Basic Consumer Information
Special note to applicants regarding admission to practice law (character and fitness):
The University of La Verne College of Law encourages applicants to contact the state bar in those states in which they have an interest to secure information on the bar examination and certain character requirements. Bar examiners in most states review the character and fitness of applicants for a law license and seek background information on each applicant that is relevant to the appropriateness of granting a professional credential. Failure to disclose background information on the application including prior criminal offenses or other disciplinary actions can result in revocation of the admissions offer or other disciplinary action including disenrollment after matriculation.
Admission and Enrollment Data
Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs
Financial Aid
Tuition Refund/Credit Policy
Composition and Number of Faculty and Administrators
Curricular Offerings
Library Resources
Physical Facilities
Employment Statistics
About the College of Law
About the University
Bar Passage Rates
State Bar of California: www.calbar.ca.gov
American Bar Association: www.abanet.org/legaled/baradmissions/bar.html
Admission and Enrollment Data:
| Profile of Fall 2012 entering class | |
| 1L Applications: | 279 |
| 1L Admitted applicants: | 121 |
| 1L Enrolled students: | 44 |
| Full-time | 34 |
| Part-time | 10 |
| Median LSAT: | 151 |
| 75% LSAT: | 154 |
| 25% LSAT: | 147 |
| Median GPA: | 2.78 |
| 75% GPA: | 3.15 |
| 25% GPA: | 2.46 |
| Men: | 59% |
| Women: | 41% |
| Minority students: | 50% |
Total student enrollment for 2012-2013 academic year: 188 students
Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs (2012-2013)
| Tuition | |
| Full time, per semester | $19,950 |
| Part time, per semester | $12,955 |
| Part time, per semester (Students entering before Fall 2011) |
$14,965 |
| Per Credit Hour and Summer per credit hour for students entering after Spring 2011 |
$1,340 |
| Fees | |
| Application | $50 |
| Bar Readiness Fee, per semester | $308-$789 |
| Graduation | $250 |
| Late Financial Arrangement | $100-300 |
| Late Registration | $100 |
| Library (Fall/Spring) | $120 |
| Licensing Exam Fee (one-time fee) | $30 |
| Lost ID card | $5 |
| Lost Parking Permit, semester/annual | $50/$95 |
| Missed Payment Fee | $25 |
| Multipurpose (Fall/Spring) | $246 |
| Parking, semester/annual | $50/$95 |
| Returned Check/Rejected Credit Card | $25 |
| Student Bar Association, per semester | $50 |
| Transcript, per copy | $6 |
| Transcript (24-hour turnaround), per copy | $15 |
| Cost of Living | |
| Books & Supplies | $1,656 |
| Room & Board | $18,225 |
| Transportation | $1,206 |
| Personal & Misc. | $2,853 |
| Loan Fees | $370 |
| Total Expenses | $24,310 |
Financial Aid
The University of La Verne, in an attempt to bring higher education within the reach of qualified men and women, makes financial assistance available through a variety of grants, scholarships, and loan programs. Generous merit scholarships are available. Most loans are based upon the computed financial need of the student as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) filed with the Department of Education.
Scholarship Retention Data Worksheet
| # Student Matriculating In | # Entering With Conditional Scholarships | # Whose Conditional Scholarships Have Since been Reduced | # Whose Conditional Scholarships Have Since been Eliminated |
| Fall 2011 | 39 | 8 | 10 |
| Spring 2011 | 15 | 4 | 4 |
| Fall 2010 | 150 | 77 | 26 |
Tuition Refund/Credit Policy
The University of La Verne refund/credit policy is as follows: withdrawal during the first week of classes, 100% refund/credit; withdrawal during the second week of classes, 75% refund/credit; withdrawal during the third week of classes, 50% refund/credit; withdrawal after the third week of classes, no refund/credit.
