and information regarding scholarships. These numbers are meant to give you better insight into SUNY Buffalo Law School. and whether your application will be competitive.
Admissions (2011 – 2012)Rankings (2011 – 2012)Selectivity (Class of 2010)Programs(2007 – 2008)
Application Fee:$75 U.S. News (2012):84# Applications:1894Part Time J.D.:No
Spring Deadline: Vault Top 25: Not Ranked # Admitted:714LL.M. Program:No
Summer Deadline:  # Matriculated:219J.S.D. Program:No
Fall Deadline:3/1  Acceptance Rate:38%Joint Degrees:Yes
Financial Aid Deadline:3/1   Yield Rate:31% 
 
Curriculum (2011 – 2012)Faculty (2011 – 2012)GPA (Class of 2010)LSAT (Class of 2010)
1L Section Size (FT):70Full Time Faculty:11075th GPA:3.69 75th LSAT:160
1L Section Size (PT):Part Time Faculty:44Median GPA:3.48 Median LSAT:158
2L/3L Courses:Student to Faculty Ratio:12.625th GPA:3.17 25th LSAT:155
 
Housing(2011 – 2012)Enrollment(2011 – 2012)Attrition(Class of 2010)OCI(2007 – 2008)
On-Campus Housing:Yes1L Students:217 1L Attrition:0.8%Total Law Firms:21
Law School Dorm:YesAll FT Students:693 Transfers In:28NY Law Firms:14
Other Grad Dorm:YesAll PT Students:8 Transfers Out:12DC Law Firms:1
  Total Students:701   CA Law Firms:2
 
Costs (2011 – 2012)Scholarships (2011 – 2012)Employment (Class of 2010)Bar Passage(Class of 2010)
Resident Tuition (FT):$19,112% Receiving Grant Aid:62.8% % Employed (Grad):n/aPrimary Jurisdiction:NY
Resident Tuition (PT):Full Tuition & Stipend:0.6% % Employed (9 mos.):90.1%% Pass (First Time):79%
Non-Resident Tuition (FT):$30,772Full Tuition:4.1%   State Average:87%
Non-Resident Tuition (PT):Half Tuition:0.0%   Difference:-8%
Living Expenses:$19,555     
Total Cost (FT):$50,327