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As educators, we prepare our graduates to be

responsible members and leaders of the legal profession,

commonwealth, and nation who are dedicated to the

highest standards of ethics, excellence, and professionalism.

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UK Law: A Tradition of Excellence

Lexington: The Heart of the Bluegrass

UK: The Ultimate Student Experience

Curriculum: A Cooperative Learning Environment

1L, 2L, & 3L Curriculum

Program Requirements

Dual Degrees

Study Abroad

Law Library

Student Organizations

Student Organization Events and Awards

Real World Experience: UK Law’s Clinical Offerings

Career Development: Guiding Students in Their Job Search

The Faculty: Dedicated and Accessible

UK Law Admissions: Seeking a Talented and Diverse Student Body

The Admission Process

Admission Requirements

Affording UK Law: Financial Aid and Scholarships

Tuition & Financial Aid

Scholarships

UK Law: Experience it Firsthand

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“ Thank you for your interest in the University of Kentucky College of Law. We have a nationally recognized, yet accessible, faculty and a superb curriculum. Our graduates are leaders at every level of government and in the nonprofit and private sectors. I invite you to visit us soon.”

— David A. Brennen, Dean, UK Law

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Located on UK’s main campus in Lexington, UK Law is large enough for a diverse curriculum, yet small enough to foster relationships and community. Founded in 1908, UK Law has been approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) since 1925 and was elected to the Order of the Coif, the most prestigious national legal honorary society, in 1931.

400FULL-TIME STUDENTS

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ONE OF THE NATION’S FIRST STATE LAW SCHOOLS

ESTABLISHED THE NATION’S FIRST LAW SCHOOL TRIAL PROGRAM IN 1913

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT RANKED UK LAW 58TH IN THE NATION OF THE U.S. BEST LAW SCHOOLS

HOUSES THE KENTUCKY LAW JOURNAL (KLJ) WHICH IS THE 10TH OLDEST STUDENT RUN LAW REVIEW

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3AIRPORTS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE DRIVE

CENTRALLY LOCATED WITHIN A DAY’S DRIVE OF 2/3 OF THE U.S. POPULATION

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE REGION

METROPOLITAN POPULATION (which includes Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Jessamine, Madison, Scott, and Woodford counties)555,000

LEXINGTON-FAYETTE CO. POPULATION 295,800

HORSE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD — 400 HORSE FARMS

15CONVENIENTLY LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF I-64 AND I-75

A beautiful and vibrant city, Lexington is in the heart of the Bluegrass Region which consists of 283 square miles of gently rolling plateau. Traditional products of the area include horses, bourbon, tobacco, and handcrafts, but Lexington is also home to major employers including Ashland, Inc.; JM Smuckers; Lexmark International; Long John Silver’s; Toyota Motor Manufacturing, U.S.A., Inc.; United Parcel Service; and the Valvoline Co. In addition, national organizations that are headquartered in Lexington include the Council of State Governments; National Tour Association; Association of Retail Travel Agents; and the National Horse Center at the Kentucky Horse Park.

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As part of UK’s main campus, UK Law offers a wide range of events and opportunities outside the classroom, both on- and off-campus. Downtown Lexington offers a variety of restaurants, coffee shops, nightlife, and galleries. For off-campus events, visit www.lexarts.org and www.visitlex.com.

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ARBORETUM WALKING & JOGGING PATHS

SINGLETARY CENTERTHE ART MUSEUMWEBB MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGYMARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CULTURAL CENTER INTERNATIONAL CENTERTHE BARNHART & RANDALL GALLERIES

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First-Year (1L) Curriculum

Second-Year (2L) and Third-Year (3L) Curriculum

Fall August – DecemberContracts I 3 credit hoursTorts 4 credit hoursCriminal Law 3 credit hoursCivil Procedure I 3 credit hoursLegal Research & Writing ——————

Spring January – May Contracts II 3 credit hoursProperty 4 credit hoursConstitutional Law I 3 credit hoursCivil Procedure II 3 credit hoursLegal Research & Writing 4 credit hours

The Academic Success Program at UK Law is designed

to provide individual and group support so students can

master learning strategies needed to successfully complete

their first year of law school. The Program consists of a

four day Introduction to Legal Reasoning Program in August,

weekly skills seminars in the Fall semester, optional

individual meetings, and an extensive library of study aids.

