J.D. Admissions

Welcome to the University of Connecticut School of Law

The University of Connecticut School of Law, one of the leading public law schools in the United States, provides a comprehensive and progressive education in which students are exposed to both theoretical and practical aspects of the legal field. The course of study reflects the diversity and intellectual ambition of the students and faculty. The Law School is deeply committed to a high level of civil discourse. The environment is collegial, and the unusually low student-to-teacher ratio assures regular close contact with some of the nation's leading legal practitioners and scholars.

The Law School's beautiful 21-acre campus is listed on the National Registry of Historic Sites. Equally inviting is the campus' surrounding area, the splendidly historic West End of Hartford. Beautiful and architecturally significant homes abound, many of which provide living accomodations for students. The area is rich in tradition, offering widely varied dining and entertainment choices in an historic setting.

Admissions Professionals

• Karen DeMeola, Assistant Dean for Admissions and Student Finance
• Gabriel Rosenberg, Director of Admissions
• Ellen Rutt, Associate Dean for Admissions, Student Finance, and Career Services

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Getting In

• Admissions Criteria
• Class of 2010 Profile

J.D. Application and Fees

• Application Process: Overview
• Application Materials
• Application Instructions
• Transfer & Visiting Students

Costs

• Costs of Attending the University of Connecticut School of Law
• Tuition Waivers

Scholarships

All applicants admitted to the Law School are considered for merit-based Scholarships including, Dean's Scholarships and named scholarships from the Law School Foundation. There is no separate application required for named scholarships, however, if you believe you meet the criteria, the committee will accept a statement regarding your qualifications.

In addition to merit scholarships, the Law School also awards need-based scholarships and grants. Tuition remission and opportunity grant money is awarded by the Student Finance Office. Regardless of whether or not an admissions decision has been rendered, students must apply for need-based aid and meet all financial aid deadlines.

• Dean's Scholarships are awarded annually by the dean of the Law School to a small number of incoming first-year students who have shown exceptional promise.
• Named Scholarships
• Competitions, Fellowships, & Scholarships
• Need-based Scholarships (Student Finance Application Required)

Programs

• Programs Overview
• Course Catalog
• Academic Programs
  • J.D. Degree Requirements
  • Dual-Degree Programs
  • Clinical Opportunities
  • Certificate Programs
  • Insurance Law Center
  • Center for Children's Advocacy
  • Connecticut Urban Legal Initiative
  • Study Abroad

Student Life

• Career Services
• Student Employment Office
• Computers and Technology
• Events Calendar Law School and University-wide events
• Living in Hartford
• Student Bar Association (SBA)
• Law Journals

Visit the Law School

• Schedule a Campus Tour
• Campus Map & Directions

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