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WELCOME
TO TENNESSEE LAW

Law school is a journey of personal & professional

development designed to graduate effective problem
solvers and leaders.

In three short years, you will learn to think critically, analytically, and
deliberately. You will develop the ability to write persuasively and precisely,
and you will build all of the skills required for the ethical and professional
representation of clients, whether you want to mediate a dispute, defend the
accused, draft a will, or protect the environment or the Constitution from
abuses. At the University of Tennessee College of Law, world-class professors
will accompany you on your journey. You won’t be alone.

UT law has been on a long journey of its own — more than 125 years, in fact. In that time, UT Law
has honed a law school experience that combines classroom theory with real-world practice, all in an
inclusive community of faculty, staff, and students who are welcoming and supportive. You’ll learn
from first-rate faculty with extensive practical experience who are invested in your long-term success —
and remain invested even after graduation. We are home to the country’s longest-running legal clinic, where
you can learn the law while changing lives and living the Volunteer spirit. And you can sharpen your skills
and gain even more legal experience with the help of our Career Center, mentoring from alumni, pro bono
work, externships, foreign study, moot court, and much more.

By the time your law school journey is complete, you’ll be ready for an even more important journey:
a successful career of upholding the law, helping others, and always practicing with the highest ethical
standards. And because our alumni live and work all over the world, no matter where you go, you’ll always
be part of the U T Law family and welcomed home. I look forward to making this journey together.

M E L A N I E D . W I L S O N , D E A N & L I N D S AY Y O U N G D I S T I N G U I S H E D P R O F E S S O R
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T H E T E N N E S S E E A D VA N TA G E

Most sound decisions in life are made after comparing the

pros and cons of the available choices. Below are some pros of
the University of Tennessee College of Law.

N at i o n a l ly recognized professors are In addition to regularly scheduled classes, UT Law

focused on teaching. In addition to contributing
to academia through scholarly works, they are
primarily committed to ensuring their student’s
readiness — with skills, substance, and ethics — to
begin successfully practicing law after graduation.
2 2 t o 2 3 in upper
With average class size of
division courses and 5 0 t o 5 5 in first-year
sections, UT has one of the lowest student-to-
faculty ratios among top-ranked law schools.
offers an intellectually stimulating environment
with an abundance of exciting speakers, colloquia,
symposia, opportunities for hands-on community
service, and other events. The state-of-the-art
building rivals the facilities of even the most
heavily endowed private law schools.
Reasonable tuition and the low cost of living
in Knoxville allow students to get a first-rate
education without oppressive financial burdens.

