2025 Entering J.D. Class Profile

Incoming Class at a Glance

The incoming class at the University of Âé¶¹ÉçÇø of Law is as dynamic and diverse as the fields they will one day impact. Out of a pool of 3,342 applicants, 208 students were enrolled, each bringing with them a wealth of experience, backgrounds and talents that will enrich our community.

This cohort includes veterans from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard; legal interns; teachers; paralegals; engineers; rock climbing instructors; construction workers; nurses; nonprofit advocates; and even a professional stand-up comedian. They have demonstrated leadership as student government presidents, mock trial captains and club leaders while also contributing to their communities through organizations such as AmeriCorps, Teach for America, the Montana Innocence Project, the Seattle Clemency Project and the Civil Rights Justice Center. Several students have interned with federal public defenders, served as interns for congressional or Senate offices, or worked with nonprofits like the Women's Law Center of Maryland.

Fluent in languages including Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, German, French, Bengali and Italian, many students are children of immigrants or immigrants themselves. They have also studied and lived abroad, adding a global perspective to their legal aspirations.

In addition, they are musicians, athletes, podcasters, mentors and volunteers, embodying creativity, resilience and an unwavering commitment to service.

Together, their unique journeys and shared passion for making a difference will significantly shape their impact at Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Law and beyond.


Quick Facts

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  • 3,423 JD applicants; 667 admitted; 208 enrolled.
  • Average age: 25. Range: 21-43.
  • 98 colleges and universities represented.
  • Gap years: 30%, less than 1; 36% 2-4; 34% 5 or more.
  • GPA range: 3.87 (75th), 3.60 (25th).
  • LSAT range: 167 (75th), 162 (25th).
  • Gender breakdown: 64% female; 33% male; 3% non-binary.
  • 30 states and 6 countries represented.
  • 42% students of color.

Academics

  • First-Generation
    17%
    College
  • First-Generation
    84%
    Professional
  • 3
    Fullbright Scholars
  • 1
    Truman Scholar
  • 2
    Husky 100
  • 1
    Ph.D.
  • Stem Degrees
    22
    (11%)

Service

  • 4
    AmeriCorp
  • 1
    Peace Corp
  • 1
    Teach for America
  • Veterans
    14
    (Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force)

A World of Impact

  • College Athletes
    18
    (1 Former Pro)
  • 12
    Musical Instruments
  • 2
    Film Producers
  • 1
    Registered Patent Agent
  • 1
    Elected State Representative
  • Languages
    25
    Spoken, Written or Read
  • Worked or Studied in
    35
    Countries

Languages Spoken

  • Amharic
  • Arabic
  • Cantonese
  • Darija (Moroccan Arabic)
  • English
  • Farsi
  • French
  • German
  • Hebrew
  • Hindi
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Latvian
  • Mandarin
  • Mongolian
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Punjabi
  • Russian
  • Spanish
  • Tagalog
  • Taiwanese Hokkien
  • Tigrinya
  • Urdu

Countries worked or studied in

A world map highlighting the following countries.
  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Brazil
  • Canada
  • China
  • Colombia
  • Egypt
  • Eritrea
  • Ethiopia
  • France
  • Germany
  • Hong Kong
  • India
  • Iran
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Latvia
  • Macau
  • Mexico
  • Mongolia
  • Morocco
  • Pakistan
  • Philippines
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Russia
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Singapore
  • South Korea
  • Spain
  • Switzerland
  • Taiwan
  • United Arab Emirates
  • United States