Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law

    Memphis, TN Public ABA Accredited

    Memphis Law Academic Overview

    Founded in 1962, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, also known as Memphis Law, is a public law school located in Memphis, Tennessee. Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law is a law school of the University of Memphis. Last year, 96 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of law school students is 239. With 67 faculties, the students to faculty ratio is 4 to 1.
    For the academic year 2025-2026, the acceptance rate is 41.07% and the enrollment rate (yield) is 40.17% at Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. The average LSAT score submitted by enrolled students is 155 and the average GPA is 3.53. You can check the detailed admission score and statistics.
    The bar exam pass rate is 73.40%. For the 110 graduates in 2025, 92 students got full-time jobs and 9 got part-time jobs. You can check the employment summary by hiring status, position type, business, and more for Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law.
    Fast Facts
    Tuition & Fees (2027)$28,642 ($22,658)
    Avg. Financial Aid$11,000
    LSAT / GPA155 / 3.53
    Acceptance Rate41.07%
    Students to Faculty4 to 1
    Bar Exam Pass Rate73.40%

    2027 Tuition & fees

    The 2027 Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law tuition & fee is $22,658 for Tennessee residents and $28,642 for out-of-state students for prospective students. The tuition & fees are the same as last year's tuition for both in-state and out-of state rate.
    61.92% of full-time students received grants and/or scholarships and the average grants amount is $11,000 at Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. The average grant amount would cover 38.41% of tuition & fees.
    Tennessee ResidentsOut-of-State
    2027 Tuition & fees1$22,658$28,642
    2026 Tuition & fees2$22,658$28,642
    Average Grant Amount$11,000
    Grant Received61.92%
    1 2027 tuition based on published amounts by Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law Financial Aid / Bursar.
    2 2026 tuition based on ABA data.

    Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law Directory Information

    Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law's calendar type is Semesters system. An academic year starts August and, JD degree is conferred in May August December. In order to earn JD degree, a student must receive credit for 90 credit hours of course work.
    The application deadline for fall term 2027 enrollment is April 1, 2027. There is no application fee and free for applying.
    NameCecil C. Humphreys School of Law
    Parent Institution University Of Memphis
    Address1 N. Front Street, Memphis, TN 38103
    Founded1962
    Phone901-678-5403
    Emaillawadmissions@memphis.edu
    Admission Informationhttps://www.memphis.edu/law/admissions/
    Application Requirementhttps://www.memphis.edu/law/admissions/guide-to-applying.php
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