Consumer Information (ABA Required Disclosures)
The University of Kansas School of Law is accredited by the American Bar Association. 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.
Standard 509 Information Reports
- ABA Standard 509 Report 2020 (.pdf)
- ABA Standard 509 Report 2019 (.pdf)
- ABA Standard 509 Report 2018 (.pdf)
Standard 509(b)(1), (2), (3), (4), (5), and (6)
Previous Year Standard 509 Reports
Employment Outcomes
ABA Employment Summaries
Previous Year ABA Employment Summaries
- 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
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 2021 (.pdf)
- ABA Bar Passage Report 2020 (.pdf)
- ABA Bar Passage Report 2019 (.pdf)
Standard 509(b)(8)
Previous Year ABA Bar Passage Reports
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.
Other Required Disclosures
- Refund policy
- Refund schedule (Select semester calendar by category and date and then scroll to "Refunds and Adjustments" section)
- Curricular offerings
- Academic calendar
- Academic regulations
- Transfer policy
Standard 509(c)
Determination of Credit Hours for Coursework
Standard 310
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.