Law Program

The law degree program at University of Tulsa prepares students seeking a future in the independent professional practice of law, which includes instructions for taking state and national bar examinations. Students will also learn advanced research in jurisprudence. Students of the law degree program will have focused on courses in the theory and practice of the legal system, including the statutory, administrative, and judicial components of civil and criminal law. Get more details below including other Oklahoma colleges that offer law program.

The Law program at University of Tulsa is accredited by the American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar for more than 75 years.

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University of Tulsa

Also known as Tulsa University

2545 E. 11th Street, Tulsa, OK

Tulsa University is a nonprofit private institution located in Tulsa, Oklahoma and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school's Presbyterian Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. University of Tulsa has an annual student enrollment of over 4,200.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs University of Tulsa offers:

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Engineering
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Psychology

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score between 1120 to 1380 on the SAT, or 24 to 31 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. This school has an acceptance rate of around 41 percent of which only 24 percent decided to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $32,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better estimate their cost of attending this school. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is estimated to be $5,800. Some students at University of Tulsa may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Tulsa University "Golden Hurricane" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Basketball (NCAA Division I-A)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-A)
• Football (NCAA Division I-A)

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study offered, and more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.utulsa.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Law Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Tulsa offers a doctorate degree program in law.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Lawyers

Description

Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, lawyers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Tulsa, OK
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $73.00
  • Average Annual Salary: $151830

Judicial Law Clerks

Description

Assist judges in court or by conducting research or preparing legal documents.

Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers

Description

Conduct hearings to recommend or make decisions on claims concerning government programs or other government-related matters. Determine liability, sanctions, or penalties, or recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or settlements.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -3.6% from 2014 to 2024

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

Description

Facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution through dialogue. Resolve conflicts outside of the court system by mutual consent of parties involved.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.2% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).