The following information and links are provided in accordance with the ABA Standard 509.
2024 ABA Standard 509 Bar Passage Report (PDF)
2023 ABA Employment Summary for 2023 Graduates (PDF)
2023 ABA Standard 509 Information report (PDF)
2023 ABA Bar Passage Report (PDF)
2022 ABA Standard 509 Bar Passage Report (PDF)
2022 ABA Standard 509 Information Report (PDF)
2022 ABA Employment Summary for 2022 Graduates (PDF)
2021 ABA Standard 509 Information Report (PDF)
2021 ABA Bar Passage Report (PDF)
2021 ABA Employment Summary for 2021 Graduates (PDF)
2020 ABA Employment Summary (PDF)
The following student learning outcomes document is provided in accordance with the ABA Standard 301.
Student Learning Outcomes (PDF)
Academics
Curricular Offerings
Academic Calendar
Academic Requirements
Transfer Credit Policy
Admission & Enrollment Data
For the class entering Fall 2022:
Class Size: 91
Median LSAT: 155
Median GPA: 3.44
Costs, Aid & Scholarships
For the 2020-2021 academic year:
Resident Tuition & Fees (30 cr): $14,941
Non-Resident Tuition & Fees (30 cr): $36,543
Books (estimated): $800
Living Expenses (estimated): $12,848
Transportation (estimated): $1,500
Complete Financial Information including Refund Policies
Employment Outcomes & Bar Passage
For the class of 2021:
71 Graduates
65 Employed as of March 15, 2022
2 Enrolled in Full-Time Graduate Degree Program
65 in Bar Required or JD Advantage positions
18 in State and Federal Clerkships
First-Time Montana Bar Passage:
2021: 92.18%
2020: 92.06%
2019: 88.89%
2018: 82.46%
2017: 84.15%
2016: 79.45%
Complete Employment & Bar Passage Data
Other Consumer Information
For other consumer information including attrition and graduation rates, faculty and administrators, library resources, and facilities, please refer to the 2019 ABA Standard 509 Information Report.
Qualifications for Admission to the Bar
In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners.
Department of Education Required Disclosures
In compliance with U.S. Department of Education regulations and as an institution participating in the State Authorization and Reciprocity Agreement (SARA), the University of Montana is required to maintain specific information regarding its programs designed to meet the educational requirements for a specific professional licensure or certification required for employment in an occupation.
The Alexander Blewett III School of Law at the University of Montana is an American Bar Association (ABA)- approved law school. All state supreme courts recognize ABA-approved law schools as meeting the legal education requirements to qualify for the bar examination. Many states limit eligibility for bar admission to graduates of ABA-approved schools. Several states also allow students to sit for the bar examination after attending a non-ABA-approved law school and after satisfying specific experience requirements. Therefore, a J.D. from the Blewett School of Law will fulfill the education requirement for licensing in all states, while in some states, a J.D. from the University of Montana's law school will exceed the requirements. To review whether a J.D. from the Blewett School of law meets the licensing requirements in your state, please consult our Provost's Website on Professional Licensure, as is required by the U.S. Department of Education.
In all states, there are additional requirements for licensure including but not limited to a bar examination, ethics examination, and moral character inquiry. The National Conference of Bar Examiners keeps up-to-date information on all licensing requirements, including additional testing or experience requirements for each state. Please consult NCBE - Jurisdictions webpage for any state you are interested in working.
Additionally, any student interested in pursuing the J.D./Masters of Social Work program of study at the Alexander Blewett III School of Law at the University of Montana should consult the corresponding licensure disclosure provided by the University of Montana's School of Social Work. Additional dual degree program offerings in the Blewett School of Law (J.D./Masters of Business Administration, J.D./Masters of Public Administration, and J.D./Masters of Science in Environmental Studies) will not lead to licensure.