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

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

Valparaiso University Enrollment
4,000

Financial Aid
Over $3,000,000 awarded annually; 90% of students received some sort of financial aid. For more information on financial aid offerings, please visit the Financial Aid page.

Cost of Attendance
Tuition for the 2008 – 09 academic year for full-time students is $32,500 with student fees of $740. Part-time students (who are enrolled for 8 credits a semester) will be charged $1,274 per credit hour and pay a student fee of $410 a year.

Law Clinics
Civil, Criminal, Juvenile, Domestic Violence Mediation, Tax, and Sports Law. Please visit the Law Clinic page to find out more about our clinic offerings.

Externships
Over 75 externships, varied in credit hours, are established at firms, agencies, courts, and organizations throughout the United States and abroad.

Degree Programs
J.D. (3 year full-time, 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), and LL.M. for International Lawyers. Please visit the Academics page for more information on our degree options.

Placement Statistics
93% employment rate 9 months after graduation. For more information on career planning, please visit the Career Planning Center.

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

2009 Entering Class Profile

Our new students possess a wide range of life experiences, proven leadership and team skills and, collectively, represent 11 different countries and 25 religious groups.