
Oregon Law offers a comprehensive legal education with particular strengths in environmental and natural resources law, dispute resolution, and public interest practice.
Students learn in the Knight Law Center on the main University of Oregon campus, engaging in clinics, externships, and simulation courses that emphasize collaboration, problem-solving, and community engagement.
Graduates work in law firms, government agencies, nonprofits, and corporate legal departments across Oregon, the broader Pacific Northwest, and nationally, often leveraging the school's environmental and dispute resolution expertise.
A median LSAT of 159 places Oregon Law among the most competitive law schools. Applicants below 156 should consider retaking the exam or emphasizing other strong application components.
University of Oregon School of Law is moderately competitive with an acceptance rate of 66.42%. Applicants with scores near the median of 159 LSAT and 3.56 GPA have a strong chance of admission.
While there is no strict minimum, the 25th percentile LSAT score is 156. Applicants scoring below this number face significant challenges but may be considered if they have exceptionally strong soft factors or work experience.
Interview policies vary by year, but top-tier schools like Oregon Law often use interviews (by invitation) to evaluate candidates holistically. Check the specific requirements in the Admissions section above.
89% of graduates are employed 10 months after graduation. A significant portion (7%) go into BigLaw firms, while 7% secure federal clerkships.