UK LAW 2014 Bulletin

2014 2014 ADMISSIONS OVERVIEW UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY COLLEGE OF LAW

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UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY COLLEGE OF LAW As educators, we prepare our graduates to be responsible members and leaders of the legal profession, commonwealth, and nation who are dedicated to the highest standards of ethics, excellence, and professionalism.

Table of Contents

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UK Law: A Tradition of Excellence

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Lexington: The Heart of the Bluegrass

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UK: The Ultimate Student Experience

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Curriculum: A Cooperative Learning Environment

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1L, 2L, & 3L Curriculum

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Program Requirements

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Dual Degrees

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Study Abroad

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Law Library

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Student Organizations

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Student Organization Events and Awards

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Real World Experience: UK Law’s Clinical Offerings

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Career Development: Guiding Students in Their Job Search

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The Faculty: Dedicated and Accessible

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UK Law Admissions: Seeking a Talented and Diverse Student Body

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The Admission Process

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Admission Requirements

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Affording UK Law: Financial Aid and Scholarships

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Tuition & Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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UK Law: Experience it Firsthand

“ Thank you for your interest in the University of Kentucky College of Law. We have a nationally recognized, yet accessible, faculty and a superb curriculum. Our graduates are leaders at every level of government and in the nonprofit and private sectors. I invite you to visit us soon.”

— David A. Brennen, Dean, UK Law 3

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A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE

UK LAW:

Located on UK’s main campus in Lexington, UK Law is large enough for a diverse curriculum, yet small enough to foster relationships and community.

Founded in 1908, UK Law has been approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) since 1925 and was elected to the Order of the Coif, the most prestigious national legal honorary society, in 1931.

Fact. UK Law...

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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT RANKED UK LAW 58TH IN THE NATION OF THE U.S. BEST LAW SCHOOLS

ONE OF THE NATION’S FIRST STATE LAW SCHOOLS ESTABLISHED THE NATION’S FIRST LAW SCHOOL TRIAL PROGRAM IN 1913 HOUSES THE KENTUCKY LAW JOURNAL (KLJ) WHICH IS THE 10TH OLDEST STUDENT RUN LAW REVIEW

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THE HEART OF THE BLUEGRASS

LEXINGTON:

Fact. Lexington, KY...

A beautiful and vibrant city, Lexington is in the heart of the Bluegrass Region which consists of 283 square miles of gently rolling plateau. Traditional products of the area include horses, bourbon, tobacco, and handcrafts, but Lexington is also home to major employers including Ashland, Inc.; JM Smuckers; Lexmark International; Long John Silver’s; Toyota Motor Manufacturing, U.S.A., Inc.; United Parcel Service; and the Valvoline Co. In addition, national organizations that are headquartered in Lexington include the Council of State Governments; National Tour Association; Association of Retail Travel Agents; and the National Horse Center at the Kentucky Horse Park.

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555,000

METROPOLITAN POPULATION (which includes Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Jessamine, Madison, Scott, and Woodford counties)

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LEXINGTON-FAYETTE CO. POPULATION

HORSE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD —

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HORSE FARMS

15 COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE REGION

CONVENIENTLY LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF I-64 AND I-75 To learn more about Lexington, visit www.visitlex.com.

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THE ULTIMATE STUDENT EXPERIENCE

UK:

As part of UK’s main campus, UK Law offers a wide range of events and opportunities outside the classroom, both on- and off-campus. Downtown Lexington offers a variety of restaurants, coffee shops, nightlife, and galleries. For off-campus events, visit www.lexarts.org and www.visitlex.com.

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450 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

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EVENTS PUT ON BY THE STUDENT ACTIVITIES BOARD

SPORTS

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STATE-OF-THE-ART JOHNSON ATHLETIC CENTER

ARTS & CULTURE

* UK Law Students receive discounted tickets

CAMPUS LIFE

FRATERNITIES & SORORITIES

NCAA*

INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS

ARBORETUM WALKING & JOGGING PATHS

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CLUB SPORTS +

VARIOUS INTRAMURAL TEAMS

FITNESS

SINGLETARY CENTER THE ART MUSEUM WEBB MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CULTURAL CENTER INTERNATIONAL CENTER THE BARNHART & RANDALL GALLERIES

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A COOPERATIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

CURRICULUM:

First-Year (1L) Curriculum The Academic Success Program at UK Law is designed to provide individual and group support so students can master learning strategies needed to successfully complete their first year of law school. The Program consists of a four day Introduction to Legal Reasoning Program in August, weekly skills seminars in the Fall semester, optional individual meetings, and an extensive library of study aids.

