Quinnipiac Law School
General Info
Quinnipiac College School of Law, located in Quinnipiac University, is the youngest law school in the U.S. state of Connecticut, having received full accreditation from the American Bar Association in 1995. The law school was part of the University of Bridgeport until it broke away for Quinnipiac in the early 1990s. The school is currently becoming more selective and has cut the amount of newly admitted students per year in half. In the last year Quinnipiac University School of Law was moved into the third tier in US News Rankings.
Contact information
- (Website) https://www.law.quinnipiac.edu/
- (Admissions Dean) law@quinnipiac.edu
- (Location) Hamden, CT
Quinnipiac Law School Admissions
Quinnipiac Law School is considered a Somewhat Competitive law school, which accepts only 64% of its applicants. Comparatively, Quinnipiac is Significantly Higher than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | 614 | 387 (63.03%) | 93 (15.1%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 3.10 | 3.42 | 3.55 |
| LSAT | 149 | 152 | 155 |
Tuition And Financial Aid
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $48,049 | $48,049 |
| Part Time | $33,859 | $33,859 |
Living Expenses
- Living on-campus: N/A
- Living off-campus: $19,684
- Living at home: $13,646
Important Dates
- Early Decision 1: N/A
- Early Decision 2: N/A
- Regular Decision: N/A
- Application Fee: $65
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Quinnipiac Law School Community
Quinnipiac Law School is considered to have a Favorable student to faculty ratio. The average class size for 1L sections is approximately Above Average compared to other law schools. Student diversity at Quinnipiac is Below Average.
Student body
Faculty Statistics
- Full Time: 23
- Part Time: 40
Faculty
- # Female Faculty: 28
- # Minority Faculty: 2
Ratio
11.6 Students
1 Faculty
Housing Options
- On Campus Housing: No
- Graduate Housing: No
- Law Specific Housing: No
Quinnipiac 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. Quinnipiac Law School 1L section size is 24% smaller than law schools in Connecticut and 11% smaller than all PRIVATE law schools.
1L Section Size Comparison
Positions Available in Advanced Courses
- Simulation Courses: 740
- Faculty Supervised Clinics: 129
Students Involved in Advanced Activities
- Field Placements: 69
- Law Journals: 42
- Moot Court/Mock Trials: 0
Attrition Rates
- First Year: 8.6%
- Second Year: 1.5%
- Third Year: 0.9%
- Fourth Year: 0.0%
Quinnipiac Law School Employment
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The Quinnipiac Law School class of 2023 had an employment rate of 84% with 2% pursuing an additional degree.
Employment Comparison
In 2023, 72.1%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
Type of Employment
- Law Firms: 47.0%
- Business: 25.0%
- Government: 15.0%
- Public Interest: 3.0%
- Academia: 4.0%
- Connecticut: 75%
- New York: 6%
- Massachusetts: 4%
Bar Passage Rates
- Reporting: 72.1%
- First Time Takers: 140
- Average School: 88.1%
- Average State: 87.7%
- Pass Difference: 0.5%
Top Bar Jurisdiction
- Connecticut: 87.7%
- Passed: 89 of 101 (88.1%)
- State Average: 87.7%
- Difference: 0.5%