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The University of Michigan Law School
Last updated: August 15, 2026
Contents
- 1 University of Michigan Law School
- 1.1 Michigan Law at a Glance
- 1.2 Introduction
- 1.3 Rankings and Reputation
- 1.4 Admissions: What It Takes to Get In
- 1.5 Cost, Scholarships, and Debt
- 1.6 Employment Outcomes and Bar Passage
- 1.7 Academics and Programs
- 1.8 Student Life and Location
- 1.9 How Michigan Law Compares
- 1.10 The TLS Verdict
- 1.11 What Students Say
- 1.12 Frequently Asked Questions
- 1.12.1 Is Michigan Law a good law school?
- 1.12.2 What LSAT score is competitive for Michigan Law?
- 1.12.3 What GPA is competitive for Michigan Law?
- 1.12.4 What is Michigan Law's acceptance rate?
- 1.12.5 How much is Michigan Law tuition?
- 1.12.6 What is Michigan Law's cost of attendance?
- 1.12.7 Does Michigan Law offer scholarships?
- 1.12.8 Are Michigan Law scholarships conditional?
- 1.12.9 What is Michigan Law's bar passage rate?
- 1.12.10 What is Michigan Law known for?
- 1.12.11 Does Michigan Law have a part-time J.D. program?
- 1.12.12 Where do Michigan Law graduates work?
- 1.12.13 How many Michigan Law students are there?
- 1.12.14 How many clinics does Michigan Law have?
- 1.12.15 When should I apply to Michigan Law?
- 1.12.16 Does Michigan Law have an Early Decision program?
- 1.13 Contact and Key Links
- 1.14 Sources
- 1.15 Sources
University of Michigan Law School
The University of Michigan Law School, commonly known as Michigan Law, is the law school of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Founded in 1859, it is one of the oldest law schools in the United States. The school offers a three-year J.D. program as well as LL.M. and S.J.D. degrees, and enrolls approximately 1,000 students. Michigan Law is located in the Law Quadrangle on the University of Michigan's central campus and is known for its broad curriculum, interdisciplinary approach, international and comparative law programs, and extensive experiential-learning opportunities. The school currently has 17 legal clinics, more than 100 full-time faculty members, and a large network of alumni working in the public, private, and academic sectors. Its nationally oriented program attracts students from across the United States and abroad, while its Ann Arbor setting provides a university-centered environment within Southeast Michigan.
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Michigan Law at a Glance
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Law school | University of Michigan Law School |
| University | University of Michigan--Ann Arbor |
| Location | Ann Arbor, Michigan |
| Founded | 1859 |
| Type | Public |
| ABA status | ABA-approved |
| JD enrollment | 991 students |
| Entering class | Class of 2028; 343 students |
| Applications | 8,982 completed applications for the 2025 entering class |
| Acceptance rate | 8.57% for the 2025 entering class |
| Median LSAT | 171 |
| LSAT 25th–75th percentile | 168–173 |
| Median GPA | 3.88 |
| GPA 25th–75th percentile | 3.74–3.95 |
| 2026–27 tuition | $39,919 per semester for Michigan residents; $41,419 per semester for nonresidents |
| 2026–27 estimated cost of attendance | $108,156 resident; $111,156 nonresident |
| Latest employment rate | 97.96% of the Class of 2025 employed as of March 16, 2026 |
| First-time bar passage | 94.15% for 2025 graduates |
| Legal clinics | 17 |
| Largest employment markets for Class of 2025 | New York, Illinois, Michigan |
| 2026 U.S. News ranking | No. 9 |
| 2026 Above the Law ranking | No. 10 |
Introduction
The University of Michigan Law School, commonly known as Michigan Law, is the law school of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Founded in 1859, it is one of the oldest law schools in the United States.
The school began as the University of Michigan Law Department with 90 students and three part-time faculty members. It became formally known as the University of Michigan Law School in 1915.
Michigan has a long history of admitting women and students from historically underrepresented groups. Sarah Killgore became the first woman to graduate from the school in 1871, while Gabriel Franklin Hargo became its first African American graduate in 1870.