As a 2L and 3L the only required curriculum is

Professional Responsibility, a professional skills course,

and a seminar with a substantial writing requirement.

UK Law’s faculty encourages students in their second

and third year to not only take courses in the area they

expect to practice, but also to gain basic legal literacy

and an understanding of the depth and complexity of

the law as a whole. For course descriptions, please visit

www.law.uky.edu/admissions/coursecatalog.

ALL 1L LAW STUDENTS TAKE A SET CURRICULUM WHICH INCLUDES:

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Program Requirements

In order to graduate, students must satisfactorily

complete six semesters of full-time law study and 90 hours

of credit in professional law subjects with a GPA of 2.0

or better. The program is designed to be completed in six

successive semesters of academic residence or, under an

accelerated program, in five semesters and two eight-week

summer sessions, allowing graduation in December of the

third year. Full-time is no less than 10 hours, but students

normally enroll in 14-16 credit hours per semester.

Students may also enroll in any other graduate and

undergraduate courses (not counting toward the JD)

without special approval or the payment of additional fees.

ADVICE FROMCURRENT STUDENTS

“Take time for yourself.”

“Start outlining early!”

“Be sure to ask questions during class.”

“Start on assignments early, as soon as you get them when the information is still fresh.”

“Work together with your classmates. You will get things done faster and more accurately.”

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Dual Degrees

UK Law offers three dual degree programs. They are:

JD/MA, JD/MBA, and JD/MPA. To be admitted to a

dual degree program, students must apply independently

to both programs, as well as the Graduate School, and

meet the admission standards of each. For more

information on the dual degree programs and Graduate

School visit www.law.uky.edu/dual_degrees and

www.research.uky.edu/gs.

• The JD/MA in Diplomacy and International Commerce is offered in cooperation with the Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce. Visit www.uky.edu/pattersonschool for more information.

• The JD/MBA is offered in cooperation with the Gatton College of Business and Economics. Visit www.gatton.uky.edu for more information.

• The JD/MPA is offered in cooperation with the Martin School of Public Policy. Visit www.martin.uky.edu for more information.

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT RANKED THE GATTON COLLEGE WITHIN THE TOP 10 OF MOST POPULAR BUSINESS SCHOOLS 10

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT RANKED THE MARTIN SCHOOL 2ND IN THE NATION IN THE AREA OF PUBLIC BUDGETING AND FINANCE

NUMBER OF RESIDENTS THE PATTERSON SCHOOL ACCEPTS EACH YEAR

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The faculty of the Martin School of Public Policy includes:

Smallest student cohort of all ranked U.S. programs

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Study Abroad

UK Law students have the opportunity to study

abroad, and earn credit, during the Spring semester of

their second or third year. The London Law Consortium

consists of seven law schools and offers a culturally

enriching program in the heart of the Bloomsbury district.

To learn more about the London Law Consortium, visit

www.law.uky.edu/admissions/studyabroad.

Students also have the flexibility to pursue other study

abroad opportunities.

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• Circulation and Reserves

• Reference Services

• Printing, Copying, and Scanning

• Internet Access and Library Desktop Computers

• Library Laptops

• Inter Library Loan (ILL)

• Study Carrels and Study Rooms

LIBRARYSERVICESLaw Library

The Alvin E. Evans Law Library contains the state’s

most comprehensive print collection of primary legal

materials, as well as access to a growing list of premiere

legal databases, including WestlawNext, Lexis Advance,

Checkpoint, Making of Modern Law, and HeinOnline.

In addition, reference services provide students with

assistance in identifying, locating, and using resources

within the collection.

