Case Western Reserve University School of Law

Cleveland, OH Private ABA Accredited

CWRU Law Academic Overview

Founded in 1892, Case Western Reserve University School of Law, also known as CWRU Law, is a private law school located in Cleveland, Ohio. Last year, 178 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of law school students is 670. With 112 faculties, the students to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.
For the academic year 2025-2026, the acceptance rate is 34.80% and the enrollment rate (yield) is 22.56% at Case Western Reserve University School of Law. The average LSAT score submitted by enrolled students is 162 and the average GPA is 3.76. You can check the detailed admission score and statistics.
The bar exam pass rate is 81.99%. For the 153 graduates in 2025, 133 students got full-time jobs and 10 got part-time jobs. You can check the employment summary by hiring status, position type, business, and more for Case Western Reserve University School of Law.

2027 Tuition & fees

The 2027 Case Western Reserve University School of Law tuition & fee is $66,960 for prospective students.
97.48% of full-time students received grants and/or scholarships and the average grants amount is $42,500 at Case Western Reserve University School of Law. The average grant amount would cover 63.47% of tuition & fees.
Amount
2027 Tuition & fees1$66,960
2026 Tuition & fees2$66,960
Average Grant Amount$42,500
Grant Received97.48%
1 2027 tuition based on published amounts by Case Western Reserve University School of Law Financial Aid / Bursar.
2 2026 tuition based on ABA data.

Case Western Reserve University School of Law Directory Information

Case Western Reserve University School of Law's calendar type is Semesters system. An academic year starts January, June, and August and, JD degree is conferred in January, May, and August. In order to earn JD degree, a student must receive credit for 88 credit hours of course work.
The application deadline for fall term 2027 enrollment is April 1, 2027. The application fee for full-time J.D. program is $40. The application can be waived for applicants who apply on or before priority deadline. Contact school's admission office (see directory information below) for eligibility.