The school is located in the Law Quadrangle on the University of Michigan's central campus. Its location gives law students access to the resources of a large public research university, including other academic departments, graduate programs, libraries, research centers, and interdisciplinary opportunities.
Michigan Law enrolls approximately 1,000 J.D. students. Its current academic program includes traditional doctrinal courses, clinical education, externships, simulation courses, journals, moot court, and interdisciplinary study.
The school has a nationally oriented employment profile. The Class of 2025 placed graduates in major legal markets including New York, Illinois, Michigan, California, and Washington, D.C.
Michigan Law may be a good fit for applicants seeking a nationally portable J.D., substantial access to large law firms and judicial clerkships, strong public-law and international-law offerings, and extensive clinical opportunities. Students who strongly prefer a large metropolitan setting may find Ann Arbor less attractive than schools located directly in major cities.
Rankings and Reputation
Michigan Law is ranked No. 9 nationally in the 2026 U.S. News Best Law Schools ranking. The school was ranked No. 8 in the preceding edition.
U.S. News rankings are third-party comparative measures and should not be treated as objective measures of overall law-school quality. The methodology incorporates factors including employment outcomes, bar passage, peer assessments, admissions credentials, student-faculty ratios, and other institutional measures.
Michigan Law was ranked No. 10 in Above the Law's 2026 Top 50 Law School Rankings. Above the Law places greater emphasis on employment outcomes, quality of employment, bar passage, cost, and other career-related measures.
Michigan's reputation is national rather than primarily regional. Its graduates regularly enter major legal markets outside Michigan, including New York and Illinois.
The school has longstanding academic associations with constitutional law, civil rights, international and comparative law, criminal law, tax, labor and employment law, business law, and interdisciplinary legal scholarship.
Admissions: What It Takes to Get In
Entering class (Fall 2025)
The current entering class is the Class of 2028, which began law school in fall 2025.
Michigan Law received approximately 9,000 applications for the Class of 2028. The school's formal ABA Standard 509 report records 8,982 completed applications.
| Admissions metric | 2025 entering class |
|---|---|
| Completed applications | 8,982 |
| Admission offers | 770 |
| Acceptance rate | 8.57% |
| Enrollees from applicant pool | 329 |
| Yield from offers | 42.73% |
| Total first-year class | 343 |
| Full-time students | 343 |
| Part-time students | 0 |
The Class of 2028 includes students from 44 states plus Washington, D.C., and 20 countries.
Approximately 80% of the class took at least one year away from college before beginning law school. The class includes students with a wide range of undergraduate majors and professional backgrounds.
LSAT and GPA
The Class of 2028 has the following LSAT and undergraduate GPA distribution:
| Metric | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSAT | 168 | 171 | 173 |
| Undergraduate GPA | 3.74 | 3.88 | 3.95 |
The 171 median LSAT and 3.88 median GPA place Michigan among the most selective law schools in the United States.
Interpreting the numbers
Michigan Law's 8.57% acceptance rate indicates a highly competitive admissions process.
Applicants with a 171 LSAT and 3.88 GPA are around the current entering-class medians. Applicants with credentials at or above the 75th percentiles are academically stronger than most of the entering class, while applicants below the 25th percentiles face a more difficult numerical position.
These figures should not be interpreted as formal admission cutoffs. Michigan uses a holistic admissions process that considers academic preparation, recommendations, written materials, experiences, and other factors.
Admission also depends on the strength and characteristics of the applicant pool in a particular cycle. Strong LSAT and GPA numbers do not guarantee admission.
Application timing
Michigan Law uses rolling admissions.
For the 2026–27 application cycle, the application opened on August 24, 2026.
| Application deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Application opening | August 24, 2026 |
| Binding Early Decision | November 15, 2026 |
| Regular decision | February 28, 2027 |
Michigan encourages applicants to submit their applications early rather than waiting until the final deadline.