While students have access to the UK wireless network

on campus, the library also maintains desktop computers

within the library, as well as laptops that can be checked

out to law students. The library also houses the UK

Law IT Department where students can receive

technological assistance.

For more information on the Law Library,

visit http://library.law.uky.edu/home or

www.facebook.com/uklawlibrary.

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Student Organizations

American Constitution Society

Appalachian Law Caucus

Asian and Pacific American Law Student Association

Black Law Students Association

Christian Legal Society

Energy and Mineral Law Society

Environmental Law Society

Equine Law Society

Federalist Society

International Law Society

Kentucky Journal for Equine, Agricultural, and Natural Resources Law*

Kentucky Law Journal*

Latino(a) Law Student Association

Legal Running Club

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Moot Court Board*

OUTLaw

Phi Alpha Delta

Student Animal Legal Defense Fund

Student Bar Association

Students for External Engagement and Development

Student Public Interest Law Foundation

Student Veterans Association

Tax Law Society

Trial Advocacy Board*

Women’s Law Caucus

*Students may participate in these competitive co-curricular programs to receive course credit.

The majority of UK Law students are active in one or

more student organizations, all of which provide students

with the opportunity for social activities and community

service. With the long list of student organizations,

there is something for everyone…and if not, students

have the opportunity to create new organizations.

For more information about student organizations, please visit www.law.uky.edu/admissions/studentorgs.

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Student Organizations’ Events and Awards

Black Law Student Association

Thanksgiving Dinner

Clothing Drives

Minority Lawyer Happy Hour and Networking Events

Phi Alpha Delta

Seasonal Tailgates at the Keeneland Race Track

March Madness Bracket Contest

Ping-Pong Tournament

Student Bar Association

Football Tailgate Parties for UK home games

Annual Barristers Bowl Flag Football Game against University of Louisville

Cornhole Tournament

Halloween Costume Party

Barristers Ball

Libel Show

Annual Golf Scrambles

Malpractice Mixer with UK medical and Dental Students

Community Service Projects

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Race Judicata 5K

Student Public Interest Law Foundation

Habitat for Humanity Build

Professor Auction

Faculty-Student Softball Game

Women’s Law Caucus

Mentor/Mentee Happy Hour

Moot Court Board

1st place, George Washington Religious Freedom Moot Court Competition, 2012

Best Oral Advocate, Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court Regional Competition, 2012

Trial Advocacy Board

Kentucky Intrastate winners 6 of 11 years

Winner, regional trial tournament for Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana Law schools, 5 years running

First Place and Best Advocate, Kentucky Mock Trial Tournament, 2012

Regional Finalist, National Trial Competition Seventh Circuit Regional, 2012

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UK Law’s student body is very active and engaged

both in and outside the classroom. Listed below is just

a sampling of some of our student organizations’

annual events and awards.

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The legal community in Lexington is headquartered

downtown near the local and federal courthouses where

they, along with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern

District of Kentucky and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court,

convene. This benefits UK Law and its students by

lending itself to various clinical and externship

opportunities that allow students to obtain practical

experience outside the classroom which helps integrate

substantive and procedural law.

The UK Legal Clinic allows students to integrate their

knowledge of substantive and procedural law with practice

skills, including problem identification and solving,

legal analysis, legal research, interviewing, investigation,

counseling, negotiation, drafting, case planning and

management, and the recognition and resolution of ethical

problems. UK’s Legal Clinic offers an exceptional

introduction to the realities of legal practice and client

representation, whether or not you choose to pursue

a career in public interest law.

Externships and other clinical opportunities outside

UK Law allow students to obtain experience in the general

practice of law including applied research, fact gathering,

interviewing, counseling, investigation, negotiation,

working with outside experts, and trial advocacy.

• UK Legal Clinic

• Children’s Law Center Externship

• Child Advocacy Today Externship

• County Attorney Externship

• Department of Public Advocacy Externship

• Energy and Environment Cabinet Externship

• Innocence Project Externship

• Judicial Clerkship Externship

• Prison Externship

• Prosecutorial Externship

• UK HealthCare Risk Management Office Externship

• UK Office of Legal Counsel Externship

Visit www.law.uky.edu/legalclinic for more information.