ALL 1L LAW STUDENTS TAKE A SET CURRICULUM WHICH INCLUDES:

Fall Contracts I Torts Criminal Law Civil Procedure I Legal Research & Writing

August – December 3 credit hours 4 credit hours 3 credit hours 3 credit hours ——————

Spring Contracts II Property Constitutional Law I Civil Procedure II Legal Research & Writing

January – May 3 credit hours 4 credit hours 3 credit hours 3 credit hours 4 credit hours

Second-Year (2L) and Third-Year (3L) Curriculum As a 2L and 3L the only required curriculum is Professional Responsibility, a professional skills course, and a seminar with a substantial writing requirement.

UK Law’s faculty encourages students in their second and third year to not only take courses in the area they expect to practice, but also to gain basic legal literacy and an understanding of the depth and complexity of the law as a whole. For course descriptions, please visit www.law.uky.edu/admissions/coursecatalog.

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Program Requirements In order to graduate, students must satisfactorily

Students may also enroll in any other graduate and

complete six semesters of full-time law study and 90 hours

undergraduate courses (not counting toward the JD)

of credit in professional law subjects with a GPA of 2.0

without special approval or the payment of additional fees.

or better. The program is designed to be completed in six successive semesters of academic residence or, under an accelerated program, in five semesters and two eight-week summer sessions, allowing graduation in December of the third year. Full-time is no less than 10 hours, but students normally enroll in 14-16 credit hours per semester.

ADVICE FROM CURRENT STUDENTS “Take time for yourself.”

“Start outlining early!”

“Be sure to ask questions during class.”

“Start on assignments early, as soon as you get them when the information is still fresh.”

“Work together with your classmates. You will get things done faster and more accurately.”

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Dual Degrees UK Law offers three dual degree programs. They are: JD/MA, JD/MBA, and JD/MPA. To be admitted to a dual degree program, students must apply independently to both programs, as well as the Graduate School, and meet the admission standards of each. For more information on the dual degree programs and Graduate School visit www.law.uky.edu/dual_degrees and www.research.uky.edu/gs.

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• The JD/MA in Diplomacy and International Commerce is offered in cooperation with the Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce. Visit www.uky.edu/ pattersonschool for more information.

• The JD/MBA is offered in cooperation with the Gatton College of Business and Economics.

Visit www.gatton.uky.edu for more information.

• The JD/MPA is offered in cooperation with the Martin School of Public Policy. Visit www.martin.uky.edu for more information.

The faculty of the Martin School of Public Policy includes:

ENDOWED CHAIRS

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DISTINGUISHED SERVICE PROFESSORS

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FORMER STATE BUDGET DIRECTORS

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT RANKED THE MARTIN SCHOOL 2ND IN THE NATION IN THE AREA OF PUBLIC BUDGETING AND FINANCE

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT RANKED THE GATTON COLLEGE WITHIN THE TOP 10 OF MOST POPULAR BUSINESS SCHOOLS

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NUMBER OF RESIDENTS THE PATTERSON SCHOOL ACCEPTS EACH YEAR Smallest student cohort of all ranked U.S. programs

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THE MA IN DIPLOMACY & INTERNATIONAL COMMERCE IS CONSISTENTLY RANKED IN THE TOP 25 OF ALL INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PROGRAMS BY UNIVERSITY FACULTY

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Study Abroad

LONDON

UK Law students have the opportunity to study abroad, and earn credit, during the Spring semester of their second or third year. The London Law Consortium consists of seven law schools and offers a culturally enriching program in the heart of the Bloomsbury district.

To learn more about the London Law Consortium, visit www.law.uky.edu/admissions/studyabroad.

Students also have the flexibility to pursue other study abroad opportunities.

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Law Library

LIBRARY SERVICES

The Alvin E. Evans Law Library contains the state’s

• Circulation and Reserves

most comprehensive print collection of primary legal

• Reference Services

materials, as well as access to a growing list of premiere

• Printing, Copying, and Scanning

legal databases, including WestlawNext, Lexis Advance,

• Internet Access and Library Desktop Computers

Checkpoint, Making of Modern Law, and HeinOnline.