UT Law maintains a friendly, open, warm, and UT has the oldest continuously operating law
supportive environment. school clinical program in the United States,
providing students with the unique opportunity
Diversity is a strength at the UT College of Law. to “learn by doing.”
UT students have a reputation of quality, which
is enhanced by learning through interactions with
fellow students from diverse backgrounds.
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U T K L A W H I S T O RY
In 125 years, the University of Tennessee College
of Law has honed an experience that combines
classroom theory with real-world practice,
all in an inclusive community of faculty, staff
and students who are welcoming & supportive.
HUMBLE BEGINNINGS
Tennessee’s l aw school emerged from
humble beginnings. Charles W. Turner was our
first professor, and between 1892 and 1900 he
gave all instruction in the school except for a few
informal lectures. Despite that questionable start,
the student body grew from a nine-person class in
1890 to a total enrollment of sixty only ten years
later. As student enrollment grew, so did the full-
time faculty, and by 1931 there were five full-time
professors employed.
In the early years of UT Law, space was also a
challenge. The school was without a home until
1894 when it became the Law Department in the
Old College. In 1911, the Law Department officially
became the University of Tennessee College of
Law and by 1927, the college had its own building,
Tennessee Hall. The College of Law moved to its
current location in 1950, and the building was
dedicated as the George C. Taylor Law Center in
1966. Later, the original building was completely
renovated and a new addition was added and
completed in 1997.
This modest start should not be confused with
a subpar legal education. The college’s gradu-
ation standards have always been higher than
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the requirements for admission to the bar.
The original law department was conceived and
created under Thomas J. Freeman, a Tennessee
Supreme Court Justice who became the depart-
ment’s first dean. The college became a charter
member of the Association of American Law
Schools in 1912. Subsequently, the curriculum was
extended from two years to three. The law school
received American Bar Association accreditation
in 1925 and was admitted as a chapter to the Order
of the Coif in 1951.
CONTINUED SUCCESS
For all of the history that UT Law stands on,
it’s present offerings and continued successes
provide an exceptional education to current
and incoming students. The college’s Legal
Clinic, created in 1947 was only the second in
the United States. It is the longest-running legal
clinic in the nation. The college’s clinics have,
since their inception, provided law students with
opportunities to learn by doing —representing
clients and resolving legal disputes.
The College of Law has an expansive alumni
network that provides students with mentoring
and employment opportunities. Since 1911, the
UT Law alumni association has been fostering
relationships with graduates to retain their
ongoing presence in our efforts. UT Law has
graduated more than 6,500 students who live and
work throughout the United States and in several
foreign countries.
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DEGREE PROGRAMS
juris doctor
T H E J U R IS D O CTO R (J D) D EGRE E IS
T H E U LT IM AT E GOAL O F A LAW STU D E NT.
IN T H E P U R S U IT O F A J D, STU D E NTS
C A N C H O OS E FRO M O NE O F O U R
T WO CO N C E N T RATIO NS AND E ARN
A S E CO N D G R AD UATE D E GRE E TH RO U GH
O N E O F O U R DUAL- D E GRE E P RO GRAM S .
I n 2 0 1 6 , the college revised its first-year (1L)
curriculum to focus on practical training, legal
writing, and career planning. Experience-focused
opportunities are available through courses in
civil procedure and torts and a lab course in
transactional lawyering. Moreover, the college’s
introductory criminal law and legal process courses
connect and reinforce theoretical concepts in a
more active, writing-focused experience. A course
in lawyering and professionalism provides students
with basic training in essential attorney skills
while introducing the values of the legal profession.
The new curriculum also gives all students
hands-on experience with both litigation and
transactional lawyering in the first year, providing
them with an early opportunity to consider either
of those fields as a career path.
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DUAL-DEGREE PROGRAMS
Our pa r t n e r s h i p s with the Haslam College
of Business, the College of Arts and Sciences,
and the College of Education, Health & Human
Sciences are designed to accommodate students’
interests, broaden their perspectives, and give
them highly-marketable skills and experience
while saving time and money.
That’s why the College of Law has partnered with
other UT colleges to offer several dual-degree
programs, enabling students to obtain two advanced
degrees in less time than it would normally take to
earn both degrees separately. Students can seek
an advanced dual-degree in any of the following:
B USIN ESS (JD-MB A )
PUB LIC HEA LTH (JD-MPH)
PHILOSOPHY (JD-MA )
PUB LIC POLICY & A DMIN ISTR ATION
(JD-MPPA )
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S P E C I A LT Y C O N C E N T R AT I O N S
ADVOCACY & DISPUTE RESOLUTION
In a d d i t i o n to a strong curriculum in
lawyering skills and nationally acclaimed clinical
programs, the college provides an opportunity for
students who wish to pursue a career in advocacy
and dispute resolution. Students who choose this
concentration follow the traditional curriculum
by taking integrated courses in advocacy evidence
and trial practice during the first semester of their
second year. This integrated instructional method
allows students to learn important legal principles
and skills in context, by applying the principles
of evidence law and the skills involved in trial
practice to simulated civil and criminal case files.
Students in the concentration can then choose
among many other courses that emphasize various
aspects of advocacy and dispute resolution:
P R E T R IA L L IT IG ATIO N
N E G OT IAT IO N & D IS P U TE RE S O LU TIO N
IN T E RV IE W IN G & CO U NS E LING
A DVA N C E D T R I AL P RAC TICE
A DVA N C E D A P PELLATE ADVO CACY
As a final requirement, students must participate in
one of several legal clinics or externships. Students
who meet these requirements are acknowledged as
having completed the Juris Doctor degree with a
concentration in advocacy and dispute resolution.
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BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS
Since a high proportion of legal work involves
the representation of businesses, the concentra-
tion in business transactions allows the second
and third year students to focus on the legal
aspects of business and finance, emphasizing the
needs of business concerns both large and small.
This concentration provides a strong base from
which to begin a career in business law, whether as
a commercial litigator or as a transactional lawyer.
Following this course of study helps students
develop competence in the kinds of transactional
matters lawyers handle or litigate daily, such as
planning and carrying out business transactions,
drafting and negotiating documents, counseling
clients about compliance with laws and regula-
tions, and pursuing commercial litigation claims.
The curriculum provides a rich educational op-
portunity for students who choose to prepare for
practice in this field. Students can sharpen their
skills in a variety of courses, such as:
B USIN ESS TR A N SACTION S
CON TR ACT DR A FTIN G
R EPR ESEN TIN G EN TER PR ISES
IN COME TA X ATION
TA X ATION OF B USIN ESS OR GA N IZ ATION S
LA N D FIN A N CE LAW
B USIN ESS ASSOCIATION S
COMMER CIA L LAW
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OUR ALUMNI
Even after our students graduate, they’re still part of
our tight-knit college family as alumni.