The school recommends that applicants for the 2027 entering class take the LSAT no later than January 2027. Later scores may delay application completion.
Michigan also offers a binding Early Decision program. Applicants who use Early Decision commit to attending Michigan if admitted and should apply only if Michigan is their clear first choice regardless of financial considerations.
Cost, Scholarships, and Debt
Tuition (2026–27)
Michigan Law's published 2026–27 tuition rates are:
| Student status | Tuition per semester | Two-semester tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan resident | $39,919 | $79,838 |
| Nonresident | $41,419 | $82,838 |
Mandatory fees are additional.
Michigan residency is determined under University of Michigan residency rules. Students should not assume that moving to Michigan for law school will automatically qualify them for resident tuition.
Cost of attendance (2026–27)
Michigan Law's standard 2026–27 budget estimates the following:
| Expense | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees — resident | $80,381 |
| Tuition and fees — nonresident | $83,381 |
| Housing and utilities | $15,008 |
| Food | $6,974 |
| Books and course materials | $1,300 |
| Transportation | $400 |
| Miscellaneous personal expenses | $3,878 |
| Federal loan fees | $216 |
| Total — resident | $108,156 |
| Total — nonresident | $111,156 |
The school's cost-of-attendance figures are estimates. Individual housing, transportation, food, and personal expenses can vary substantially.
The budget also represents a standard academic-year estimate rather than a guaranteed three-year total. Tuition, fees, and living expenses may change during a student's enrollment.
Scholarships
Michigan Law offers merit-based scholarships and need-based financial aid.
The latest ABA scholarship distribution data report that 91% of full-time J.D. students received grants during 2024–25.
| Scholarship measure | 2024–25 |
|---|---|
| Full-time JD students | 990 |
| Students receiving grants | 902 |
| Percentage receiving grants | 91% |
| 25th percentile grant | $20,000 |
| Median grant | $32,000 |
| 75th percentile grant | $41,000 |
| Full-tuition grants | 14 |
| More-than-full-tuition grants | 17 |
Michigan's current financial-aid information reports a $35,000 median grant or scholarship award.
The school also offers specialized scholarships and financial-aid programs for qualifying students.
Michigan states that its scholarships are not conditional on maintaining a particular GPA or class rank beyond the requirement to remain in good academic standing.
Debt perspective
Michigan's published cost of attendance is substantial. The 2026–27 standard budget exceeds $108,000 per year for both resident and nonresident students.
Scholarships can significantly change the financial calculation. The latest ABA data show that most full-time J.D. students received grants in 2024–25.
Michigan reports that the average debt among student-loan borrowers in the Class of 2023 was approximately $145,550.
Applicants should compare their actual scholarship offer with the school's full cost of attendance and consider how much debt they would need to finance.
Employment outcomes are also relevant. Michigan's Class of 2025 had an employment rate of approximately 98%, with substantial placement in large law firms, clerkships, public-interest organizations, and government.
The appropriate debt level will vary according to a graduate's career plans, expected income, geographic market, and eligibility for loan-repayment or public-service assistance.
Employment Outcomes and Bar Passage
Employment (Class of 2025)
The latest official employment report covers the Class of 2025 and measures employment status as of March 16, 2026.
| Employment status | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Employed — Bar admission required/anticipated | 330 |
| Employed — JD advantage | 5 |
| Employed — Professional position | 1 |
| Graduate studies | 2 |
| Unemployed — seeking | 3 |
| Employment status unknown | 2 |
| Total graduates | 343 |
| Total employed | 336 |
The 336 employed graduates represent approximately 97.96% of the 343-member graduating class.
The employment report records 329 full-time, long-term positions requiring or anticipating bar admission.
What these numbers mean
The Class of 2025 employment data show that private law firms were the largest employment sector.
| Employment type | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law firms | 229 |
| Business and industry | 5 |
| Government | 13 |
| Public interest | 44 |
| Federal clerkships | 34 |
| State/local/territorial clerkships | 19 |
| International clerkships | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
Of the 229 graduates entering law firms, 187 joined firms with 501 or more attorneys.