• Library Laptops

In addition, reference services provide students with

• Inter Library Loan (ILL)

assistance in identifying, locating, and using resources

• Study Carrels and Study Rooms

within the collection.

While students have access to the UK wireless network on campus, the library also maintains desktop computers within the library, as well as laptops that can be checked out to law students. The library also houses the UK Law IT Department where students can receive technological assistance.

For more information on the Law Library, visit http://library.law.uky.edu/home or www.facebook.com/uklawlibrary.

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Student Organizations The majority of UK Law students are active in one or more student organizations, all of which provide students with the opportunity for social activities and community service. With the long list of student organizations, there is something for everyone‌and if not, students have the opportunity to create new organizations.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS American Constitution Society

Moot Court Board*

Appalachian Law Caucus

OUTLaw

Asian and Pacific American Law Student Association

Phi Alpha Delta

Black Law Students Association

Student Animal Legal Defense Fund

Christian Legal Society

Student Bar Association

Energy and Mineral Law Society

Students for External Engagement and Development

Environmental Law Society

Student Public Interest Law Foundation

Equine Law Society

Student Veterans Association

Federalist Society

Tax Law Society

International Law Society

Trial Advocacy Board*

Kentucky Journal for Equine, Agricultural, and Natural Resources Law*

Women’s Law Caucus

Kentucky Law Journal* Latino(a) Law Student Association Legal Running Club

*Students may participate in these competitive co-curricular programs to receive course credit.

For more information about student organizations, please visit www.law.uky.edu/admissions/studentorgs.

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Student Organizations’ Events and Awards UK Law’s student body is very active and engaged both in and outside the classroom. Listed below is just a sampling of some of our student organizations’

EVENTS Black Law Student Association Thanksgiving Dinner Clothing Drives

annual events and awards.

AWARDS

Minority Lawyer Happy Hour and Networking Events

Moot Court Board

Phi Alpha Delta

1st place, George Washington Religious Freedom Moot Court Competition, 2012

Seasonal Tailgates at the Keeneland Race Track March Madness Bracket Contest Ping-Pong Tournament

Best Oral Advocate, Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court Regional Competition, 2012 Trial Advocacy Board

Student Bar Association

Kentucky Intrastate winners 6 of 11 years

Football Tailgate Parties for UK home games

Winner, regional trial tournament for Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana Law schools, 5 years running

Annual Barristers Bowl Flag Football Game against University of Louisville Cornhole Tournament Halloween Costume Party Barristers Ball

First Place and Best Advocate, Kentucky Mock Trial Tournament, 2012 Regional Finalist, National Trial Competition Seventh Circuit Regional, 2012

Libel Show Annual Golf Scrambles Malpractice Mixer with UK medical and Dental Students Community Service Projects Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program Race Judicata 5K Student Public Interest Law Foundation Habitat for Humanity Build Professor Auction Faculty-Student Softball Game Women’s Law Caucus Mentor/Mentee Happy Hour

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UK LAW’S CLINICAL OFFERINGS

REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE:

wise WORDS “Do your own thinking, and hold yourself accountable for success, but also be willing to reach out to each other, collaborate, offer help, form study groups, and generally treat this endeavor as a cooperative one.”

— Professor Scott Bauries

SPECIALTIES: CIVIL PROCEDURE, STATE CONSTITUTIONAL LAW, EDUCATION LAW AND EMPLOYMENT LAW

The legal community in Lexington is headquartered

The UK Legal Clinic allows students to integrate their

downtown near the local and federal courthouses where

knowledge of substantive and procedural law with practice

they, along with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern

skills, including problem identification and solving,

District of Kentucky and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court,

legal analysis, legal research, interviewing, investigation,

convene. This benefits UK Law and its students by

counseling, negotiation, drafting, case planning and

lending itself to various clinical and externship

management, and the recognition and resolution of ethical

opportunities that allow students to obtain practical

problems. UK’s Legal Clinic offers an exceptional

experience outside the classroom which helps integrate

introduction to the realities of legal practice and client

substantive and procedural law.

representation, whether or not you choose to pursue a career in public interest law.

OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE • UK Legal Clinic • Children’s Law Center Externship • Child Advocacy Today Externship

Externships and other clinical opportunities outside UK Law allow students to obtain experience in the general practice of law including applied research, fact gathering, interviewing, counseling, investigation, negotiation, working with outside experts, and trial advocacy.