HOW DID YOUR EDUCATION & EXPERIENCES AT UT LAW PREPARE YOU FOR YOUR CAREER?

Something singular about UT's legal education is the focus on a practice and skills-oriented
education. We have courses on everything from client interviewing and counseling, to contract drafting, to
trial and appellate practice — real skills every lawyer will need in the real world. We have a really impressive
number of nationally recognized moot court and mock trial teams that enable students to practice oral
arguments, legal writing, and deal-making. And we have legal clinics, both business and litigation-oriented,
that enable students to take the lead on real cases for real people, with the safety net and guidance of
respected professors.

WHEN YOU THINK BACK ON YOUR DAYS AS A STUDENT HERE, WHAT STANDS OUT IN YOUR

M E M O RY AS SIGNIFIC ANT?​

W h e n I would compare my experiences with friends at different law schools, I was always struck by how
involved and accessible our professors were compared to professors at other schools. I remember going
to law school club fundraisers, affinity group open mic nights, and civil rights marches, and seeing our
professors right there beside us, taking an interest in our activities outside of the classroom. Our professors
volunteer to be "pie-ed" by students to raise funds for public interest fellowships. Our professors maintain
relationships with us even after graduation. In fact, I currently practice in immigration law — a practice I am
very passionate about — because of relationships with professors that I was able to maintain after law school.

VA L E R I A G O M E Z ' 1 3 americorp e q ua l justice wo r k s legal f e l l ow

vo l u n t e e r immigrant defense a d vo c at e s
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“U n i v e r s i t y of Tennessee Law combines innovative classroom teaching, a top-notch legal writing

program, nationally-renowned clinical and skills training, and an emphasis on professional values.
More than anything else, this well-rounded, practice-focused curriculum prepared me to begin my career.
 
I remember the camaraderie with my fellow classmates and strong sense of community among students,
faculty, staff, and alumni. Some of my favorite memories involve upper-division classes in advanced
constitutional law and legislation, engaging with cutting-edge scholarship through the Tennessee Law
Review, experiential learning with Legal Aid of East Tennessee and Federal Defender Services of Eastern
Tennessee, and volunteering with UT Pro Bono.”

GEORGE SHIELDS '14 legal aid of east tennessee

“M y experience at UT Law prepared me for my career by actually allowing me to get in a courtroom

and practice law. Being able to actually go to court and advocate for my client, whether it was in the
advocacy clinic or through my externship, improved not only my oral and written advocacy skills, it also
helped me build relationships within the legal community. These real world experiences and relationships
have been a tremendous help in my transition from being a student to having a career.

The thing about UT Law that stands out the most in my mind is not necessarily found within the
educational curriculum — although they do a fine job there as well. What I will always remember most
about my time at UT Law is the people who believed that I could push through, even when I wasn’t so sure.
When I was faced with a personal tragedy, everyone at UT Law went above and beyond to make sure that
I was able to overcome those obstacles and continue on the path to my dream of being an attorney. To me,
it is people of UT Law who truly made the difference.”

H E AT H E R G O O D ' 1 6 ritchie, dillard, d av i e s & johnson, p.c.

‹ TOP: MANDY BUTTERWORTH '15 BAKER DONELSON & GEORGE SHIELDS

B OT TO M : ST E P H E N A DA M S ' 1 2 L U E D E KA N E E LY & H E AT H E R G O O D
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FA C U LT Y

B E YO N D T H E C L A S S R O O M

T h e C o l l e g e of Law is fortunate to have a group of professors who are not only knowledgeable and
experienced, but who are good, caring individuals who make themselves available outside the classroom.
They understand that education is an experience that extends into students’ daily lives, and our professors
routinely demonstrate their willingness to help.

LEARNING FROM THE BEST

E v e ry l aw student needs a great teacher. In our case, we offer a building full of them. The professors
of U T Law possess attributes that set them apart from faculty anywhere else.

They are highly influential. Again and again, the Social Science Research Network ranks UT Law faculty
number one in new downloads per paper among all U.S. law schools. Our faculty are prolific and their
research and scholarly work resonates throughout the legal community and beyond.

