1. Where is Capital University Law School?We are located in the heart of downtown Columbus, Ohio.
2. What are the median LSAT and GPA?For the 2012 Entering Class, the median LSAT was 150 and median GPA was 3.16.
3. What is the cost of tuition at Capital University Law School?For the 2012-2013 academic year, the cost of tuition is $33,263 for full-time day program, $21,793 for our part-time evening program and $19,499 for our part-time day program. ($1147 per credit hour).
4. When is the application deadline? Capital University Law School operates on a rolling admissions basis but have a suggested deadline of May 1.
5. What is the application fee? The application fee is $40. Apply before March 1 to have the application fee waived.
6. What is the student to faculty ratio?
7. After I apply, when should I expect my decision?We strive to have a decision made within 4 weeks of receiving your completed application.
8. What is required to apply to Capital University Law School?To be considered for admission, an applicant must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university by the date of enrollment. You may be accepted before the undergraduate degree has been obtained, but such acceptance is conditional upon your receipt of the degree. For further information, follow the application instructions.
9. What is Capital's bar passage rate? Capital’s passage rate for first-time takers over the last five years (10 exams) is 90% which ranks us 2nd in the state of Ohio among nine law schools. For the most recent bar exam, Capital’s first time passage rate was 92% (July 2012 exam).
10. Does Capital offer a part-time program? Capital offers both part-time day and evening programs. Full-time vs part-time.
11. How long will it take me to complete my JD? A student is generally able to complete our full-time program in three years, our part-time evening program in four years and two summers and our part-time day program in four to five years, depending on whether summer courses are taken.
12. Can I take another state’s bar exam if I graduate from Capital?Yes. As a Capital University Law School graduate you are eligible to take the bar exam in any state. However, you must fulfill the requirements of the state in which you want to take the bar exam. Information about other state bar exams.
13. Do you offer any concentrations?
14. What financial aid does Capital University Law School offer? We offer several types of financial aid to our students. Federal Direct Stafford Loans, Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loans, Scholarships, Federal Work-Study and Veteran’s Educational Benefits in the form of our participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program.
15. How do I get financial aid?Do I have to submit an additional application to be considered for scholarships?
No. When you apply for admission Capital University Law School, you are considered for any scholarship for which you are eligible.
Do I have to file a FAFSA?
To be eligible for federal financial aid, all students are required to complete FAFSA.
16. Does Capital University Law School offer any joint or combined degree programs?
17. Does Capital University Law School offer on campus housing? We do not offer on-campus housing; however, there are several wonderful neighborhoods within minutes of the law school.
18. Does Capital have any clinical programs or centers
19. Why should I choose Capital University Law School?
20. What are Capital's latest employment figures?
21. How do I visit Capital? Call or email the Office of Admission to arrange for an official visit. Speak to an Admissions Representative; take a tour of the law school or sit in on a class…we will tailor a visit to your interests.
22. Am I required to have a laptop?Capital does not require students to have a laptop computer, however, it is suggested.
23. How much do I have to study?Generally, first year students spend 2.5 to 3 hours of study time for every 1 hour of class time.
24. How does Capital University Law School view multiple LSAT scores? We will receive all LSAT scores you have received during the past five years. However, we accept your highest LSAT score for decision purposes.
25. Is Capital University Law School accredited?Yes. We are accredited by the American Bar Association (http://www.americanbar.org) and the Association of American Law Schools (http://www.aals.org/).