The class also included 34 federal clerkships and 19 state, local, or territorial clerkships.
The approximately 98% employment rate does not indicate salary, job satisfaction, geographic preference, or whether a graduate obtained his or her preferred type of position.
Bar passage
The latest first-time bar-passage report covers 2025 graduates.
| Measure | 2025 graduates |
|---|---|
| First-time bar takers | 342 |
| First-time passers | 322 |
| Michigan Law first-time passage rate | 94.15% |
| Council weighted average | 82.68% |
Michigan Law's first-time passage rate was therefore 11.47 percentage points above the Council weighted average.
For graduates taking the Michigan bar examination, the first-time passage rate was 90.91%.
The school also reports longer-term bar-admission outcomes. The most recent two-year ultimate bar-admission data cover the Class of 2023.
Regional employment
Michigan Law has a national employment profile.
The largest employment locations for the Class of 2025 were:
| Location | Graduates |
|---|---|
| New York | 112 |
| Illinois | 45 |
| Michigan | 36 |
The geographic distribution indicates that Michigan Law is not primarily dependent on its home-state legal market.
New York accounted for more Class of 2025 employment placements than Michigan, while Illinois was also a major destination.
Graduates also entered employment in California, Washington, D.C., and other national legal markets.
Applicants targeting a specific city should examine city-specific recruiting and employment data rather than assuming that Michigan's national employment profile applies equally to every market.
Academics and Programs
Constitutional Law and Civil Rights
Constitutional law and civil rights are longstanding areas of study at Michigan Law.
The curriculum includes constitutional law, federal courts, civil rights, criminal procedure, voting rights, administrative law, separation of powers, and related public-law subjects.
Michigan's civil-rights offerings also intersect with race and the law, equality, immigration, criminal justice, disability law, and other areas.
Students interested in public law can combine classroom study with related clinics, journals, research projects, and advocacy opportunities.
International and Comparative Law
International and comparative law is a significant part of Michigan's curriculum.
Students can study international human rights, international economic law, international transactions, comparative law, transnational law, refugee and asylum law, and European legal studies.
Michigan also offers international internships, externships, study opportunities, and research programs.
The school's international and comparative programs are particularly relevant for students considering careers involving cross-border transactions, international organizations, international litigation, human rights, or comparative legal research.
Business, Tax, Labor and Employment, and Technology
Michigan Law offers extensive coursework in business and commercial law, including corporate law, securities, bankruptcy, commercial transactions, and related subjects.
Tax is another established area of study, with courses covering federal taxation and related domestic and international issues.
Labor and employment law includes subjects such as labor relations, employment discrimination, employee benefits, workplace regulation, and arbitration.
Michigan also offers courses and programs involving intellectual property, privacy, technology, and artificial intelligence.
The school's connection to a major research university creates opportunities for students to study law alongside business, public policy, technology, medicine, public health, and other disciplines.
Practical Training
Michigan Law currently has 17 legal clinics.
Examples include:
- Michigan Innocence Clinic
- Child Advocacy Law Clinic
- Civil Rights Litigation Initiative
- Environmental Law and Sustainability Clinic
- Federal Appellate Litigation Clinic
- International Transactions Clinic
- Low Income Taxpayer Clinic
- Veterans Legal Clinic
- Zell Entrepreneurship Clinic
- AI Law and Policy Clinic
- Human Trafficking and Immigration Clinic
- Civil-Criminal Litigation Clinic
The exact clinic roster may change as programs develop.
Michigan's latest ABA Standard 509 report recorded 360 clinic seats available and 337 filled.
The same report recorded 84 field-placement positions filled and 813 simulation-course seats available, with 686 filled.
Other experiential opportunities include externships, simulation courses, moot court, trial advocacy, journals, pro bono work, and other supervised legal experiences.
Student Life and Location
Living in Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor is a university-centered city in southeastern Michigan.
Michigan Law's Law Quadrangle is located near the center of the University of Michigan campus and is within walking distance of downtown Ann Arbor.