They have relevant practical experience. In a school that puts so much emphasis on teaching by doing,
it’s no surprise that our faculty have actually practiced what they are teaching. The majority of our professors
have five or more years of experience in their fields before joining academia. That gives our students access
to lawyers with first-person knowledge of the law.

They are excellent teachers. UT Law prides itself on employing professors who love to teach. They have
open office hours. They don’t complain when students drop by to ask questions. They will stand in
the halls long after class has ended to finish a discussion or explain a point more clearly. Those are
the teachers we hire. Those are the professors you will remember — and who will remember you —
for years to come.
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CLINICS

UT is home to the longest-running legal clinical program in

the nation. Since 1947, the College of Law’s legal clinics have provided
students with opportunities to learn by doing — representing clients
in need and helping resolve legal disputes under faculty supervision.

We give students multiple opportunities to EXPERIENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES

practice the law with faculty help. That means

they will have plenty of actual experience by the clinics externships

time they graduate, allowing them to jump-start Advocacy Judicial

their legal career. They’ll gain professional skills Appellate Litigation Prosecutorial
in legal writing, leadership, trial practice, moot Business/ Public Defender
court competitions, externships, and more. They Trademark Law

will also have the chance to foster their Volunteer Domestic Violence other

spirits by helping others through our Legal Clinic Education opportunities

Practicum
and pro bono program. Field placements
Environmental
Practicum Journal editing

Expungement Legal writing

Mediation/Family Moot court

Mediation Professional

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A N AT IO N A L L EAD ER IN CLINICAL
Community
Economic
Development
leadership classes
Research
Study abroad
Wills & Estates UT Pro Bono
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A L L U. S. L AW SCH O O LS .
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F I R S T-Y E A R C O U R S E S

“As I wrap up my first year, I was struck this afternoon by

one of the things I love about our law school. The atmosphere
here, unlike many others, is characterized by collegiality.
Vols Help Vols as we like to say" — fi r s t - y e a r student

F i r s t - y e a r students share the same course SPRING SEMESTER

load for the full academic year to establish a civil procedure ii

strong foundation in the law and expose students LAW 802 3 credit hours

to various aspects of the law and lawyering. The

first-year curriculum integrates practical training, contracts ii

legal writing, and career planning. LAW 804 3 credit hours

legal process ii

FA L L S E M E S T E R LAW 806 3 credit hours

contracts i

L AW 8 03 3 credit hours property

LAW 810 4 credit hours

criminal l aw

L AW 8 0 9 3 credit hours torts ii

LAW 808 2 credit hours

l aw y e r i n g & professionalism

L AW 8 1 1 1 credit hour transactional l aw y e r i n g lab

LAW 820 1 credit hour

legal process i

L AW 8 0 5 3 credit hours * First-year students enroll in an experiential

torts i & civil procedure i
L AW 8 07 & L AW 8 01 3 credit hours
section of either Civil Procedure I or Torts I.
* The experiential sections include three graded,
simulation-based assignments. Each simulation
places students in the role of lawyer, raises
professionalism issues, requires students to
perform a lawyering skill, and results in a written
and/or oral work product.
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UPPERCLASS YEARS
T H E F IR ST-Y E A R CU RRIC U LU M IS
R IG O R O U S A N D FO U NDATIO NAL.
T H E S E CO N D - AND TH IRD -YE ARS
A L LOW FO R ST U D E NTS TO D ELVE
IN TO A R E AS O F TH E LAW TH AT
IN T E R E ST T H E M . TH E CU RRIC U LU M
IS D E S IG N E D TO S H ARP EN
ST U D E N TS’ PASS IO N W ITH H ANDS -
O N E X P E R IE N C E , K NOW LE D GE , AND
P E R S P E C T IV E . STU D ENTS GRAD UATE
W IT H T H E SK IL LS TH E Y NE ED TO
C H A RT T H E IR OWN CO U RS E .
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We r e g u l a r ly offer a wide range of courses
in the following areas:
Administrative and Legislative Process
Business Organizations
Commercial Law
Constitutional Law and Individual Rights
Environmental and Resource Law
Family and Domestic Relations Law
Health Law
History, Theory, and Interdisciplinary Study
of Law
Information, Intellectual Property, Patent,
and Technology Law
International and Comparative Law
Labor and Employment Law
Practice and Procedure
Property
Taxation
Torts and Compensation Systems
In addition, we offer specialty courses in a variety
of areas. Students who wish to work independently
can take a field placement course, write for the
Tennessee Law Review, or complete directed
research with a faculty member.
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T H E CA R E E R C E N T E R

