Hastings Law School
General Info
University of California, Hastings College of the Law is a law school located in downtown San Francisco, California. It was founded in 1878 by Serranus Clinton Hastings, the first Chief Justice of California, as the first law school of the University of California (UC), and it remains affiliated with the University of California today. The University of California, Hastings College of the Law is also commonly referred to as "UC Hastings" or simply "Hastings." UC Hastings is the first and oldest law school in California, and is one of the few university-affiliated law schools in the United States which does not sit on a general university campus.
Contact information
- (Website) https://www.uchastings.edu/
- (Admissions Dean) admissions@uchastings.edu
- (Location) San Francisco, CA
UC Hastings Law School Admissions
UC Hastings Law School is considered a Competitive law school, which accepts only 43% of its applicants. Comparatively, Hastings is Significantly Higher than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | 3613 | 1521 (42.10%) | 289 (8.0%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 3.28 | 3.50 | 3.64 |
| LSAT | 155 | 159 | 161 |
Tuition And Financial Aid
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $48,638 | $54,638 |
| Part Time | N/A | N/A |
Living Expenses
- Living on-campus: $26,508
- Living off-campus: $26,508
- Living at home: $26,508
Important Dates
- Early Decision 1: 11/15
- Early Decision 2: N/A
- Regular Decision: 01/15
- Application Fee: N/A
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UC Hastings Law School Community
UC Hastings 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 Hastings is Above Average.
Student body
Faculty Statistics
- Full Time: 64
- Part Time: 113
Faculty
- # Female Faculty: 78
- # Minority Faculty: 33
Ratio
14.1 Students
1 Faculty
Housing Options
- On Campus Housing: Yes
- Graduate Housing: Yes
- Law Specific Housing: Yes
UC Hastings 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. UC Hastings Law School 1L section size is 30% larger than law schools in California and 38% larger than all PUBLIC law schools.
1L Section Size Comparison
Positions Available in Advanced Courses
- Simulation Courses: 1113
- Faculty Supervised Clinics: 167
Students Involved in Advanced Activities
- Field Placements: 316
- Law Journals: 317
- Moot Court/Mock Trials: 0
Attrition Rates
- First Year: 2.8%
- Second Year: 14.8%
- Third Year: 0.7%
- Fourth Year: 0.0%
UC Hastings Law School Employment
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The UC Hastings Law School class of 2023 had an employment rate of 76% with 2% pursuing an additional degree.
Employment Comparison
In 2023, 100.0%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
Type of Employment
- Law Firms: 50.0%
- Business: 17.0%
- Government: 19.0%
- Public Interest: 7.0%
- Academia: 2.0%
- California: 90%
- District of Columbia: 2%
- Washington: 1%
Bar Passage Rates
- Reporting: 100.0%
- First Time Takers: 393
- Average School: 69.0%
- Average State: 66.5%
- Pass Difference: 2.4%
Top Bar Jurisdiction
- California: 66.1%
- Passed: 260 of 380 (68.4%)
- State Average: 66.5%
- Difference: 2.4%