Jones School of Law
General Info
The Thomas Goode Jones School of Law is a law school located at Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama. Faulkner University is a religious school affilitated with the churches of Christ. The Jones School of Law was founded in 1928 by Montgomery County Circuit Judge Walter B. Jones. The law school is named after Thomas G. Jones, an alumnus of the Virginia Military Institute, veteran of the Civil War, Democratic politician, and Governor of Alabama. On June 10, 2006, the school was granted provisional approval by the American Bar Association. With ABA accredidation, students may take the bar exam and practice law in any state.
Contact information
- (Website) https://www.faulkner.edu/law
- (Admissions Dean) law@faulkner.edu
- (Location) Montgomery, AL
Jones Law School Admissions
Jones Law School is considered a Somewhat Competitive law school, which accepts only 70% of its applicants. Comparatively, Jones is Higher than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | 408 | 284 (69.61%) | 101 (24.8%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 2.68 | 2.96 | 3.44 |
| LSAT | 142 | 145 | 149 |
Tuition And Financial Aid
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $35,050 | $35,050 |
| Part Time | N/A | N/A |
Living Expenses
- Living on-campus: N/A
- Living off-campus: $28,400
- Living at home: N/A
Important Dates
- Early Decision 1: N/A
- Early Decision 2: N/A
- Regular Decision: N/A
- Application Fee: $50
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Jones Law School Community
Jones Law School is considered to have a Somewhat Favorable student to faculty ratio. The average class size for 1L sections is approximately Below Average compared to other law schools. Student diversity at Jones is Below Average.
Student body
Faculty Statistics
- Full Time: 14
- Part Time: 5
Faculty
- # Female Faculty: 11
- # Minority Faculty: 7
Ratio
18.5 Students
1 Faculty
Housing Options
- On Campus Housing: No
- Graduate Housing: No
- Law Specific Housing: No
Jones Law School Curriculum
The size of 1L sections affects the quality and consistency of teaching in law schools. Generally with smaller 1L section sizes, students receive more individualized attention. Jones Law School 1L section size is 96% smaller than law schools in Alabama and 165% smaller than all PRIVATE law schools.
1L Section Size Comparison
Positions Available in Advanced Courses
- Simulation Courses: 312
- Faculty Supervised Clinics: 98
Students Involved in Advanced Activities
- Field Placements: 61
- Law Journals: 83
- Moot Court/Mock Trials: 0
Attrition Rates
- First Year: 39.0%
- Second Year: 4.0%
- Third Year: 0.0%
- Fourth Year: 0.0%
Jones Law School Employment
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The Jones Law School class of 2023 had an employment rate of 83% with 0% pursuing an additional degree.
Employment Comparison
In 2023, 72.5%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
Type of Employment
- Law Firms: 60.0%
- Business: 13.0%
- Government: 15.0%
- Public Interest: 3.0%
- Academia: 3.0%
- Alabama: 70%
- Georgia: 7%
- Tennessee: 6%
Bar Passage Rates
- Reporting: 72.5%
- First Time Takers: 80
- Average School: 69.0%
- Average State: 88.5%
- Pass Difference: -19.5%
Top Bar Jurisdiction
- Alabama: 88.5%
- Passed: 40 of 58 (69.0%)
- State Average: 88.5%
- Difference: -19.5%