2 0 1 6 E M P LOY M E N T P R O F I L E

E M P L O Y M E N T S TAT U S 1 0 M O N T H S A F T E R G R A D U AT I O N *

14% GOVERNMENT
90%
E M P LOY E D A F T E R

G R A D U AT I O N
9% CLERKSHIPS

L O C AT I O N S W I T H T H E M O S T
55% PRIVATE PRACTICE 14% BUSINESS G R A D U AT E S : T E N N E S S E E ,
& INDUSTRY
K E N T U C K Y, N E W Y O R K , T E X A S ,

& NORTH CAROLINA.

6% PUBLIC INTEREST
2% ACADEMIC
*Based on N A L P data for the class 2016

ON THE JOB C A R E E R I N T E G R AT I O N P R O G R A M

Our students find the career that suits them A hallmark of the UT College of Law Career
by partnering with the The Bettye B. Lewis Career Center is our Career Integration Program for
Center. We help students individually develop first year students. Through group and individual
their job search skills and facilitate faculty and advising, information and services are delivered se-
alumni relationships that can lead to employment. quentially to support students’ need for assistance
as they engage in the career development process.
While many students return to campus with post-
graduate offers through summer employment, 1L Career Kick-Off Mock Interviews
more of our students find employment during Core Skills Workshop Nationwide Network
their third year of law school or after graduation Individual Advising Additional Programs
and bar passage. Networking Seminar
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KNOXVILLE
TENNESSEE

The University of Tennessee College of Law calls the city of Knoxville

its home. Come see why population and tourism continue to thrive in this
unique East Tennessean town.

C o n s i s t e n t ly named among the best U.S. cities under one million in population, Knoxville boasts
plenty of charm with live music, eclectic restaurants, cultural attractions, and a low cost of living. In fact,
Forbes ranks Knoxville second on its list of the Most Affordable Cities in America.

In Knoxville, you’re steps away from the Great Smoky Mountains, the country’s most-visited national park —
perfect for a weekend hike or scenic drive. Our urban wilderness consists of eighty-six miles of greenways
and nature trails. Knoxville is also just a few hours from major cities like Nashville, Atlanta, Charlotte,
and Birmingham — while still retaining the Southern charm of a smaller city. Culture, nature and adventure:
Knoxville has it all.

D I S TA N C E T O : P O P U L AT I O N

A S H E V I L L E N ..
C . . . . . . . . 115 M ILE S / 2 H RS C I T Y O F K N O X V I L L E. . . . . . . . . . . . . 178,874

AT L A N TA G A . . . . . . . . 2 14 M ILE S / 3.5 H RS K N O X C O U N T Y. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 2,226

B I R M I N G H A M A..
L . . . . 2 5 6 M ILE S / 3.75 H RS

CHARLOTTE NC. . . . . . . . 2 31 M ILE S / 4 H RS

69.3 O
C H AT TA N O O G A T N . . . . . 112 M ILES / 1.75 H RS WA R MEST MON TH F

C I N C I N N A T I O H. . . . . . 2 51 M ILES / 3.75 H RS J U LY 8 8 ° F AVG H I G H AV E RAG E A N N UA L H I G H

G A T L I N B U R G T N. . . . . . . . . . 35 M ILES / 1 H R
49.7 O
NASHVILLE TN . . . . . . 180 M ILES / 2 .75 H RS COLDEST MON TH F

J A N UA RY 3 0 ° F AVG LO W AV E RAG E A N N UA L LO W
old city j ava , k n ox v i l l e museum of art, d ow n t ow n charm & i ja m s n at u r e c e n t e r
 THINGS TO DO
f e s t i va l s
Big Ears Music Festival
Jazz in the Square
Rhythm N’ Blooms Fest
Market Square Farmer’s Market
International Biscuit Festival
Pride Parade
Mardi Growl Dog Parade
Rossini Festival & Italian Street Fair
Dogwood Arts Festival
First Friday
outdoors
Urban Wilderness
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Ijams Nature Center
150 miles of paved & natural trails
Lakes & Rivers
Knoxville Botanical Gardens
Indoor & outdoor climbing
n i g h t l if e
Bars & live shows on Gay Street
Dining & shopping in Market Square
Pubs & dancing in the Old City
Local Craft Breweries
t h e at e r s & c o n c e r t venues
Bijou Theatre
Clarence Brown Theatre
The Mill & Mine
Knoxville Civic Coliseum
Tennessee Theatre
at t r a c t i o n s & m u s e u m s
Dollywood
Knoxville Museum of Art
World’s Fair Park
Historic homes & architecture
Knoxville Zoo
McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture
Ober Gatlinburg
Three Rivers Rambler
s p o r t s & fi t n e s s
Baseball at Smokies Stadium
Basketball at Thompson-Boling Arena
Football at Neyland Stadium
Hockey at Knoxville Coliseum
UT RecSports Field
UT TRECS Fitness Center
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A P P LY I N G

