Belmont Law School
General Info
Belmont University College of Law
Contact information
- (Website) https://www.belmont.edu/law/
- (Admissions Dean) law@belmont.edu
- (Location) Nashville, TN
Belmont Law School Admissions
Belmont Law School is considered a Somewhat Competitive law school, which accepts only 63% of its applicants. Comparatively, Belmont is Higher than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2027 | 443 | 278 (62.75%) | 89 (20.1%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 3.07 | 3.41 | 3.68 |
| LSAT | 152 | 154 | 158 |
Tuition And Financial Aid
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $38,140 | $38,140 |
| Part Time | N/A | N/A |
Living Expenses
- Living on-campus: $25,550
- Living off-campus: $25,550
- Living at home: $25,550
Important Dates
- Early Decision 1: 12/01
- Early Decision 2: N/A
- Regular Decision: 07/31
- Application Fee: $50
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Belmont Law School Community
Belmont Law School is considered to have a Somewhat Favorable student to faculty ratio. The average class size for 1L sections is approximately Average compared to other law schools. Student diversity at Belmont is Below Average.
Student body
Faculty Statistics
- Full Time: 14
- Part Time: 0
Faculty
- # Female Faculty: 10
- # Minority Faculty: 4
Ratio
17.1 Students
1 Faculty
Housing Options
- On Campus Housing: No
- Graduate Housing: No
- Law Specific Housing: No
Belmont Law School Curriculum
The size of 1L sections affects the quality and consistency of teaching in law schools. Generally with smaller 1L section sizes, students receive more individualized attention. Belmont Law School 1L section size is 39% smaller than law schools in Tennessee and 161% smaller than all PRIVATE law schools.
1L Section Size Comparison
Positions Available in Advanced Courses
- Simulation Courses: 463
- Faculty Supervised Clinics: 0
Students Involved in Advanced Activities
- Field Placements: 77
- Law Journals: 19
- Moot Court/Mock Trials: 0
Attrition Rates
- First Year: 14.6%
- Second Year: 2.7%
- Third Year: 1.1%
- Fourth Year: 0.0%
Belmont Law School Employment
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The Belmont Law School class of 2022 had an employment rate of 91% with 2% pursuing an additional degree.
Employment Comparison
In 2022, 93.0%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
Type of Employment
- Law Firms: 45.0%
- Business: 25.0%
- Government: 18.0%
- Public Interest: 3.0%
- Academia: 1.0%
- Tennessee: 90%
- Texas: 4%
- Georgia: 2%
Bar Passage Rates
- Reporting: 93.0%
- First Time Takers: 114
- Average School: 70.8%
- Average State: 74.5%
- Pass Difference: -3.8%
Top Bar Jurisdiction
- Tennessee: 74.5%
- Passed: 75 of 106 (70.8%)
- State Average: 74.5%
- Difference: -3.8%