Enrollment Data
Enrollment on a FULL-TIME basis: (include semester abroad enrollment)
| JD1 | JD2 | JD3 | Sub Total | Non-JD | Non Law | Other | Total | |
| Men | 16 | 11 | 34 | 61 | - | - | - | 61 |
| Women | 15 | 10 | 36 | 61 | - | - | - | 61 |
| Total | 31 | 21 | 70 | 122 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 122 |
Enrollment on a PART-TIME basis: (include semester abroad enrollment)
| JD1 | JD2 | JD3 | JD4 | Sub Total | Non-JD | Non Law | Other | Total | |
| Men | 10 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 39 | - | - | - | 39 |
| Women | 3 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 27 | - | - | - | 27 |
| Total | 13 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66 |
Number of students for which accommodations are provided
| J.D. | 7 |
| Non JD and Non Law | 0 |
J.D. Enrollment on February 1, 2012 (include semester abroad enrollment)
| Full- Time | 153 |
| Part-Time | 87 |
Attrition/Graduation Rates
Involuntary academic Attrition from the 2011-2012 academic year
| MEN | WOMEN | |||||||
| JD1 | JD2 | JD3 | JD4 | JD1 | JD2 | JD3 | JD4 | |
| Nonresident Alien | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Race and Ethnicity Unknown | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Hispanics of any race | 3 | - | 1 | - | 2 | 1 | - | - |
| FOR NON-HISPANICS ONLY: | ||||||||
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Asian | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| Black or African American | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| White | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - |
| Two or More Races | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| SUBTOTAL (Minority Categories) | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| TOTAL: | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Transfer Attrition from the 2011-2012 academic year
| MEN | WOMEN | |||||||
| JD1 | JD2 | JD3 | JD4 | JD1 | JD2 | JD3 | JD4 | |
| Nonresident Alien | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Race and Ethnicity Unknown | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Hispanics of any race | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| FOR NON-HISPANICS ONLY: | ||||||||
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Black or African American | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| White | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - |
| Two or More Races | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| SUBTOTAL (Minority Categories) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TOTAL: | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total J.D. Degrees Awarded between 10/06/2011 through 10/05/2012
| Men | Women | |
| Nonresident Alien | 2 | 3 |
| Race and Ethnicity Unknown | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanics of any race | 7 | 9 |
| FOR NON-HISPANICS ONLY: | ||
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 1 | - |
| Asian | 4 | 8 |
| Black or African American | - | 5 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | - | - |
| White | 39 | 24 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 1 |
| SUBTOTAL (Minority Categories) | 13 | 23 |
| TOTAL | 54 | 50 |
Composition and Number of Faculty and Administrators
As of the Fall 2012 semester, La Verne Law employs 15 full-time
faculty members, with an additional 13 adjunct professors.
Student/faculty ratio: 13.62:1
Faculty and Administration
| Total | Men | Woman | Minorities | |||||
| Spr | Fall | Spr | Fall | Spr | Fall | Spr | Fall | |
| Full-time | 15 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 2 | - |
| Other Full-time | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| Deans, librarians, & others who teach | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| Part-time | 26 | 13 | 21 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Total | 46 | 28 | 31 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 8 |
Additional administrators include the Dean, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Assistant Dean for the Center for Academic & Bar Readiness, Director of the Law Library, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs & Career Services, Director of Admissions & Financial Aid, Director of Development, Director of Administration, and the Registrar.
Curricular Offerings
Juris Doctor degree (J.D.)
Dual Degree Programs: J.D./M.B.A., J.D./M.P.A.
Full-time and part-time programs
Professional skills program, clinical externships, moot court
Download the current catalog with complete course descriptions.
Library Resources
The primary function of the Law Library is to meet the study and research needs of the College of Law’s student body and faculty. The collection includes federal and California statutory law, court opinions, administrative rules and regulations, all titles of the California Continuing Education of the Bar, major treatises on a variety of legal topics, form and practice books, and numerous legal periodicals. The Law Library’s print and microform holdings exceed 280,000 volumes. The Law Library is continually updating its core collection by supplementing present holdings and adding additional materials from other jurisdictions and areas of the law.
The Law Library has a variety of advanced electronic research methods available for student use. Most applications are accessible via the Internet on a wireless network, so students and faculty are able to conduct research from various access points. Among the products available are Westlaw and LexisNexis (online computerized legal research databases), LegalTrac (a legal periodical index), Hein Online (a full-text archive of legal journals), a growing number of additional databases, and the Internet. Students and other users of the Law Library may check the availability of resources through the University’s online catalog, LEOPAC.
The College of Law Library also serves as a selective depository for federal and California state government documents.
The Law Library is open seven days a week, with late night hours Monday through Thursday. Library staff are available to assist in locating desired materials. Reference services may also be arranged. For additional information regarding the Law Library, contact (909) 460-2070.
Physical Facilities
In January 2001, the University of La Verne College of Law opened the doors to its state-of-the-art law campus in the City of Ontario, in Southern California’s Inland Empire, one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas of the United States.
The College of Law is located on a seven-acre site next to the Ontario Civic Center and the new Ontario City Library. With a spacious atrium tower and well-appointed classrooms, seminar rooms, and a courtroom, the College of Law building has approximately 64,000 square feet. Classrooms are equipped with the latest in audiovisual technologies, and Internet access is provided throughout campus via a combination of hardwired and wireless connections. The College of Law moot courtroom is equipped with a cutting edge digital video recording and editing system. Additionally, the computer lab provides 30 up-to-date student workstations.
About the College of Law
Founded in 1970
Located in Ontario, California
About the University
University of La Verne founded in 1891
University of La Verne accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Bar Passage Rates
University of La Verne College of Law 2011 Bar Passage Statistics as reported to the American Bar Association:
| First Time Takers: 110 | Avg. Pass Diff: -16.18 | ||||
| Reporting %: 99.09 | Avg. School %: 55.05 | Avg.State%: 71.23 | |||
| Jurisdiction | Takers | Passers | Pass % | State % | Diff % |
| California | 104 | 57 | 54.81 | 72.15 | -17.34 |
| Colorado | 2 | 2 | 100.00 | 86.02 | 13.98 |
| New York | 1 | 0 | NA | 85.03 | -85.03 |
| Arizona | 1 | 0 | NA | 75.61 | -75.61 |
| Utah | 1 | 1 | 100.00 | 88.27 | 11.73 |
For further information about La Verne Law, please click here to view the Standard 509 information report from the ABA Annual Questionnaire.