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Get the inside scoop on University of Georgia School of Law admissions. Vault provides detailed accounts by students & alumni of the admissions process, including advice on getting in, applications, interviews, essays, and selectivity.


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Admissions Survey Excerpts
Current Student
Typcial law school admissions process. GPA, LSAT, References, Essays. No interview. UGA seems to give a little more weight to solid GPAs. But ...   READ MORE
Current Student
The admissions process was typiacl of most law schools. UGA is a top tier so LSAT scores seemed to be very importnat. It also seemed that the stan...   READ MORE
Alumni
The admission process in 1997 required a general essay (topic of applicant's choosing) and I think also some recommendations. UGA law is relative...   READ MORE
Alumni
UGA is much more selective for out-of-state students than in-state. Process was pretty simple. Simple straightforward application for both schoo...   READ MORE
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Academics Survey Excerpts
Current Student
First-years are divided into three sections of about 70 students. I have yet to have a professor who was not a great teacher. I can think of onl...   READ MORE
Current Student
So far I am enjoying my classes. The 1st year class is broken down into 3 sections. I am in section Y, which supposedly has the best teachers. All...   READ MORE
Alumni
UGA is challenging and stimulating academically. I received an excellent education and worked very hard. Because it is not a top-tier school, gr...   READ MORE
Alumni
Law School is on a pure curve. Median is 2.7 GPA; Top 1/3 of class is set at 3.0; 3.3 for top 10%; Very difficult curve and highly competitive. ...   READ MORE
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Employment Prospect Survey Excerpts
Current Student
Most of the top firms in the southeast interview here. All of the Atlanta firms, big and small, looking to hire will make a stop. Because of the dro...   READ MORE
Current Student
The Career Office is spectacular and vey willing to help anyone who asks! There are lots of recruiting events and opportunities for on-campus intervie...   READ MORE
Alumni
UGA law has an excellent record of placing students - somewhere in the high 90% of graduates are employed within a year. The school has an excellent ...   READ MORE
Alumni
Law School--Perfect for any Atlanta law firm and any law firm in the State of Georgia. Students do go to Washington, DC, South Carolina, North Caroli...   READ MORE
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Quality of Life Survey Excerpts
Current Student
Most Athens apartments are overpriced. Expect to pay $450-500/month to live in an old 1-BR apartment. If you're lucky enough to have a lot of mo...   READ MORE
Current Student
Athens is a college town, so their is a bit of crime just because the average age is so low, and 18-25 year-olds tend to commit the most crime. Ho...   READ MORE
Alumni
Athens is a great college town. Lots to do, but still a small town feel. Cost of living is cheap.    READ MORE
Alumni
Athens is one of the greatest places on earth. Perfect college town. It's the right size and you have Atlanta when you want to see major sportin...   READ MORE
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Social Life Survey Excerpts
Current Student
In terms of student life, UGA might be the best place to go to college (or law school) in the nation. Downtown Athens is the greatest. The worko...   READ MORE
Current Student
Who ahs time for a social life in law school??? But, if you do, Athens is a GREAT place! Lots of bars, great food, and great shopping, all right a...   READ MORE
Alumni
You will love Athens!   READ MORE
Alumni
Great social life. Law school sponsors many functions. Bar scene in Athens is second to none. Great dating scene in Athens! Harry Bissett's, Boa...   READ MORE

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