Drake Law School
General Info
Drake University's law school is one of the twenty-five oldest law schools in the nation, tracing its history to 1865. It is a charter member of the American Association of Law Schools, has been accredited since 1923 when accreditation first began, and is one of only seventy-five ABA-approved law schools to have a Chapter of Order of the Coif. Drake University Law School is home to the American Judicature Society, the archives of the National Bar Association, the nation's oldest and largest national association of predominately African-American lawyers and judges, and the Drake Constitutional Law Center, which is one of only four constitutional law programs established by the U.S. Congress and funded by the federal government. The Center's mission is to foster in-depth study of the United States Constitution. A significant aspect of the Center's activities is the Dwight D. Opperman Lecture series, an annual event of national importance in constitutional law.
Contact information
- (Website) https://www.law.drake.edu/
- (Admissions Dean) lawadmit@drake.edu
- (Location) Des Moines, IA
Drake Law School Admissions
Drake Law School is considered a Somewhat Competitive law school, which accepts only 75% of its applicants. Comparatively, Drake is Higher than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | 490 | 367 (74.90%) | 100 (20.4%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 3.00 | 3.27 | 3.57 |
| LSAT | 148 | 151 | 154 |
Tuition And Financial Aid
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $38,866 | $38,866 |
| Part Time | $18,824 | $18,824 |
Living Expenses
- Living on-campus: $20,216
- Living off-campus: $20,216
- Living at home: $9,120
Important Dates
- Early Decision 1: N/A
- Early Decision 2: N/A
- Regular Decision: N/A
- Application Fee: N/A
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Drake Law School Community
Drake Law School is considered to have a Favorable student to faculty ratio. The average class size for 1L sections is approximately Above Average compared to other law schools. Student diversity at Drake is Below Average.
Student body
Faculty Statistics
- Full Time: 25
- Part Time: 18
Faculty
- # Female Faculty: 20
- # Minority Faculty: 6
Ratio
12.6 Students
1 Faculty
Housing Options
- On Campus Housing: No
- Graduate Housing: No
- Law Specific Housing: No
Drake Law School Curriculum
The size of 1L sections affects the quality and consistency of teaching in law schools. Generally with smaller 1L section sizes, students receive more individualized attention. Drake Law School 1L section size is 10% larger than law schools in Iowa and 28% smaller than all PRIVATE law schools.
1L Section Size Comparison
Positions Available in Advanced Courses
- Simulation Courses: 488
- Faculty Supervised Clinics: 133
Students Involved in Advanced Activities
- Field Placements: 108
- Law Journals: 71
- Moot Court/Mock Trials: 0
Attrition Rates
- First Year: 8.2%
- Second Year: 0.9%
- Third Year: 0.0%
- Fourth Year: 0.0%
Drake Law School Employment
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The Drake Law School class of 2023 had an employment rate of 89% with 2% pursuing an additional degree.
Employment Comparison
In 2023, 77.5%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
Type of Employment
- Law Firms: 56.0%
- Business: 22.0%
- Government: 10.0%
- Public Interest: 5.0%
- Academia: 2.0%
- Iowa: 77%
- Illinois: 6%
- Texas: 3%
Bar Passage Rates
- Reporting: 77.5%
- First Time Takers: 129
- Average School: 84.0%
- Average State: 84.4%
- Pass Difference: -0.4%
Top Bar Jurisdiction
- Iowa: 84.4%
- Passed: 84 of 100 (84.0%)
- State Average: 84.4%
- Difference: -0.4%