UST Law School
General Info
The University of Saint Thomas (also known as UST or simply St. Thomas) is a coeducational archdiocesan Roman Catholic institution of higher learning based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Founded in 1885 as a Catholic seminary, it is named after St. Thomas Aquinas, a medieval Catholic theologian and philosopher who is the patron saint of learners in the Roman Catholic Church. The School of Law was re-opened in 1999 after a 66-year hiatus. The first class of 120 students was accepted in fall 2001.
Contact information
- (Website) https://www.stthomas.edu/law
- (Admissions Dean) lawschool@stthomas.edu
- (Location) Minneapolis, MN
UST Law School Admissions
UST Law School is considered a Somewhat Competitive law school, which accepts only 64% of its applicants. Comparatively, Stthomas is Higher than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | 460 | 293 (63.70%) | 103 (22.4%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 3.21 | 3.48 | 3.65 |
| LSAT | 149 | 154 | 157 |
Tuition And Financial Aid
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $37,941 | $37,941 |
| Part Time | N/A | N/A |
Living Expenses
- Living on-campus: N/A
- Living off-campus: $20,340
- Living at home: $20,340
Important Dates
- Early Decision 1: N/A
- Early Decision 2: N/A
- Regular Decision: N/A
- Application Fee: N/A
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UST Law School Community
UST 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 Stthomas is Below Average.
Student body
Faculty Statistics
- Full Time: 23
- Part Time: 71
Faculty
- # Female Faculty: 37
- # Minority Faculty: 12
Ratio
15.0 Students
1 Faculty
Housing Options
- On Campus Housing: No
- Graduate Housing: No
- Law Specific Housing: No
UST 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. UST Law School 1L section size is 33% smaller than law schools in Minnesota and 38% smaller than all PRIVATE law schools.
1L Section Size Comparison
Positions Available in Advanced Courses
- Simulation Courses: 662
- Faculty Supervised Clinics: 230
Students Involved in Advanced Activities
- Field Placements: 568
- Law Journals: 88
- Moot Court/Mock Trials: 0
Attrition Rates
- First Year: 4.1%
- Second Year: 0.0%
- Third Year: 0.0%
- Fourth Year: 0.0%
UST Law School Employment
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The UST Law School class of 2023 had an employment rate of 94% with 1% pursuing an additional degree.
Employment Comparison
In 2023, 90.3%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
Type of Employment
- Law Firms: 27.0%
- Business: 28.0%
- Government: 13.0%
- Public Interest: 4.0%
- Academia: 3.0%
- Minnesota: 81%
- Illinois: 2%
- Wisconsin: 2%
Bar Passage Rates
- Reporting: 90.3%
- First Time Takers: 144
- Average School: 80.0%
- Average State: 83.6%
- Pass Difference: -3.6%
Top Bar Jurisdiction
- Minnesota: 83.7%
- Passed: 100 of 126 (79.4%)
- State Average: 83.6%
- Difference: -4.3%