OPPORTUNITIESAVAILABLE

“Do your own thinking, and hold yourself accountable for success, but also be willing to reach out to each other, collaborate, offer help, form study groups, and generally treat this endeavor as a cooperative one.”

— Professor Scott Bauries SPECIALTIES: CIVIL PROCEDURE, STATE CONSTITUTIONAL LAW, EDUCATION LAW AND EMPLOYMENT LAW

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UK Law’s Career Development Office is dedicated to

assisting UK Law students in their employment searches.

UK Law’s employment statistics have consistently

exceeded national averages. UK Law students have the

opportunity to take advantage of a wide array of services

such as one-on-one career counseling, as well as assistance

navigating online resources, seminars, workshops, career

speakers, on-campus interviews, programs, and job

postings. UK Law students have the additional benefit

of receiving career and interview advice from former

practicing attorneys who are also UK Law graduates.

In a typical year, the largest percentage of UK Law

graduates usually go directly into private practice or accept

state/federal judicial clerkships. Some also enter careers

in public interest, business, government, academia, or

decide to pursue further education. Although the majority

of UK Law graduates usually practice in Kentucky, others

opt to pursue careers out-of-state. The Career

Development Office partners with the UK Law Alumni

Association to provide UK graduates with contact

information for alumni practicing outside of Kentucky.

For more detailed information on employment

statistics or the Career Development Office, visit

www.law.uky.edu/careers.

“Don’t read cases in a vacuum. Try to see how each case in your casebook fits into a broader pattern or theme.”

— Professor Richard Ausness SPECIALTIES: PRODUCTS LIABILITY, PROPERTY, TRUSTS & ESTATES

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Two of UK Law’s major strengths are the outstanding

quality of the faculty and their dedication to excellent

teaching. UK Law has strong traditions of open doors,

faculty-student interaction, and faculty concern about

students’ progress and success. The faculty teaching

first-year courses are particularly interested in meeting

with students outside of class to help them make a

successful transition to law school.

UK’s teaching faculty represents a variety of educational

backgrounds. Their combined experience includes many

years of work in major law firms, public interest

programs, and clerking for state and federal judges before

selecting teaching careers. For more information on the

UK Law faculty, please visit their individual profiles at

www.law.uky.edu/admissions/facultyprofiles.

64 PERCENTAGE OF OUR FACULTY GRADUATED FROM CURRENT TOP-50 LAW SCHOOLS

37 NUMBER OF CURRENT FACULTY RECEIVING

THE UK GREAT TEACHER AWARD

PROFESSORS RECENTLY CITED BY THE U.S. SUPREME COURT

Fact. UK Law Faculty...

“The best way to prepare for law school exams is by taking practice exams.”

— Professor Brian Frye SPECIALTIES: CIVIL PROCEDURE, COPYRIGHT, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION

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The Admission Process

For an indication of your probability of admission to UK Law “based on the numbers” visit www.law.uky.edu/admissions/grid.

Non-Academic Factors Other non-academic factors taken into

consideration include:

• Geographic diversity

• Cultural background

• Achievements and leadership positions

• Perseverance and accomplishment under adverse circumstances

• Diversity of reasons for attending law school

• Potential for providing legal services to under-served segments of the population

However, your application must show evidence

of your ability to succeed academically at UK Law

before non-academic factors can play a role in the

admission decision.

The admission process at UK Law involves a “full-file

review” of each candidate’s application. The goal is to

admit a talented and diverse student body that enhances

the educational process while serving the needs of the

Commonwealth of Kentucky and the legal profession.

UK Law accepts entering student applications for the

Fall semester only, and does not offer a part-time program.

We encourage you to visit, call, or email UK Law

Admissions with any questions. Please note that we do not

hold interviews as part of the application/admission process.

