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Contents
- 1 J. Reuben Clark Law School
- 1.1 J. Reuben Clark Law School at a Glance
- 1.2 Key Takeaways
- 1.3 Admissions — Selective Profile in Provo, UT
- 1.4 Tuition, Scholarships, and Debt — Private Cost Frame
- 1.5 Employment Outcomes — Midsize Graduating Class, UTAH Lead Market
- 1.6 Bar Passage — Above Weighted Benchmark
- 1.7 Academics and Programs
- 1.8 Location and Legal Market — Provo, UT to UTAH
- 1.9 The TLS Assessment — Provo, UT, Above Weighted Benchmark
- 1.10 Frequently Asked Questions
- 1.11 Methodology and Sources
J. Reuben Clark Law School
| Verified snapshot | School-specific record |
|---|---|
| Admissions (2025 entering class) | applications: 649; offers: 148; accepted: 22.80%; yield: 81.08%; LSAT median: 170; GPA median: 3.95 |
| Employment (2025 class) | graduates: 127; bar-required: 121 of 127 (95.28%); 251+ lawyer firms: 37 of 127 (29.13%); federal clerkships: 9 of 127 (7.09%); leading market: UTAH |
| Bar (2025 first-time) | first-time passage: 96.85%; jurisdiction benchmark: 84.77%; difference: 12.08 percentage points |
| Tuition (2025–26) | Full-time resident: $15,992; full-time nonresident: $31,984 |
| Grants (2024–25) | 344 recipients (98%) |
J. Reuben Clark Law School at a Glance
| Field | Verified information |
|---|---|
| Official name | J. Reuben Clark Law School[4] |
| Type | Private[1] |
| Status | Operating[4] |
| Accreditation | Fully approved[4] |
| Location | Provo, UT[4] |
| Latest entering class | 2025[1] |
| Applications | 649[1] |
| Acceptance rate | 22.80%[1] |
| LSAT median | 170[1] |
| GPA median | 3.95[1] |
| Tuition | Full-time resident: $15,992; full-time nonresident: $31,984[1] |
| Latest employment class | Class of 2025[3] |
| Bar-required employment | 121 of 127 (95.28%)[3] |
| Large-firm employment (251+) | 37 of 127 (29.13%)[3] |
| Federal clerkships | 9 of 127 (7.09%)[3] |
| First-time bar passage | 96.85%[2] |
| Research cutoff | Research cutoff: 2026-08-30 |
Key Takeaways
| Decision lens | Verified record |
|---|---|
| Admissions | 2025: 22.80% accepted; medians 170 LSAT / 3.95 GPA; yield 81.08% |
| Price / aid | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source tuition: Full-time resident: $15,992; full-time nonresident: $31,984; 2024-2025 academic year grants: 344 recipients (98%) |
| Employment | Class of 2025; bar-required 121 of 127 (95.28%); lead market UTAH; 251+ firms 37 of 127 (29.13%) |
| Licensing | 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort first-time 96.85%; 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort benchmark difference 12.08 percentage points |
Admissions — Selective Profile in Provo, UT
| Measure | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|
| LSAT median | 170[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| GPA median | 3.95[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| Acceptance rate | 22.80%[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| Completed applications | 649[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| Offers of admission | 148[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| Yield | 81.08%[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| Latest entering-class year | 2025[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| Current-pool matriculants | 120[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| Total first-year enrollment | 122[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| LSAT 25th percentile | 168[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| LSAT 75th percentile | 172[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| GPA 25th percentile | 3.82[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| GPA 75th percentile | 3.98[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| ABA-reported application deadline (not current-cycle verified) | May 1[1] | 2025 questionnaire/current information |
Tuition, Scholarships, and Debt — Private Cost Frame
| Measure | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Full-time resident: $15,992; full-time nonresident: $31,984[1] | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source |
| Estimated living costs | Off campus: $22,436; on campus: $20,292[1] | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source |
| Grant recipients | 344 recipients (98%)[1] | 2024-2025 academic year |
| Conditional-scholarship treatment | ABA disclosure reports conditional scholarships[1] | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source |
| Tuition reporting year | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source[1] | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source |
| Grant 25th, median, and 75th percentiles | $3,882 / $11,646 / $15,528[1] | 2024-2025 academic year |
| Scholarship retention results | 0 of 3 (0.00%)[1] | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source |
Employment Outcomes — Midsize Graduating Class, UTAH Lead Market