• County Attorney Externship • Department of Public Advocacy Externship • Energy and Environment Cabinet Externship • Innocence Project Externship • Judicial Clerkship Externship • Prison Externship • Prosecutorial Externship • UK HealthCare Risk Management Office Externship • UK Office of Legal Counsel Externship Visit www.law.uky.edu/legalclinic for more information.

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GUIDING STUDENTS IN THEIR JOB SEARCH

CAREER DEVELOPMENT:

wise WORDS “Don’t read cases in a vacuum. Try to see how each case in your casebook fits into a broader pattern or theme.”

— Professor Richard Ausness

SPECIALTIES: PRODUCTS LIABILITY, PROPERTY, TRUSTS & ESTATES

UK Law’s Career Development Office is dedicated to

In a typical year, the largest percentage of UK Law

assisting UK Law students in their employment searches.

graduates usually go directly into private practice or accept

UK Law’s employment statistics have consistently

state/federal judicial clerkships. Some also enter careers

exceeded national averages. UK Law students have the

in public interest, business, government, academia, or

opportunity to take advantage of a wide array of services

decide to pursue further education. Although the majority

such as one-on-one career counseling, as well as assistance

of UK Law graduates usually practice in Kentucky, others

navigating online resources, seminars, workshops, career

opt to pursue careers out-of-state. The Career

speakers, on-campus interviews, programs, and job

Development Office partners with the UK Law Alumni

postings. UK Law students have the additional benefit

Association to provide UK graduates with contact

of receiving career and interview advice from former

information for alumni practicing outside of Kentucky.

practicing attorneys who are also UK Law graduates.

For more detailed information on employment statistics or the Career Development Office, visit

2012 GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT LOCATION Quick Overview

www.law.uky.edu/careers.

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EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY FOR 2012 GRADUATES

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

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LAW SCHOOL/ UNIVERSITY FUNDED POSITIONS

2.72% 3 0 1 0 4 EMPLOYED Non-Professional Position

2.72% 4 For more information on the

PURSUING GRADUATE DEGREE Full Time

American Bar Association’s (ABA)

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Employment Statistics, visit

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legal_education/resources/statistics.

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0.68% 1 EMPLOYMENT STATUS UNKNOWN

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5 GRADS 5 0 0 0 CLERKSHIPS Federal

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NUMBER OF STATES EMPLOYED 23

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DEDICATED AND ACCESSIBLE

THE FACULTY:

wise WORDS “The best way to prepare for law school exams is by taking practice exams.”

— Professor Brian Frye

SPECIALTIES: CIVIL PROCEDURE, COPYRIGHT, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION

Fact. UK Law Faculty...

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PERCENTAGE OF OUR FACULTY GRADUATED FROM CURRENT TOP-50 LAW SCHOOLS

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NUMBER OF CURRENT FACULTY RECEIVING THE UK GREAT TEACHER AWARD

PROFESSORS RECENTLY CITED BY THE U.S. SUPREME COURT

Two of UK Law’s major strengths are the outstanding quality of the faculty and their dedication to excellent teaching. UK Law has strong traditions of open doors, faculty-student interaction, and faculty concern about students’ progress and success. The faculty teaching first-year courses are particularly interested in meeting with students outside of class to help them make a successful transition to law school.

UK’s teaching faculty represents a variety of educational backgrounds. Their combined experience includes many years of work in major law firms, public interest programs, and clerking for state and federal judges before selecting teaching careers. For more information on the UK Law faculty, please visit their individual profiles at www.law.uky.edu/admissions/facultyprofiles.

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SEEKING A TALENTED AND DIVERSE STUDENT BODY

UK LAW ADMISSIONS:

The Admission Process The admission process at UK Law involves a “full-file

Non-Academic Factors

review” of each candidate’s application. The goal is to

Other non-academic factors taken into

admit a talented and diverse student body that enhances

consideration include:

the educational process while serving the needs of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the legal profession.

UK Law accepts entering student applications for the Fall semester only, and does not offer a part-time program.

• Geographic diversity • Cultural background • Achievements and leadership positions

We encourage you to visit, call, or email UK Law

• Perseverance and accomplishment under adverse circumstances

Admissions with any questions. Please note that we do not

• Diversity of reasons for attending law school

hold interviews as part of the application/admission process.

