William Mitchell College of Law
General Info
William Mitchell College of Law is a law school located in St. Paul, Minnesota. It offers full and part-time legal education in pursuit of the Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. It is accredited by the American Bar Association. The law school?s five predecessors (one in St. Paul, four in Minneapolis) were organized between 1900 and 1919 by attorneys who sought to open the doors of the legal profession to men and women, most of whom had to work full time to support themselves and often their families. The schools? faculties were composed of distinguished judges and lawyers who taught from a sense of duty to the public and the profession. William Mitchell celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2000.
Contact information
- (Website) https://www.
- (Admissions Dean) The School was merged with its longtime rival, The Hamline University School of Law
- (Location) St. Paul, MN
William Mitchell Law School Admissions
William Mitchell Law School is considered a Somewhat Competitive law school, which accepts only 59% of its applicants. Comparatively, Williammitchell is Higher than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | 1513 | 883 (58.36%) | 320 (21.2%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 2.92 | 3.25 | 3.53 |
| LSAT | 148 | 152 | 156 |
Tuition And Financial Aid
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $39,560 | $39,560 |
| Part Time | $28,690 | $28,690 |
Living Expenses
- Living on-campus: N/A
- Living off-campus: $19,450
- Living at home: N/A
Important Dates
- Early Decision 1: N/A
- Early Decision 2: N/A
- Regular Decision: N/A
- Application Fee: N/A
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William Mitchell Law School Community
William Mitchell Law School is considered to have a Somewhat Favorable student to faculty ratio. The average class size for 1L sections is approximately Above Average compared to other law schools. Student diversity at Williammitchell is Below Average.
Student body
Faculty Statistics
- Full Time: 25
- Part Time: 190
Faculty
- # Female Faculty: 111
- # Minority Faculty: 22
Ratio
29.5 Students
1 Faculty
Housing Options
- On Campus Housing: No
- Graduate Housing: No
- Law Specific Housing: No
William Mitchell Law School Curriculum
The size of 1L sections affects the quality and consistency of teaching in law schools. Generally with smaller 1L section sizes, students receive more individualized attention. William Mitchell Law School 1L section size is 8% smaller than law schools in Minnesota and 12% smaller than all PRIVATE law schools.
1L Section Size Comparison
Positions Available in Advanced Courses
- Simulation Courses: 716
- Faculty Supervised Clinics: 275
Students Involved in Advanced Activities
- Field Placements: 329
- Law Journals: 125
- Moot Court/Mock Trials: 0
Attrition Rates
- First Year: 8.3%
- Second Year: 1.4%
- Third Year: 0.4%
- Fourth Year: 0.0%
William Mitchell Law School Employment
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The William Mitchell Law School class of 2023 had an employment rate of 92% with 0% pursuing an additional degree.
Employment Comparison
In 2023, 98.1%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
Type of Employment
- Law Firms: 38.0%
- Business: 27.0%
- Government: 11.0%
- Public Interest: 5.0%
- Academia: 2.0%
- Minnesota: 87%
- Wisconsin: 3%
- Nevada: 1%
Bar Passage Rates
- Reporting: 98.1%
- First Time Takers: 268
- Average School: 81.0%
- Average State: 83.6%
- Pass Difference: -2.6%
Top Bar Jurisdiction
- Minnesota: 83.7%
- Passed: 203 of 251 (80.9%)
- State Average: 83.6%
- Difference: -2.8%