Consumer Information (ABA Required Disclosures)
In compliance with ABA Standard 509, the law school is required to disclose specific information to prospective students as they research law schools. Information about law school admissions, curriculum, employment outcomes, enrollment, financial aid, tuition and other required areas is available on this page.
The University of Kansas School 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.
Standard 509 Information Reports
- ABA Standard 509 Report 2024 (pdf.)
- ABA Standard 509 Report 2023 (.pdf)
- ABA Standard 509 Report 2022 (.pdf)
Standard 509(b)(1), (2), (3), (4), (5), and (6)
Previous Year Standard 509 Reports
- ABA Standard 509 Report 2021 (.pdf)
- ABA Standard 509 Report 2020 (.pdf)
- ABA Standard 509 Report 2019 (.pdf)
- ABA Standard 509 Report 2018 (.pdf)
- ABA Standard 509 Report 2017 (.pdf)
- ABA Standard 509 Report 2016 (.pdf)
- ABA Standard 509 Report 2015 (.pdf)
- ABA Standard 509 Report 2014 (.pdf)
- ABA Standard 509 Report 2013 (.pdf)
- ABA Standard 509 Report 2012 (.pdf)
- ABA Standard 509 Report 2011 (.pdf)
- ABA Standard 509 Report 2010 (.pdf)
Employment Outcomes
ABA Employment Summaries
Previous Year ABA Employment Summaries
- ABA Employment Summary | Class of 2021 (.pdf) (updated 12/13/22)
- ABA Employment Summary | Class of 2020 (.pdf)
- ABA Employment Summary | Class of 2019 (.pdf)
- ABA Employment Summary | Class of 2018 (.pdf)
- ABA Employment Summary | Class of 2017 (.pdf)
- ABA Employment Summary | Class of 2016 (.pdf)
- ABA Employment Summary | Class of 2015 (.pdf)
- ABA Employment Summary | Class of 2014 (.pdf)
- ABA Employment Summary | Class of 2013 (.pdf)
- ABA Employment Summary | Class of 2012 (.pdf)
- ABA Employment Summary | Class of 2011 (.pdf)
NALP Reports
Previous Year NALP Employment Reports
- NALP Employment Report | Class of 2020 (.pdf)
- NALP Employment Report | Class of 2019 (.pdf)
- NALP Employment Report | Class of 2018 (.pdf)
- NALP Employment Report | Class of 2017 (.pdf)
- NALP Employment Report | Class of 2016 (.pdf)
- NALP Employment Report | Class of 2015 (.pdf)
- NALP Employment Report | Class of 2014 (.pdf)
- NALP Employment Report | Class of 2013 (.pdf)
- NALP Employment Report | Class of 2012 (.pdf)
Find additional employment statistics for the most recent graduating class on the Graduate Employment Statistics page.
Standard 509(b)(7)
Bar Passage Outcomes
- ABA Bar Passage Report 2025 (.pdf)
- ABA Bar Passage Report 2024 (.pdf)
- ABA Bar Passage Report 2023 (.pdf)
Standard 509(b)(8)
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.
Standard 504
Other Required Disclosures
- Refund policy
- Refund schedule (Select semester calendar by category and date and then set the category filter to "Refunds and Adjustments")
- Curricular offerings
- Academic calendar
- Academic requirements
- Academic regulations
- Transfer policy
Standard 509(c)
Determination of Credit Hours for Coursework
Standard 310
Nondiscrimination Policy
- Law School Nondiscrimination Policy
- University Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action Policy
Standard 205
Public Safety Report
The annual security report about KU safety policies, crime statistics, fire statistics, and campus resources is available online at ku.edu/safety, or on paper by contacting the Office of the Vice Provost of Student Affairs (previously Dean of Students), 133 Strong Hall, 785-864-4060.
Mission Statement
The mission of the University of Kansas School of Law is to further the knowledge and understanding of law and the legal system through a balanced and integrated program of teaching, research and service. As a unit of the University of Kansas, a state university and a major research institution, the School of Law serves its students, the legal profession, the state, and the broader university and academic community by developing and sharing expertise on a wide variety of legal topics, with the ultimate aim of making a significant contribution to the administration of justice in the state, the region, the nation, and the international community.
Educational Requirements for Licensure
Department of Education Required Public Disclosure
All states recognize graduation from an ABA-approved law school as meeting the legal education requirements for eligibility to sit for the bar exam. The University of Kansas School 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.
KU’s licensure programs strive to maintain accurate and up to date information about the educational requirements for licensure in U.S. states and territories. However, regulations are subject to change and varying interpretations. In addition to possible changes in educational requirements, licensure often includes additional requirements, such as specific examinations and additional training or practicum hours. It is highly recommended that students seek guidance from the appropriate licensing agency before beginning an academic program to ensure they know what is needed to obtain the license/certification/registration in the state in which they intend to practice and/or seek licensure.