• Potential for providing legal services to under-served segments of the population

Numerical Factors In measuring your academic potential, the Admissions Committee will begin with your undergraduate grade point average (GPA) and your score on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).

However, your application must show evidence of your ability to succeed academically at UK Law before non-academic factors can play a role in the admission decision.

Academic Factors Additional factors considered in your application include: • Writing skills • Trend of college grades • Letters of recommendation

SEPTEMBER 1

UK Law application is available to candidates on www.lsac.org

NOVEMBER

Admission decisions begin on a rolling basis

• Interval between college graduation and your law school application

FEBRUARY 1

Priority application deadline for scholarship consideration

• Performance of students from your undergraduate school • College grading and course selection patterns • Effect outside work could have on your undergraduate performance

FEBRUARY LSAT

Last LSAT accepted by UK Law for Fall applicants

MARCH 15

Application deadline for all applicants for the upcoming Fall

MARCH 15 For an indication of your probability of admission to UK Law “based on the numbers” visit www.law.uky.edu/admissions/grid.

Priority Deadline to file your FAFSA for federal financial aid

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Admission Requirements All applicants for admission to UK Law must meet the following requirements.

Application and Fee Your application and $50 application fee (paid by credit card) must be submitted online through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) at www.lsac.org.

Registration and information for the LSAT are available from LSAC. If you have multiple LSAT scores, the Admissions Committee will review all scores, but will consider only your highest score. UK Law requires you to retake the LSAT if your most recent test was more

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than three years before your expected enrollment.

You must obtain a bachelor’s degree from an accredited

Credential Assembly Service (CAS)

institution prior to enrollment at UK Law. Transcript(s) should be submitted to the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS). Be sure to provide transcripts from all institutions from which you have received credits.

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Law School Admission Test (LSAT) Score(s)

CAS simplifies the admission process by providing a centralized service to submit application materials. You should register for the LSAT and CAS at the same time.

wise WORDS “Lawyers are professional writers. Seek out opportunities to develop strong analytical and rhetorical skills throughout your entire course of study. Doing so will indeed pay off in practice.”

— Professor Melissa Henke

SPECIALTIES: LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING

Personal Statement You must submit a personal statement in accordance

Character and Background Explanations

with the instructions on the application. You must

UK Law’s application includes certain questions concerning

write the statement yourself using your own words

your character and background to be a member of the

and ideas. Your statement will be used both as a sample

practicing bar. These questions relate to prior criminal or

of your writing ability and for insight. For advice on

disciplinary charges, claims of fraudulent or deceptive

writing an effective personal statement, visit

conduct, and similar issues. Be sure to provide a complete

www.law.uky.edu/admissions/FAQ.

explanation for any “yes” answer to these questions. Because

Letters of Recommendation (two required)

The Admissions Committee requires you provide at least two letters of recommendation from those with personal knowledge of your abilities and qualifications to study law. The Admissions Committee places the most weight on letters from professors who have taught you and are familiar with your academic strengths, but will consider all recommendation letters to the extent that the writers actually know you and can speak to your academic potential, relevant personal qualities, and circumstances.

of the standard of truthfulness to which lawyers are held, failure to report any such charge can have more serious consequences than the charge itself. The Admissions Committee will consider your answers in its review, but a “yes” answer in most cases will not, in and of itself, preclude your admission. If you do answer “yes” to any of the character and background questions, you may want to check with the Board of Bar Admissions or Supreme Court in the state where you intend to practice, to make sure that you will not be precluded from admission to the bar.

Other Materials (optional) You may submit an addendum addressing other information you believe may be relevant to your application.

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FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS

AFFORDING UK LAW:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Applying for Financial Aid At UK Law, federal financial aid is administered by the UK Office of Student Financial Aid (SFA) and is designed to ensure that all students admitted to UK Law are able to meet the basic costs of their education.

For questions or more information, contact SFA at

UK Law provides a high quality legal education at a comparatively low cost for both resident and non-resident students. Tuition is set each Spring for the following academic year and is subject to change at the University’s discretion.

859.257.3172 or visit www.uky.edu/financialaid.

If you are interested in receiving federal financial aid, you must complete and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You can apply online beginning January 1 at www.fafsa.ed.gov using UK’s Title IV code, 001989. For priority consideration, you should file the FAFSA by March 15 for the upcoming school year.