| Measure | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Employment geography | UTAH (66); TEXAS (11); CALIFORNIA (10)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Bar-passage-required employment | 121 of 127 (95.28%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Unemployed and seeking | 0 of 127 (0.00%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Law-firm employment at 251+ lawyers | 37 of 127 (29.13%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Government employment | 12 of 127 (9.45%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Public-interest employment | 8 of 127 (6.30%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Latest employment class year | Class of 2025[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Graduating class size | 127[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| J.D.-advantage employment | 6 of 127 (4.72%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Federal clerkships | 9 of 127 (7.09%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| State and local clerkships | 9 of 127 (7.09%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| School-funded positions | 5 of 127 (3.94%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
Bar Passage — Above Weighted Benchmark
| Measure | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|
| First-time bar-passage rate | 96.85%[2] | 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort |
| Weighted jurisdiction average | 84.77%[2] | 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort |
| Difference from weighted jurisdiction average | 12.08 percentage points[2] | 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort |
| Ultimate bar-passage rate | 100.00%[2] | Class of 2023 two-year ultimate bar-admission outcomes |
| Latest bar reporting year | 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort[2] | 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort |
Academics and Programs
| ABA curricular field | Reported seats / positions / source-cell value |
|---|---|
| Clinic seats available | 150 (2024-2025 academic year) |
| Field-placement positions filled | 182 (2024-2025 academic year) |
| Co-curricular-offerings source cell | 16 (2024-2025 academic year) |
Location and Legal Market — Provo, UT to UTAH
| Geographic field | Disclosed value |
|---|---|
| School location | Provo, UT |
| Reported employment geography | UTAH (66); TEXAS (11); CALIFORNIA (10) |
| Graduating class | Class of 2025 |
The TLS Assessment — Provo, UT, Above Weighted Benchmark
| Applicant comparison | Source-backed input |
|---|---|
| Price evidence | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source Full-time resident: $15,992; full-time nonresident: $31,984; 2024-2025 academic year grant recipients 344 recipients (98%) |
| Job mix | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 bar-required 121 of 127 (95.28%); Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 251+ firms 37 of 127 (29.13%); Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 federal clerkships 9 of 127 (7.09%) |
| Geography | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 UTAH (66); TEXAS (11); CALIFORNIA (10) |
| Licensing | 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort first-time 96.85%; 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort difference 12.08 percentage points |
Frequently Asked Questions
| Question | Verified answer |
|---|---|
| What do the verified admissions figures show for J. Reuben Clark Law School? | applications: 649; offers: 148; accepted: 22.80%; LSAT median: 170; GPA median: 3.95 — 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025).[1] |
| Which price and aid figures are verified for J. Reuben Clark Law School? | tuition: Full-time resident: $15,992; full-time nonresident: $31,984 (tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source); grant recipients: 344 recipients (98%) (2024-2025 academic year); conditional aid: ABA disclosure reports conditional scholarships (tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source).[1] |
| What employment pattern is disclosed for J. Reuben Clark Law School? | graduates: 127; bar-required: 121 of 127 (95.28%); 251+ lawyer firms: 37 of 127 (29.13%); federal clerkships: 9 of 127 (7.09%); reported geography: UTAH (66); TEXAS (11); CALIFORNIA (10) — Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026.[3] |
| What bar-passage results are verified for J. Reuben Clark Law School? | first-time passage: 96.85% (2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort); weighted benchmark: 84.77% (2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort); difference: 12.08 percentage points (2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort); ultimate passage: 100.00% (Class of 2023 two-year ultimate bar-admission outcomes).[2] |
Methodology and Sources
- J. Reuben Clark Law School's evidence was researched through 2026-08-30; every time-sensitive value keeps its source cohort.
- Shared provenance and conflict policy for the Provo, UT record: TLS data methodology.
- Cohort credentials for J. Reuben Clark Law School: admissions-data definitions.
- The UTAH (66) outcome frame uses employment-data definitions.
- Licensure comparisons for Provo, UT use bar-passage definitions.
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24 1.25 1.26 1.27 1.28 1.29 1.30 1.31 1.32 1.33 ABA standard 509 individual report (2025), American Bar Association (accessed 2026-08-30).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 ABA bar individual report (2026), American Bar Association (accessed 2026-08-30).
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 ABA employment individual report (2025), American Bar Association (accessed 2026-08-30).
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Phase 1 inventory-listed primary source 1 (page title not independently rechecked by baseline builder), American Bar Association (accessed 2026-08-28).
