Creighton Law School
General Info
Creighton University School of Law is a Jesuit Catholic institution. Located in Omaha, Nebraska in view of the Missouri River and the Loess Hills, Creighton has educated aspiring attorneys in the theory, practice and ethics of lawyering for over 100 years. Consistent with its mission, the Law School's motto is "educating for service and justice," which means that our goal is to produce attorneys who not only meticulously care for their clients' needs, but also recognize their own over-arching duty to the profession and society at large.
Contact information
- (Website) https://www.law.creighton.edu/
- (Admissions Dean) lawadmit@creighton.edu
- (Location) Omaha, NE
Creighton Law School Admissions
Creighton Law School is considered a Somewhat Competitive law school, which accepts only 80% of its applicants. Comparatively, Creighton is Higher than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2027 | 802 | 637 (79.43%) | 119 (14.8%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 2.91 | 3.25 | 3.56 |
| LSAT | 149 | 152 | 154 |
Tuition And Financial Aid
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $36,258 | $36,258 |
| Part Time | $19,981 | $19,981 |
Living Expenses
- Living on-campus: $16,955
- Living off-campus: $16,955
- Living at home: $7,055
Important Dates
- Early Decision 1: N/A
- Early Decision 2: N/A
- Regular Decision: N/A
- Application Fee: N/A
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Creighton Law School Community
Creighton 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 Creighton is Below Average.
Student body
Faculty Statistics
- Full Time: 22
- Part Time: 19
Faculty
- # Female Faculty: 12
- # Minority Faculty: 5
Ratio
15.8 Students
1 Faculty
Housing Options
- On Campus Housing: Yes
- Graduate Housing: Yes
- Law Specific Housing: No
Creighton 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. Creighton Law School 1L section size is 5% larger than law schools in Nebraska and 27% smaller than all PRIVATE law schools.
1L Section Size Comparison
Positions Available in Advanced Courses
- Simulation Courses: 707
- Faculty Supervised Clinics: 32
Students Involved in Advanced Activities
- Field Placements: 45
- Law Journals: 48
- Moot Court/Mock Trials: 0
Attrition Rates
- First Year: 14.0%
- Second Year: 0.0%
- Third Year: 0.0%
- Fourth Year: 0.0%
Creighton Law School Employment
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The Creighton Law School class of 2022 had an employment rate of 91% with 0% pursuing an additional degree.
Employment Comparison
In 2022, 88.1%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
Type of Employment
- Law Firms: 44.0%
- Business: 27.0%
- Government: 15.0%
- Public Interest: 4.0%
- Academia: 1.0%
- Nebraska: 52%
- Iowa: 8%
- Colorado: 8%
Bar Passage Rates
- Reporting: 88.1%
- First Time Takers: 126
- Average School: 72.1%
- Average State: 79.7%
- Pass Difference: -7.6%
Top Bar Jurisdiction
- Nebraska: 76.7%
- Passed: 46 of 66 (69.7%)
- State Average: 79.7%
- Difference: -7.0%