2013-2014 TUITION FIGURES:

$18,888

KENTUCKY RESIDENT TUITION—PER YEAR

$34,554 NON-RESIDENT TUITION—PER YEAR $1,098 FEES— PER YEAR

Federal financial aid is available to UK Law students from the following programs: • Federal Perkins Loans • Federal Direct Loans (unsubsidized) • Federal Graduate Direct PLUS Loans • Federal Work-Study For additional information visit www.law.uky.edu/admissions/financialaid and www.studentaid.ed.gov.

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Scholarships Because of the generous support of alumni and friends,

Merit Scholarships

UK Law is able to offer scholarship assistance each year

If you are accepted to UK Law, you will be automatically

to many students. However, due to the high caliber of

considered for merit scholarships. These awards are available

its student body, UK Law is unable to offer scholarships

to both Kentucky resident and non-resident applicants. In

to all entering students. In many cases, scholarships

awarding merit scholarships, UK Law will consider your

are larger the first year, since students are not permitted

academic honors, undergraduate GPA, LSAT score(s), and

to work. Scholarships may be renewable for the second

any additional information you choose to submit.

and third years of law school, and UK Law students will have the opportunity to apply for new scholarships

Diversity Scholarships

as a second and third year student.

UK Law awards part of its scholarship funds on the basis of educational disadvantage, low-income status, minority status, and other contributions to diversity.

These awards are available to both Kentucky resident and non-resident applicants. In making diversity scholarship awards, UK Law will consider the information you have included in your application.

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Bert Combs Scholarship

University Fellowships

The Bert Combs Scholarship was endowed in

UK sponsors fellowships for UK undergraduates

1992 to memorialize the achievements of Kentucky’s

who go on to attend UK Law. For more information

50th governor, Bert Thomas Combs. One Bert

on the application process for these fellowships, visit

Combs Scholar is selected each year from the brightest

www.research.uky.edu/gs/studentfunding/fellowships/html.

and best law school applicants, among both Kentucky resident and non-resident candidates.

Ashland Inc. Legal Scholarship The Ashland Inc. Legal Scholarship was initiated in 1995 by endowed gifts from UK Law alumni in partnership with matching funds from Ashland Inc. Applicants for the Ashland Inc. Scholarship must be Kentucky residents and demonstrate the need to borrow funds to attend law school.

JANUARY

UK Law begins making scholarship decisions

FEBRUARY 1

Priority application deadline for scholarship consideration

MARCH 1

Application must be complete for scholarship consideration

MARCH 15

Application deadline for all applicants for the upcoming fall

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EXPERIENCE IT FIRSTHAND

UK LAW:

Would you like to learn more about UK Law? In the Fall, UK Law representatives are available to answer your questions at numerous local, state, and national recruiting events. To meet a UK Law representative, visit www.law.uky.edu/admissions/recruiting.

Each Fall, UK Law hosts information sessions where prospective students can learn about UK Law and the

HAVE QUESTIONS?

CONTACT US.

application process. To view and register for upcoming sessions, visit www.law.uky.edu/admissions/events.

During the Fall and Spring semesters, UK Law students are available to give you a tour of the law school and escort

UK Law Admissions 620 S. Limestone, Suite 260 Lexington, KY 40506-0048 859.218.1699 uklawadmissions@uky.edu

you to visit a first-year class. To schedule a visit, register at www.law.uky.edu/admissions/tours.

For additional information about UK Law, visit www.law.uky.edu.

VISITING UK LAW If you are interested in visiting the University of Kentucky College of Law in Lexington,Kentucky, call 859.218.1699 or e-mail uklawadmissions@uky.edu to arrange your visit.

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The information contained in this overview is subject to change without notice. It is intended to serve as a general source of information about the College of Law for prospective students. It is in no way intended to state contractual terms. The College of Law reserves the right to modify at any time its policies, rules, and procedures with respect to admissions, academic regulations, continuance in school, graduation requirements, or fees. The courses and the teaching personnel described in this overview are subject to change at any time by the College of Law. Produced by University of Kentucky College of Law Design: The Williams McBride Group Photography: Lee P. Thomas Photography

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Accreditation The University of Kentucky is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees.

The University of Kentucky College of Law is a member of the Association of American Law Schools, and is approved by the American Bar Association.

Statement of Non-discrimination The University of Kentucky is committed to a policy of providing educational opportunities to all academically qualified students regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.

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