Numerical Factors In measuring your academic potential, the Admissions

Committee will begin with your undergraduate grade point

average (GPA) and your score on the Law School Admission

Test (LSAT).

Academic Factors Additional factors considered in your

application include:

• Writing skills

• Trend of college grades

• Letters of recommendation

• Interval between college graduation and your law school application

• Performance of students from your undergraduate school

• College grading and course selection patterns

• Effect outside work could have on your undergraduate performance

SEPTEMBER 1UK Law application is available to candidates on www.lsac.org

FEBRUARY 1Priority application deadline for scholarship consideration

FEBRUARY LSATLast LSAT accepted by UK Law for Fall applicants

MARCH 15Application deadline for all applicants for the upcoming Fall

MARCH 15Priority Deadline to file your FAFSA for federal financial aid

NOVEMBERAdmission decisions begin on a rolling basis

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Admission Requirements

All applicants for admission to UK Law must meet

the following requirements.

Application and Fee Your application and $50 application fee (paid by credit

card) must be submitted online through the Law School

Admission Council (LSAC) at www.lsac.org.

Transcripts You must obtain a bachelor’s degree from an accredited

institution prior to enrollment at UK Law. Transcript(s)

should be submitted to the LSAC Credential Assembly

Service (CAS). Be sure to provide transcripts from all

institutions from which you have received credits.

Law School Admission Test (LSAT) Score(s)Registration and information for the LSAT are

available from LSAC. If you have multiple LSAT scores,

the Admissions Committee will review all scores, but

will consider only your highest score. UK Law requires

you to retake the LSAT if your most recent test was more

than three years before your expected enrollment.

Credential Assembly Service (CAS)CAS simplifies the admission process by providing a

centralized service to submit application materials. You

should register for the LSAT and CAS at the same time.

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Character and Background ExplanationsUK Law’s application includes certain questions concerning

your character and background to be a member of the

practicing bar. These questions relate to prior criminal or

disciplinary charges, claims of fraudulent or deceptive

conduct, and similar issues. Be sure to provide a complete

explanation for any “yes” answer to these questions. Because

of the standard of truthfulness to which lawyers are held,

failure to report any such charge can have more serious

consequences than the charge itself. The Admissions

Committee will consider your answers in its review, but a

“yes” answer in most cases will not, in and of itself,

preclude your admission. If you do answer “yes” to any of

the character and background questions, you may want to

check with the Board of Bar Admissions or Supreme Court

in the state where you intend to practice, to make sure that

you will not be precluded from admission to the bar.

Other Materials (optional)

You may submit an addendum addressing other

information you believe may be relevant to your

application.

Visit www.lsac.org for more information on applying, taking the LSAT, and registering for the CAS.

Personal StatementYou must submit a personal statement in accordance

with the instructions on the application. You must

write the statement yourself using your own words

and ideas. Your statement will be used both as a sample

of your writing ability and for insight. For advice on

writing an effective personal statement, visit

www.law.uky.edu/admissions/FAQ.

Letters of Recommendation (two required)

The Admissions Committee requires you provide

at least two letters of recommendation from those with

personal knowledge of your abilities and qualifications

to study law. The Admissions Committee places the most

weight on letters from professors who have taught you

and are familiar with your academic strengths, but will

consider all recommendation letters to the extent that the

writers actually know you and can speak to your academic

potential, relevant personal qualities, and circumstances.

“Lawyers are professional writers. Seek out opportunities to develop strong analytical and rhetorical skills throughout your entire course of study. Doing so will indeed pay off in practice.”

— Professor Melissa Henke SPECIALTIES: LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING

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Applying for Financial AidAt UK Law, federal financial aid is administered by

the UK Office of Student Financial Aid (SFA) and is

designed to ensure that all students admitted to UK

Law are able to meet the basic costs of their education.

For questions or more information, contact SFA at

859.257.3172 or visit www.uky.edu/financialaid.

