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The law is a jealous mistress, and requires a long and constant courtship.
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University of Tennessee Law School
Knoxville, Tennessee
JD Admissions & Requirements
University of Tennessee Law School is a prestigious JD program located in Knoxville, Tennessee. In the competitive 2024 law school rankings, University of Tennessee Law School was ranked 52 by US News & World Report, making it a strong option for prospective law students in the current application cycle. For the current admissions cycle, University of Tennessee Law School has an entering 1L class size of approximately 126 with an acceptance rate of 30.2%, positioning it among the competitive law schools for JD applicants.
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For more than a century, the University of Tennessee College of Law has offered a strong combination of practical and theoretical legal training. Established in 1890, the College of Law is a charter member of the AALS and is ABA-approved.
Enrollment/Student Body
The College of Law enrolls a small, selective, and diverse class each August. The student body is typically between 350 and 400 students, of which approximately 20 percent are students of color. Enrollment goals for 2018 include an entering class size of 125 students, an equal distribution of men and women, and a significant population of students of color. A typical entering class attracts candidates from 15 to 20 different states and 50 to 70 different undergraduate degree-granting colleges and universities. While the largest percentage of students are traditional age, the College of Law welcomes candidates with advanced degrees and significant life and work experience. Detailed information about the demographics of the student body and recent employment outcomes may be found in the ABA-required disclosures on the College of Law website.