Compared with law schools in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, or Washington, D.C., Michigan provides a smaller and more campus-oriented environment.
Housing is a significant component of the student budget. Michigan estimates approximately $15,008 for housing and utilities and $6,974 for food in its 2026–27 detailed student budget.
The Lawyers Club provides law students with an option to live within the Law Quadrangle.
Ann Arbor offers restaurants, cultural events, university activities, parks, and other amenities associated with a large college town.
The city's smaller size can be an advantage for students who prefer a concentrated university environment. Applicants who strongly prefer metropolitan living may prefer schools located directly in major cities.
Student body
The 2025 ABA Standard 509 report lists 991 J.D. students.
| Class | Students |
|---|---|
| 1L | 344 |
| 2L | 334 |
| 3L | 313 |
| Total | 991 |
The Class of 2028 includes 343 students.
The entering class represents 44 states plus Washington, D.C., and 20 countries.
Michigan has student organizations covering professional, academic, public-interest, cultural, and recreational interests.
Students can participate in journals, moot court, student organizations, clinics, pro bono programs, and university-wide activities.
How Michigan Law Compares
Choose Michigan Law if
Michigan Law may be particularly attractive to applicants who:
- Want a nationally portable J.D.
- Want access to major law firms.
- Are interested in federal judicial clerkships.
- Want substantial clinical and experiential opportunities.
- Are interested in constitutional law or civil rights.
- Want international and comparative law opportunities.
- Want interdisciplinary study at a major research university.
- Prefer a university-centered environment.
- Want access to employment markets beyond Michigan.
- Receive a scholarship that materially reduces the cost of attendance.
The school's Class of 2025 employment data demonstrate significant national placement, including 112 graduates in New York and 45 in Illinois.
Consider alternatives if
Applicants may reasonably consider another school if:
- Another school offers substantially more financial aid.
- They are committed to a specific local legal market where another school has stronger connections.
- They strongly prefer a major metropolitan environment.
- They have a highly specialized academic interest better served elsewhere.
- They can obtain a substantially cheaper J.D. with suitable employment outcomes.
- They prefer a law school closer to family or an existing professional network.
- They have a strong preference for a particular regional legal market.
The financial comparison is especially important because Michigan's published cost of attendance exceeds $108,000 per year before individual differences in spending.
The TLS Verdict
Michigan Law combines a highly selective admissions profile with a national employment footprint and the resources of a major public research university. Its current entering class has a 171 median LSAT and 3.88 median GPA, while the latest employment report shows approximately 98% of the Class of 2025 employed as of March 16, 2026.
The employment profile is one of Michigan's clearest strengths. Large-firm placement is substantial, with 187 Class of 2025 graduates entering firms with 501 or more attorneys. The school also placed graduates into federal clerkships, public-interest positions, government, and major legal markets outside Michigan.
Cost is the principal consideration for many applicants. The 2026–27 standard cost of attendance ranges from $108,156 for residents to $111,156 for nonresidents. Scholarship assistance can materially change the calculation, but applicants should evaluate Michigan based on their individual financial-aid package rather than the school's general scholarship statistics.
Michigan is likely to be a strong choice for applicants seeking national career mobility, strong academic offerings, extensive experiential education, and a large-university environment. The strongest alternatives will depend on scholarship differences, desired legal market, practice area, and preference for Ann Arbor versus a major metropolitan city.
What Students Say
The following section describes student and applicant community sentiment rather than official institutional findings. Online discussions are anecdotal and may not represent the views of the broader Michigan Law student body.
Frequently mentioned positives
Collegiality and student culture
A recurring theme in public student discussions is Michigan Law's collegial and cooperative atmosphere.
Students and applicants frequently describe classmates as friendly and supportive. Some discussions mention students sharing outlines, notes, and other academic resources.
These observations are anecdotal rather than the result of a representative student survey.
Law Quadrangle and facilities
The Law Quadrangle is frequently mentioned as one of Michigan's distinctive features.
