Why should you choose Alabama Law? Whether it’s the low student-to-faculty ratio, high bar passage and employment rates, stellar placement in federal clerkships, opportunities in public interest and public service, numerous advocacy teams and journals, clinical experiences, or international programs, the list of wonderful things happening at our law school seems to never end. And having all this at an affordable cost in an exciting and collegial environment makes Alabama Law the destination for outstanding students, faculty and staff.
2024-25 Tuition
- $24,480 Resident
- $46,700 Nonresident
- A “Best Value” Law School, according to the National Jurist
Student Body and Faculty
- 394 JD students
- 25,000+ hours of community service were provided by our students last year through our clinics and Public Interest Institute.
- 25+ student organizations
- 7.0 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Law School applicants are considered automatically for first-year scholarships. Many students also receive loans through the University’s Student Financial Aid Office. Students interested in seeking financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon after January 1 as possible. The FAFSA may be completed online at fafsa.ed.gov.
After Graduation
- Our 2021 Ultimate Bar Passage Rate was 94.5%.*
- 95.1% of our 2023 graduates were employed or pursuing advanced degrees within 10 months of graduation. See Employment Summary for 2023 Graduates.
- According to ABA data, Alabama Law regularly ranks among the top 10 nationally for federal clerkship placements.
- Alumni are located in 50 states.
Degrees Offered
- Juris Doctor (JD)
- JD/MBA (Joint Program)
- JD/MA, PhD in Political Science (Dual Enrollment Program)
- JD/MPA (Dual Enrollment Program)
- JD/PhD in Economics (Dual Enrollment Program)
- JD/MS in Civil Engineering (Dual Enrollment Program)
- JD/MSW in Social Work (Dual Enrollment Program)
- Master of Laws (LLM) – International Graduate Program
Class of 2027 Profile
- 1421 applications received
- 117 students enrolled
- 48 undergraduate institutions represented
- 23 states represented
- 19 countries outside the United States were locations in which members of the Class of 2027 studied, lived, or worked
- 9 languages spoken by the Class of 2026
- Members of the class earned advanced degrees in Advertising and Public Relations, Business Administration, English, Healthcare Administration, Public Administration Computer science, and Mathematics before attending law school
- LSAT**: Median – 165; 75th percentile – 168; 25th percentile – 158
- UGPA: Median – 3.95; 75th percentile – 4.04; 25th percentile – 3.68
Special Features and Academic Programs
- Governmental Affairs Certificate
- Public Interest Law Certificate
- International and Comparative Law Certificate
- Public Interest Institute
- Summer and Academic Year Externship Programs
- Semester-Long Federal Externship Program in Washington, D.C.
- 15+ Trial Advocacy and Moot Court Teams
- Academic Success Programs
Clinical Programs
- Appellate Advocacy Clinic
- Children’s Rights Clinic
- Civil Law Clinic
- Criminal Defense Clinic
- Domestic Violence Law Clinic
- Entrepreneurship & Nonprofit Clinic
- Mediation Law Clinic
Every Alabama Law student is guaranteed a clinical experience.
Journals
- Alabama Law Review
- The Journal of the Legal Profession
- Law & Psychology Review
- Alabama Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Law Review
Study Abroad
- Tel Aviv University (Tel Aviv, Israel)
- University of the West of England (Bristol, UK)
[Quick Facts Updated September 2024]