University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law

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University of Arkansas at Little Rock
William H. Bowen School of Law
1201 McMath Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72202-5142
(501)324-9434
FAX: (501)324-9433

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UALR William H. Bowen School of Law

About the School

With a student body of approximately 440 and one of the lowest student/faculty ratios of any law school — 15 to 1 — the UALR Bowen School of Law offers a challenging educational experience in a close and supportive environment. Smaller classes enhance the learning experience. Students interact with their peers and with the members of the faculty to a degree not possible at many schools. Our faculty is an experienced group of caring teachers and scholars. The academic experience at the UALR Bowen School of Law is challenging and rigorous, yet supportive. In addition, our low tuition enables our graduates to choose among a wide variety of employment opportunities without worrying about paying off an enormous debt.

Our curriculum emphasizes both theory and practice. Like most law schools UALR requires a basic core of courses but offers numerous electives. Unlike most law schools, however, UALR requires two "lawyering skills" courses during the second year. In these courses, students are taught skills used in trial advocacy, interviewing and counseling, mediation and negotiation. We also offer three clinical programs: the litigation clinic, where students represent actual clients in court; the mediation clinic, where students gain practical experience in alternative dispute resolution; and the tax clinic, where students represent actual clients who have controversies with the Internal Revenue Service. In addition, UALR Bowen School of Law offers externship programs, where students can learn and work in legal settings, for judges, legal services providers and legislators, earning academic credit.

The Arkansas General Assembly established the UALR Bowen School of Law in 1975. We are accredited by the American Bar Association and are a member of the Association of American Law Schools.

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General Information
UALR William H. Bowen School of Law
1201 McMath Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72202
501-324-9434

Academic Support/Bar Passage
501-683-4882

Admissions
Web Address
501-324-9903
[email protected]

UALR William H. Bowen School of Law
1201 McMath Avenue
Little Rock, Arkansas 72202

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UALR William H. Bowen School of Law: Admissions

Objective:
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law seeks to attract highly qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds who will make positive contributions to the law school and ultimately to the legal profession and society.

Evaluation Process:
Bowen takes a “holistic” approach to admissions, meaning the Admissions Committee assesses a wide array of applicant factors. For most applicants, the personal statement, LSAT score(s), and UGPA will form the bases of our decisions. Bowen also values inclusion and is committed to enrolling students of diverse ethnicities, life experiences, and professional backgrounds.

Admission:
Admission to Bowen is competitive. Our admit rate is typically around 25%. Bowen utilizes a “rolling” admissions process where applicants are considered for admission as their application files become “complete.” In our process, earlier applicants tend to have an advantage over later applicants. We begin making offers of admission in October of each year, and continue until all seats in the class are filled. We will not consider an applicant until he/she has submitted all required documents.

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UALR Law - Admissions - University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law

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• Entering Students FAQ
• Financial Aid
• First Year Curriculum
• New Student Orientation
• PLUS Program
• Scholarships
• Transfer & Visitor Applicants
• Tuition & Fees
• Visit the Bowen School of Law

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UALR William H. Bowen School of Law: Alumni Blog

An alumni blog is currently under construction.President Robert H. Edwards, 1998, Little Rock
Vice President Colette Dodson Honorable, 1995, Little Rock
Secretary David W. Sterling, 1997, Little Rock
Treasurer Amber Elizabeth Wilson Bagley, 2004, Little Rock
Past President Melody Peacock Barnett, 1993, Dermott
For a list of current Alumni Board members, click here.

To report alumni news, email Julia Ann Baldridge at [email protected].

Hearsay magazine is published annually each fall. Its purpose is to keep UALR William H. Bowen School of Law alumni and friends informed about alumni, student, faculty and staff news, as well as special events. Hearsay is a tribute to our alumni and friends, whose efforts and dollars support the mission of the Law School. Every graduate of the Bowen School and its predecessor institutions is a member of the UALR Law Alumni Association.

To see the latest Hearsay, click here.