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We are pleased to provide the following information about the University of Idaho College of Law in compliance with American Bar Association Standards 504 and 509.

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.

University of Idaho College of Law is approved by the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association, 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654, 312-988-6738.

Admissions statistics and information

  • Standard Information Required Under ABA Standard 509(b) (PDF)
  • College of Law transfer credit acceptance policy, section III B. of the handbook

Employment outcomes

  • Class of 2024 U of I Employment Summary (PDF)
  • Class of 2023 U of I Employment Summary (PDF)
  • Class of 2022 U of I Employment Summary (PDF)
  • ABA All Law Schools Employment Summary Reports

Results from the survey are compiled and reported to organizations such as the American Bar Association (ABA), American Association of Law Schools (AALS) and the National Association of Legal Career Professionals (NALP).

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Learn about tuition, cost of attendance and scholarships or financial aid or learn how to complete a withdraw and request a refund at Student Financial Aid services.

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  • Academic Requirements for Juris Doctor (JD) Degree, Section IV. B. of the Handbook
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