University of Alabama Law School
Welcome to The University of Alabama School of Law. Our faculty and staff are committed to our Law School’s mission-providing a first-rate legal education for tomorrow’s lawyers. With an alumni network in 49 states, our Law School constantly is on the move. The Law School curriculum, special programs, and activities, displayed on this website, demonstrate the reasons why Alabama is ranked among the top 11 public law schools in the nation.
Here are some examples of Alabama’s growth and expanding opportunities.
Expanding Faculty: Five new faculty members joined the Law School this fall. The school hired eleven new professors over the last two years. This strengthened our already low student-to-faculty ratio.
Supreme Court Justices and Other Distinguished Guests: Eight U.S. Supreme Court Justices have visited the Law School. Over the last three academic years, Justices Samuel Alito, Stephen Breyer, and Clarence Thomas, as well as Aharon Barak, a former President of the Supreme Court of Israel, addressed our students. This year, Beverley McLachlin, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, will visit.
Practical Skills in the Clinical Program: Six clinics–Elder Law, Civil, Domestic Violence, Community Development, Criminal Law, and Capital Defense–provide valuable hands-on experience for the students after their first year. Through funding from the Department of Justice, a seventh clinic in Mediation Law will open in Fall 2009. Alabama is one of the few law schools in the country that can guarantee a clinic experience to every student who so chooses.
Public Interest Experience: The Law School now offers a certificate in public interest law. To receive the certificate, students must complete a new class in public interest lawyering, a poverty law class, other selected courses, and a clinical course. In addition, the Public Interest Institute and its Director actively encourage students to participate in public service activities and assist with opportunities.
Exciting International Summer Programs: Two international exchange programs in Switzerland and Australia give students the ability to globalize their legal education.
Successful Bar Passage Rate: The Law School prepares students for the practice of law. The national bar passage rate for our May 2007 graduates was over 98%. This includes 100% of the students who sat for the Alabama Bar.
High Employment Rate: The employment rate within nine months of graduation was 96% for the Class of 2007.
Diverse Student Body: We have a tradition of diversity. Approximately 25 states and 65 undergraduate institutions are represented in the first-year class. Some students have advanced degrees and many have significant work experience and backgrounds in service, business, politics, the arts, the military, and athletics.
Lower Tuition Cost: The school believes students should receive an outstanding education for a reasonable cost of tuition.
The University of Alabama is committed to providing students with a good daily quality of life and an exciting and challenging educational environment. The students get along well, and the Tuscaloosa and campus environments are pleasant, positive, and welcoming, with abundant activities. My staff and I are pleased to provide any further information about the vibrant atmosphere at The University of Alabama School of Law.
Contact Info and Driving Directions
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| Admissions | admissions@law.ua.edu |
| Alumni | lawalum@law.ua.edu |
| Career Services | careers@law.ua.edu |
| Continuing Legal Education | abicle@law.ua.edu |
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| Alumni or Farrah Law Society Information: | Alumni Relations The University of Alabama School of Law Box 870382 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0382 |
| Application forms of all kinds: | The University of Alabama Law School Admissions Office Box 870382 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0382 Telephone (205) 348-5440 |
| Information and applications for financial aid available from the law school: | The University of Alabama School of Law Assistant Dean’s Office Box 870382 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0382 Telephone (205) 348-4508 |
| Information and applications for University-wide financial aid programs: | The University of Alabama Office of Student Financial Services Box 870162 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0162 Telephone (205) 348-6756 |
| Assistance with employment (students and alumni): | The University of Alabama School of Law Career Services Box 870382 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0382 Telephone (205) 348-6479 |
| Bounds Law Library: | Bounds Law Library University of Alabama School of Law Box 870383 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0383 Telephone (205)348-5925 Fax (205)348-1112 |
| Continuing Legal Education: | ABICLE Box 870384 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 800-627-6514 or 205-348-6230 |
| Housing information: | The University of Alabama Office of Housing and Residential Life Box 870399 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0399 Telephone (205) 348-6676 |
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Driving Directions |
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| From Birmingham (I-20/59): | * Take the McFarland Boulevard Exit (Exit 73). * At the bottom of the exit ramp, turn right onto McFarland Boulevard West. Stay in the far right lane. * After approximately 3 miles, take the University Boulevard Exit. The exit curves to the right. * At the top of the exit ramp, turn to the right and immediately get into the far-left lane. DCH Hospital will be on your left. * Go through one traffic light. * At the next traffic light turn left onto Paul Bryant Drive. (You will have the choice of going straight on University or bearing left on Paul Bryant–take the left). * Get into the left lane and proceed through one traffic light. * The Law School is on the left-hand side of the road approximately 1/4 of a mile past the traffic light. |
| From Montgomery (Highway 82): | * Highway 82 turns into McFarland Boulevard. Follow directions above from McFarland Boulevard. * You may also take Interstate 65 North to Birmingham from Montgomery and follow the directions above from that point. |
| From Meridian (I-20/59): | * Take exit 71 (I-359). * I-359 turns into Lurleen Wallace Boulevard. Get into the right-hand lane and turn right onto Paul Bryant Drive. * Continue on Paul Bryant Drive until you see the Law School on your right |
| From Highway 69N: | * Highway 69N turns into I-359, which turns into Lurleen Wallace Boulevard. Get into the right-hand lane and turn right onto Paul Bryant Drive. * Continue on Paul Bryant Drive until you see the Law School on your right. |
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Emergency Numbers |
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| Security Desk | 361-5950 |
| UA Police | 348-5454 |
| Building Coordinator | 348-4511 |
| Law School Technical Support/Audio Visual | 348-4347 |
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Other Numbers |
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| Admissions Office: | (205) 348-5440 |
| Registrar/Records Office: | (205) 348-4886 |
| Dean’s Office | (205) 348-5117 |
Contact Info
The University of Alabama
Law School Admissions Office
Box 870382
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0382
Telephone (205) 348-5440
admissions@law.ua.edu
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