We are looking for applicants who have a

2016 ENTERING CLASS PROFILE
7 5 T H P E R C E N T I L E G PA & L S A T. . . . . . . . 3.77/ 160
M E D I A N G PA & L S A .T . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.59/ 158
2 5 T H P E R C E N T I L E G PA & L S A T. . . . . . . 3.30/ 154
history of academic success, backgrounds which
are diverse and well-rounded, and those that have
a strong character to join our entering class each
year at UT College of Law.
A P P LY F O R A D M I S S I O N

MEDIAN AGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Applications are available at law.utk.edu

or lsac.org
3 0 Y E A R S A N D O L D E R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Subscribe to the Law School Admission
S T U D E N T S O F C O L O ..
R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18%
Council’s Credential Assembly Service.
FEMALE STUDENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42%
For detailed information about the application
M A L E S T U D E N T .S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 % process, go to law.utk.edu/apply/criteria
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U N D E R G R A D U A T E M A J O R S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 W H E N T O A P P LY

S T A T E S O F R E S I D E N C E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 A p p l i c at i o n s are considered on-time

A P P L I C A N T..
S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,003
ENTERING CLASS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
between September first and March first. Appli-
113 cants are encouraged to apply as early as possible
to ensure admission and scholarship awards if
eligible. Applications are reviewed on a rolling
basis. Applications will only be reviewed when

69 %
complete with the following criteria:
L S AT score Credential Assembly
Personal statement Report ( C A S )
OF THE ENTERING CLASS WERE with transcripts
Resume from all institutions
AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS BY THE
Two letters of attended
COLLEGE OF LAW
recommendation

WHERE ARE UT STUDENTS FROM? VISIT US

Members of the 2016 entering class came
to Knoxville from 18 states: Alabama, California,
Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana,
Michigan, North Carolina, Nevada, New York,
South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas,
Virgina, Washington, and West Virginia.
Each visit is tailored to your interests, needs,
and schedule. Take a tour. Talk with a student.
Sit in on a class. Meet with a professor. Speak with
an admissions, financial aid, or career advisor.
Schedule a visit! 865-974-4131 or online at
law.utk.edu/life/visit-ut-law/
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FINANCIAL AID

A legal education is a significant financial

BUDGET
investment. Admitted candidates are considered
2 0 1 7  –  2 0 1 8 A C A D E M I C Y E A R
for any available scholarships for which they are
eligible. Selection may be based on academic
credentials ( LSAT & U GPA ) , leadership and
community service, and financial need, among I N - STAT E O U T- O F- STAT E
other factors. Scholarships are given on a rolling T U I T I O N . . . . . $ 16,3 68 . . . . . $ 3 4,812
basis, and amounts range from a few thousand F E E S. . . . . . . $ 3 ,270 . . . . . $ 3 ,500

dollars to our Tennessee Law Scholar and Research ROOM . . . . . . $ 8,992 . . . . . $ 8,992

Associate positions, which offer full tuition, plus a B OA R D. . . . . . $ 3 ,882 . . . . . $ 3 ,882

working stipend and health insurance. BOOKS. . . . . . $ 2,03 8 . . . . . $ 2,03 8

T R A N S P O R T A T I O N . . $ 1,6 64 . . . . . . $ 1,66 4
Several loan programs are also available including M I S C E L L A N E O U S .. $ 4,516 . . . . . . $ 4,516
the Federal Perkins Student Loan Program, T O T A ..
L . . . . $40,730 . . . . $ 59,404

Unsubsidized Loans, and Grad Plus Loans.

Students must complete the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FA FSA ) to be considered for
federal loans and need-based scholarships.
M I L I TA R Y V E T E R A N S

If yo u are a veteran and will be using educa-

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tional benefits administered by the United States
department of veteran affairs, you will be consid-
ered in-state for tuition purposes.
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A L L L AW S C H O O LS , FO R GRAD UATING

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