Students and admitted applicants commonly highlight the historic architecture, study spaces, and atmosphere of the Law Quad.
The Law Quadrangle also houses the Lawyers Club, classrooms, offices, and other student facilities.
Clinical opportunities
Clinical opportunities are frequently cited by students as an advantage of Michigan Law.
The objective size of the program supports this perception: the school currently operates 17 clinics and reported 337 filled clinic seats in its latest ABA disclosure.
Ann Arbor
Students frequently mention Ann Arbor's restaurants, university activities, walkability, cultural events, and general college-town environment.
Students who prefer a smaller university city often view the setting positively.
Frequently mentioned concerns
Cost
Cost is a recurring concern in student and applicant discussions.
The 2026–27 standard cost of attendance exceeds $108,000 annually before individual lifestyle differences.
The amount of scholarship aid therefore plays an important role in many students' decisions.
Ann Arbor versus a major city
Some students prefer Ann Arbor's university-centered setting, while others would rather live in a major metropolitan area.
Applicants comparing Michigan with schools in New York, Chicago, Washington, D.C., or other major cities may consider geography an important difference.
Winter weather
Michigan winters are frequently mentioned as a lifestyle consideration.
Students who are accustomed to warmer climates may need to consider whether Ann Arbor's winter conditions are a good personal fit.
Individual campus experiences
Public student discussions include both positive and negative individual experiences concerning campus culture, administration, and the broader Ann Arbor environment.
These accounts vary significantly and should not be treated as representative of the entire law school.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Michigan Law a good law school?
Michigan Law is a nationally prominent law school. It is ranked No. 9 in the 2026 U.S. News ranking and No. 10 in Above the Law's 2026 ranking.
Its Class of 2025 had a 97.96% employment rate as of March 16, 2026, and its 2025 graduates had a 94.15% first-time bar passage rate.
Whether Michigan is the right choice depends on cost, scholarship, geographic goals, career plans, and personal preferences.
What LSAT score is competitive for Michigan Law?
The Class of 2028 had a 171 median LSAT.
The 25th percentile was 168 and the 75th percentile was 173.
A 171 or higher therefore places an applicant around or above the current class median, but there is no guaranteed admission score.
What GPA is competitive for Michigan Law?
The Class of 2028 had a 3.88 median undergraduate GPA.
The 25th percentile was 3.74 and the 75th percentile was 3.95.
What is Michigan Law's acceptance rate?
Michigan Law's acceptance rate for the 2025 entering class was 8.57%.
The school received 8,982 completed applications and made 770 admission offers.
How much is Michigan Law tuition?
For 2026–27, tuition is:
- $39,919 per semester for Michigan residents
- $41,419 per semester for nonresidents
Mandatory fees are additional.
What is Michigan Law's cost of attendance?
Michigan Law estimates total 2026–27 cost of attendance at:
- $108,156 for Michigan residents
- $111,156 for nonresidents
These totals include tuition, fees, living expenses, books, transportation, personal expenses, and applicable loan fees.
Does Michigan Law offer scholarships?
Yes.
The latest ABA data show that 91% of full-time J.D. students received grants in 2024–25.
The median grant in that ABA reporting year was $32,000.
Michigan's current financial-aid materials report a $35,000 median grant or scholarship award.
Are Michigan Law scholarships conditional?
Michigan states that its scholarships are not conditional on maintaining a particular GPA or class rank.
Students must remain in good academic standing and satisfy the applicable enrollment requirements.
What is Michigan Law's bar passage rate?
Michigan Law's latest first-time bar passage rate was 94.15% for 2025 graduates.
The Michigan-specific first-time passage rate was 90.91%.
What is Michigan Law known for?
Michigan Law is known for academic and professional strengths in areas including:
- Constitutional law
- Civil rights
- International and comparative law
- Criminal law
- Tax
- Labor and employment law
- Business law
- Technology and artificial intelligence
- Interdisciplinary legal education
The school also has a large clinical program.
Does Michigan Law have a part-time J.D. program?
