Faulkner University - Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When is the application due?
We will accept applications from September 1st, 2011 until June 15, 2012. The Faulkner Law admissions staff encourages you to submit your application as early in the admissions cycle as possible. After June 15, contact our office to determine if any late applications will be accepted.

Q. If a student has taken the LSAT more than once, will the Law School use the highest score?
Yes. The law school will use the highest score. Please note that prospective students must retake the LSAT if their score is five years old.

Q. Is on-campus housing available to law students?
Faulkner University does not have housing specifically for law students. Most students choose to live off-campus. Montgomery has many quality apartment complexes near the law school, and some give discounts to law students.

Q. Does your law school offer a part-time, evening program?
The law school no longer offers a part-time, evening program.

Q. Are summer courses available?
The law school offers summer courses. All summer courses are electives, and a student can take a maximum of six credit hours.

Q. Can I start law school in the spring?
No. First year law students can only begin in the fall.

Q. How long does it take to complete my degree?
The Juris Doctor program is a three year program.

Q. How many hours do I need to complete my degree?
Law students need 90 hours to complete their Juris Doctor. Of those 90 hours, 51 are required courses.

Q. What choice of majors does a prospective student have?
You do not have a "major" in law school as you did in undergraduate school. In order to pass the bar exam, a law student must demonstrate competency in all areas of the law. To accomplish this goal the Law School's curriculum is structured so that 51 of the 90 hours needed for graduation are required core classes. In the remaining hours you can choose from a wide range of elective courses that you can structure around your particular interests. For example, if you are interested in business law, you might take courses such as Interviewing, Counseling & Negotiation; Secured Transactions; Federal Income Tax; and Worker's Compensation to name a few.

Enrollment Information

Q. What was your 75% - 25% range of LSAT scores and undergraduate GPA?
The LSAT range for the fall 2011 entering class was 152-146. The UGPA range was 3.36 - 2.66.

Q. What is the diversity of the student body?
The class of 2014 is comprised of 38% women and 17% minority.

Q. What is the Law School's American Bar Association accreditation status?
The School of Law is fully approved by the American Bar Association.

Scholarships

Q. Are there any scholarships available for entering law students?
The law school has a comprehensive scholarship program for first year law students. Merit scholarships are based on a prospective student's cumulative undergraduate GPA and LSAT score. Award amounts range from 10% tuition forgiveness to 100% tuition forgiveness. Admitted applicants are automatically considered for scholarships.

Financial Aid

Q. Is financial aid available?
Yes. Please visit our Financial Aid page for more information about applying for student loans.

Q. What is the tuition cost for entering law students?
Tuition for the 2012-2013 academic year (Fall and Spring semesters) is $33,000.00.