Fast Facts about Vanderbilt Law School

Founded
1874, as one of two departments to hold classes in the first year Vanderbilt University opened to students

Degree Programs:

J.D. Application Deadline – March 15

LL.M. Application Deadline – March 30

2010-11 Academic Year

  • Fall Semester: August 16 to December 17, 2010
    • First day of fall classes for first-year and LL.M. students - August 16, 2010
    • First day of fall classes for second- and third-year students - August 23, 2010
  • Spring Semester: January 10 to May 6, 2011
  • Commencement - May 13, 2011

Number of Students: 630

Student/Faculty Ratio: 14:1

Endowment: $100 million

Summer Study Abroad: Vanderbilt in Venice

Academic Programs & Centers

Academic Journals

Joint-Degree Programs

 Building size: 178,000 square feet

Technology: Wireless and wired laptop connectivity throughout the building, tech friendly classrooms, high-tech Trial Courtroom for moot court and trial practice, full array of electronic resources for library research