Puerto Rico Law School
General Info
The University of Puerto Rico, R?o Piedras Campus (UPRRP) ?or Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de R?o Piedras in Spanish? is a state university located in the city of San Juan, Puerto Rico. UPRRP is the largest campus of the University of Puerto Rico System, and the first public university in the history of Puerto Rico.
Contact information
- (Website) https://www.law.upr.edu/
- (Admissions Dean) admisiones.derecho@upr.edu
- (Location) San Juan, PR
Puerto Rico Law School Admissions
Puerto Rico Law School is considered a Somewhat Competitive law school, which accepts only 58% of its applicants. Comparatively, Puertorico is Significantly Lower than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | 375 | 215 (57.33%) | 198 (52.8%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 3.22 | 3.55 | 3.76 |
| LSAT | 141 | 144 | 149 |
Tuition And Financial Aid
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $7,131 | N/A |
| Part Time | $5,761 | $11,503 |
Living Expenses
- Living on-campus: $10,895
- Living off-campus: $15,155
- Living at home: $10,455
Important Dates
- Early Decision 1: N/A
- Early Decision 2: N/A
- Regular Decision: N/A
- Application Fee: $20
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Puerto Rico Law School Community
Puerto Rico Law School is considered to have a Favorable student to faculty ratio. The average class size for 1L sections is approximately Above Average compared to other law schools. Student diversity at Puertorico is Above Average.
Student body
Faculty Statistics
- Full Time: 49
- Part Time: 55
Faculty
- # Female Faculty: 47
- # Minority Faculty: 108
Ratio
14.2 Students
1 Faculty
Housing Options
- On Campus Housing: Yes
- Graduate Housing: No
- Law Specific Housing: Yes
Puerto Rico 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. Puerto Rico Law School 1L section size is 11% larger than law schools in Puerto Rico and 13% larger than all PUBLIC law schools.
1L Section Size Comparison
Positions Available in Advanced Courses
- Simulation Courses: 180
- Faculty Supervised Clinics: 480
Students Involved in Advanced Activities
- Field Placements: 106
- Law Journals: 37
- Moot Court/Mock Trials: 0
Attrition Rates
- First Year: 7.6%
- Second Year: 1.8%
- Third Year: 0.0%
- Fourth Year: 0.0%
Puerto Rico Law School Employment
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The Puerto Rico Law School class of 2023 had an employment rate of 70% with 0% pursuing an additional degree.
Employment Comparison
In 2023, 96.9%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
Type of Employment
- Law Firms: 40.0%
- Business: 33.0%
- Government: 16.0%
- Public Interest: 1.0%
- Academia: 3.0%
- Puerto Rico: 93%
- Florida: 2%
- US Territories: 1%
Bar Passage Rates
- Reporting: 96.9%
- First Time Takers: 195
- Average School: 55.6%
- Average State: 46.2%
- Pass Difference: 9.4%
Top Bar Jurisdiction
- Puerto Rico: 46.2%
- Passed: 105 of 189 (55.6%)
- State Average: 46.2%
- Difference: 9.4%