History and Accreditation
Founded in 1879 and accredited by the ABA in 1929 and the AALS in 1930

Law School Enrollment
573 (full-time, part-time, and LL.M.)

Valparaiso University Enrollment
More than 4,000 from most states and more than 40 countries.

2011 Entering Class Profile
Our 218 new students possess a wide range of life experiences, proven leadership and team skills. Seventy-nine (36%) are from groups underrepresented in the law and five are from other countries. Collectively, they attended undergraduate and graduate schools in 30 states, the District of Columbia, and 5 foreign countries, and are fluent in 23 languages other than English.

Financial Aid
90% of students receive financial assistance through scholarships and federal loans.

Cost of Attendance
Tuition for the 2011–12 academic year for full-time students is $37,240 with student fees of $846. Part-time students (who are enrolled for 8 credits a semester) pay $1,460 per credit hour with student fees of $430.

Law Clinics
Civil, Criminal, Domestic Violence, Juvenile, Mediation, Sports Law, Tax, Post-Conviction and Immigration. Please visit the Law Clinic page to find out more about our clinic offerings.  Immigration clinic starting in fall of 2012.

Externships
Over 85 externships, varied in credit hours, are established at firms, agencies, courts, and organizations throughout the United States.

Degree Programs
J.D. (3 year full-time, 2 1/2 year accelerated full-time, and 5 year part-time), 6 Dual Degree Programs (J.D./MACMHC, J.D./MALS, J.D./M.A. Psychology, J.D./MSICP, J.D./MSSA, J.D./MBA),  LL.M and SJ.D. for International Lawyers. Please visit the Academics page for more information on our degree options.

Career Planning
The Career Planning Center consists of six professionals, housed in our new Career Planning suite. For more information on career planning, please visit the Career Planning Center.

Bar Results
In 2010 Valparaiso Law Students had a 83% first-time bar pass rate

J.D. Admissions
For information on applying to Valparaiso University Law School, please visit the Admissions page.