Capital University Law School
General Info
Capital University Law School is a law school in Columbus, Ohio, affiliated with Capital University. In recent years Capital University Law School has developed a strong reputation for public law, with many alumni going on to prominent political positions. The school's faculty includes the poet Kevin Griffith, Kent Markus, former Chief of Staff to United States Attorney General Janet Reno and Clinton nominee to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and Bradley A. Smith, former Chairman of the Federal Election Commission.
Contact information
- (Website) https://www.law.capital.edu/
- (Admissions Dean) admissions@law.capital.edu
- (Location) Columbus, OH
Capital Law School Admissions
Capital Law School is considered a Somewhat Competitive law school, which accepts only 76% of its applicants. Comparatively, Capital is Higher than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | 570 | 433 (75.96%) | 131 (23.0%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 2.81 | 3.17 | 3.45 |
| LSAT | 144 | 149 | 152 |
Tuition And Financial Aid
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $36,160 | $36,160 |
| Part Time | $25,242 | $25,242 |
Living Expenses
- Living on-campus: N/A
- Living off-campus: $16,866
- Living at home: $16,866
Important Dates
- Early Decision 1: N/A
- Early Decision 2: N/A
- Regular Decision: N/A
- Application Fee: $40
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Capital Law School Community
Capital 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 Capital is Below Average.
Student body
Faculty Statistics
- Full Time: 21
- Part Time: 35
Faculty
- # Female Faculty: 19
- # Minority Faculty: 4
Ratio
19.5 Students
1 Faculty
Housing Options
- On Campus Housing: No
- Graduate Housing: No
- Law Specific Housing: No
Capital 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. Capital Law School 1L section size is 16% larger than law schools in Ohio and 21% smaller than all PRIVATE law schools.
1L Section Size Comparison
Positions Available in Advanced Courses
- Simulation Courses: 1016
- Faculty Supervised Clinics: 139
Students Involved in Advanced Activities
- Field Placements: 97
- Law Journals: 48
- Moot Court/Mock Trials: 0
Attrition Rates
- First Year: 14.4%
- Second Year: 9.6%
- Third Year: 0.7%
- Fourth Year: 0.0%
Capital Law School Employment
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The Capital Law School class of 2023 had an employment rate of 66% with 1% pursuing an additional degree.
Employment Comparison
In 2023, 92.3%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
Type of Employment
- Law Firms: 48.0%
- Business: 26.0%
- Government: 22.0%
- Public Interest: 1.0%
- Academia: 1.0%
- Ohio: 85%
- New York: 2%
- Florida: 1%
Bar Passage Rates
- Reporting: 92.3%
- First Time Takers: 156
- Average School: 84.7%
- Average State: 81.1%
- Pass Difference: 3.6%
Top Bar Jurisdiction
- Ohio: 81.1%
- Passed: 122 of 144 (84.7%)
- State Average: 81.1%
- Difference: 3.6%