If you are interested in receiving federal financial

aid, you must complete and file the Free Application

for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You can apply

online beginning January 1 at www.fafsa.ed.gov using

UK’s Title IV code, 001989. For priority consideration,

you should file the FAFSA by March 15 for the

upcoming school year.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Federal financial aid is available to UK Law students from the following programs:

• Federal Perkins Loans

• Federal Direct Loans (unsubsidized)

• Federal Graduate Direct PLUS Loans

• Federal Work-Study

For additional information visit www.law.uky.edu/admissions/financialaid and www.studentaid.ed.gov.

UK Law provides a high quality legal education

at a comparatively low cost for both resident and

non-resident students. Tuition is set each Spring

for the following academic year and is subject to

change at the University’s discretion.

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Scholarships

Because of the generous support of alumni and friends,

UK Law is able to offer scholarship assistance each year

to many students. However, due to the high caliber of

its student body, UK Law is unable to offer scholarships

to all entering students. In many cases, scholarships

are larger the first year, since students are not permitted

to work. Scholarships may be renewable for the second

and third years of law school, and UK Law students

will have the opportunity to apply for new scholarships

as a second and third year student.

Merit ScholarshipsIf you are accepted to UK Law, you will be automatically

considered for merit scholarships. These awards are available

to both Kentucky resident and non-resident applicants. In

awarding merit scholarships, UK Law will consider your

academic honors, undergraduate GPA, LSAT score(s), and

any additional information you choose to submit.

Diversity ScholarshipsUK Law awards part of its scholarship funds on the

basis of educational disadvantage, low-income status,

minority status, and other contributions to diversity.

These awards are available to both Kentucky resident and

non-resident applicants. In making diversity scholarship

awards, UK Law will consider the information you have

included in your application.

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University FellowshipsUK sponsors fellowships for UK undergraduates

who go on to attend UK Law. For more information

on the application process for these fellowships, visit

www.research.uky.edu/gs/studentfunding/fellowships/html.

Bert Combs ScholarshipThe Bert Combs Scholarship was endowed in

1992 to memorialize the achievements of Kentucky’s

50th governor, Bert Thomas Combs. One Bert

Combs Scholar is selected each year from the brightest

and best law school applicants, among both Kentucky

resident and non-resident candidates.

Ashland Inc. Legal ScholarshipThe Ashland Inc. Legal Scholarship was initiated

in 1995 by endowed gifts from UK Law alumni in

partnership with matching funds from Ashland Inc.

Applicants for the Ashland Inc. Scholarship must

be Kentucky residents and demonstrate the need to

borrow funds to attend law school.

JANUARYUK Law begins making scholarship decisions

FEBRUARY 1Priority application deadline for scholarship consideration

MARCH 15Application deadline for all applicants for the upcoming fall

MARCH 1Application must be complete for scholarship consideration

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VISITING UK LAW

CONTACT US.

HAVE QUESTIONS?

If you are interested in visiting the University of Kentucky College of Law in Lexington,Kentucky, call 859.218.1699 or e-mail uklawadmissions@uky.edu to arrange your visit.

Would you like to learn more about UK Law?

In the Fall, UK Law representatives are available to answer

your questions at numerous local, state, and national

recruiting events. To meet a UK Law representative, visit

www.law.uky.edu/admissions/recruiting.

Each Fall, UK Law hosts information sessions where

prospective students can learn about UK Law and the

application process. To view and register for upcoming

sessions, visit www.law.uky.edu/admissions/events.

During the Fall and Spring semesters, UK Law students

are available to give you a tour of the law school and escort

you to visit a first-year class. To schedule a visit, register at

www.law.uky.edu/admissions/tours.

For additional information about UK Law, visit

www.law.uky.edu.

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AccreditationThe University of Kentucky is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees.

The University of Kentucky College of Law is a member of the Association of American Law Schools, and is approved by the American Bar Association.

Statement of Non-discriminationThe University of Kentucky is committed to a policy of providing educational opportunities to all academically qualified students regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.

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