Hamline University School of Law
General Info
Hamline University School of Law is a private law school affiliated with Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota. The School of Law was founded in 1972 as the Midwestern School of Law by a group of legal professionals. It was then absorbed by Hamline University as its own School of Law, making Hamline one of the few smaller universities to support a full law school. The School is accredited by the American Bar Association.
Contact information
- (Website) https://www.mitchellhamline.edu/
- (Admissions Dean) admissions@mitchellhamline.edu
- (Location) St. Paul, MN
Hamline Law School Admissions
Hamline Law School is considered a Somewhat Competitive law school, which accepts only 62% of its applicants. Comparatively, Hamline is Higher than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | 464 | 287 (61.85%) | 71 (15.3%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 3.00 | 3.25 | 3.52 |
| LSAT | 149 | 152 | 156 |
Tuition And Financial Aid
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $40,128 | $40,128 |
| Part Time | $28,882 | $28,882 |
Living Expenses
- Living on-campus: $14,370
- Living off-campus: $20,227
- Living at home: $20,227
Important Dates
- Early Decision 1: N/A
- Early Decision 2: N/A
- Regular Decision: N/A
- Application Fee: N/A
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Hamline Law School Community
Hamline Law School is considered to have a Somewhat Favorable student to faculty ratio. The average class size for 1L sections is approximately Above Average compared to other law schools. Student diversity at Hamline is Below Average.
Student body
Faculty Statistics
- Full Time: 12
- Part Time: 61
Faculty
- # Female Faculty: 41
- # Minority Faculty: 3
Ratio
21.6 Students
1 Faculty
Housing Options
- On Campus Housing: Yes
- Graduate Housing: Yes
- Law Specific Housing: No
Hamline 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. Hamline Law School 1L section size is 13% smaller than law schools in Minnesota and 17% smaller than all PRIVATE law schools.
1L Section Size Comparison
Positions Available in Advanced Courses
- Simulation Courses: 770
- Faculty Supervised Clinics: 66
Students Involved in Advanced Activities
- Field Placements: 67
- Law Journals: 70
- Moot Court/Mock Trials: 0
Attrition Rates
- First Year: 6.4%
- Second Year: 20.7%
- Third Year: 1.7%
- Fourth Year: 0.0%
Hamline Law School Employment
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The Hamline Law School class of 2023 had an employment rate of 90% with 1% pursuing an additional degree.
Employment Comparison
In 2023, 75.0%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
Type of Employment
- Law Firms: 35.0%
- Business: 33.0%
- Government: 15.0%
- Public Interest: 4.0%
- Academia: 2.0%
- Minnesota: 69%
- Wisconsin: 8%
- California: 1%
Bar Passage Rates
- Reporting: 75.0%
- First Time Takers: 188
- Average School: 75.2%
- Average State: 83.7%
- Pass Difference: -8.5%
Top Bar Jurisdiction
- Minnesota: 83.7%
- Passed: 106 of 141 (75.2%)
- State Average: 83.7%
- Difference: -8.5%