No.
Michigan's J.D. program is full time, and the 2025 entering class had no part-time students.
Where do Michigan Law graduates work?
The largest employment locations for the Class of 2025 were:
- New York — 112 graduates
- Illinois — 45 graduates
- Michigan — 36 graduates
Graduates also entered employment in other major national legal markets.
How many Michigan Law students are there?
The latest ABA enrollment report lists 991 J.D. students.
The enrollment consists of 344 first-year students, 334 second-year students, and 313 third-year students.
How many clinics does Michigan Law have?
Michigan Law currently lists 17 legal clinics.
The clinics cover areas including criminal justice, civil rights, environmental law, immigration, veterans law, tax, entrepreneurship, international transactions, and artificial intelligence.
When should I apply to Michigan Law?
For the 2026–27 admissions cycle, applications opened on August 24, 2026.
The regular deadline is February 28, 2027.
The binding Early Decision deadline is November 15, 2026.
Michigan uses rolling admissions, so applicants generally benefit from submitting completed applications before the final deadline.
Does Michigan Law have an Early Decision program?
Yes.
Michigan has a binding Early Decision program for applicants who are certain that Michigan is their first choice.
Contact and Key Links
University of Michigan Law School
625 South State Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1215 USA (734) 764-0537
Official links
- University of Michigan Law School
- JD application process
- ABA required disclosures
- Michigan Law
- 2026–27 tuition rates
- 2026–27 student budget
- Financial aid
- Employment outcomes
- JD programs and academics
Sources
- Michigan Law ABA Required Disclosures
- Michigan Law 2025 ABA Standard 509 Information Report
- Michigan Law official profile
- Michigan Law JD Application Process
- Michigan Law 2026–27 Tuition Rates and Cost of Attendance
- Michigan Law 2026–27 Student Budget
- Michigan Law Programs of Study
Sources
Official sources
- University of Michigan Law School, 2025 ABA Standard 509 Information Report.
- University of Michigan Law School, Class of 2028 Profile.
- University of Michigan Law School, Tuition Rates and Cost of Attendance, 2026–27.
- University of Michigan Law School, Student Budget Example, 2026–27.
- University of Michigan Law School, Financial Aid at Michigan Law.
- University of Michigan Law School, ABA Employment Summary — Class of 2025.
- University of Michigan Law School, ABA First-Time Bar Admission Report — 2025 Graduates.
- University of Michigan Law School, JD Application Checklist and Timeline.
- University of Michigan Law School, Apply to the JD Program.
- University of Michigan Law School, ABA Required Disclosures.
- University of Michigan Law School, Michigan Law History.
- University of Michigan Law School, About Michigan Law.
- University of Michigan Law School, Programs of Study.
- University of Michigan Law School, Clinics.
Rankings sources
- U.S. News & World Report, 2026 Best Law Schools.
- Above the Law, 2026 ATL Top 50 Law School Rankings.
Student and community sources
Student and applicant sentiment was reviewed through publicly available discussions concerning Michigan Law, Ann Arbor, student culture, facilities, clinical opportunities, cost, and geographic preferences.
These discussions are included only to identify recurring anecdotal themes. They should not be interpreted as representative surveys or official assessments of Michigan Law.
Data reporting notes
- Current admissions cycle: 2026–27.
- Current entering class: Class of 2028, entered fall 2025.
- Latest standardized admissions data: 2025 ABA Standard 509 report.
- Current tuition: 2026–27.
- Current cost of attendance: 2026–27.
- Latest employment data: Class of 2025, measured as of March 16, 2026.
- Latest first-time bar data: 2025 graduates.
- Latest ABA scholarship distribution: 2024–25.
- Current dean: Neel U. Sukhatme, effective July 1, 2025.
- Current U.S. News ranking: No. 9, 2026.
- Current Above the Law ranking: No. 10, 2026.
- Current clinic count: 17.
The statistics in this profile are labeled by reporting year where the data do not come from the same reporting period. Older data are not presented as current when a newer verified figure is available.
