{"id":234680,"date":"2025-09-03T09:45:49","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T13:45:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/?p=234680"},"modified":"2025-09-03T09:45:49","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T13:45:49","slug":"uconn-law-welcomes-one-of-its-most-accomplished-incoming-classes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/2025\/09\/uconn-law-welcomes-one-of-its-most-accomplished-incoming-classes\/","title":{"rendered":"UConn Law Welcomes One of Its Most Accomplished Incoming Classes"},"content":{"rendered":"

The UConn School of Law is proud to welcome this year\u2019s incoming class, a distinguished group of students whose diverse experiences and talents will strengthen the campus community.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The new class includes 151 JD students (125 in the Day Division and 26 in the Evening Division), 36 LLM students, and one student pursuing a Doctor of Juridical Science (the legal equivalent of a Ph.D.) who is specializing in Human Rights Law. UConn Law also welcomes 15 exchange students.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe members of this year\u2019s outstanding class embody the mission of UConn Law in so many ways,\u201d said Dean Eboni S. Nelson. \u201cThey bring tremendous energy and a commitment to making positive change in the world. I\u2019m eager to watch their growth and celebrate their success as they contribute to the excellence of our law school.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Infographic<\/span><\/p>\n

A Talented and Multifaceted JD Class<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

UConn Law saw a 54% increase in JD applications, which is nearly triple the national average. The surge indicates students value a rigorous and affordable legal education rooted in public service and professional opportunity. <\/span>Academically, this JD class\u00a0sets a high bar: <\/span>the median LSAT score is 162, and the median undergraduate GPA is a record-setting 3.78.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis was the most competitive admissions cycle in our<\/span> history,\u201d said A<\/span>ssistant Dean of Admissions Rachel Szostak. \u201cEach and every student stood out, not just for their credentials, but for their passion for law and justice. Their diverse backgrounds will enrich classroom conversations and the legal profession.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Beyond their academic achievements, the JD students offer a vibrant mix of interests and professional experiences. They speak 20 languages, have worked in fields ranging from construction and environmental advocacy to nonprofits and Fortune 500 companies, and 22 students studied STEM disciplines. The admissions team noted they are \u201ca friendly bunch\u201d and \u201canimal lovers:\u201d one studied manatees and another served as the\u00a0Jonathan the Husky mascot.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A Global and Growing Graduate Program<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The 36 students seeking an LLM degree are an increase of nine students over last year. The class includes four Fulbright Scholars, three of whom are specializing in Energy and Environmental Law. Other students are pursuing advanced legal training in U.S. Legal Studies, Insurance Law, Intellectual Property and Information Governance, Governance, Risk Management and Compliance, and Human Rights and Social Justice.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe are delighted to welcome this year\u2019s remarkable class of LLM and exchange students,\u201d said Yan Hong, Director of Graduate Programs and Admissions. \u201cDespite the challenges facing international admissions, we\u2019ve assembled an exceptional, talented, and diverse group. We look forward to supporting their growth and contributions to our academic community.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The LLM cohort includes lawyers from 23 countries who are looking for specialized training to enhance their careers here or abroad. The class hails from Bangladesh, Belgium, Botswana, Cambodia, China, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, India, Ireland, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Netherlands, Pakistan, Peru, Spain, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the United States. This LLM cohort reflects the global reach and excellent\u00a0reputation of UConn Law\u2019s graduate programs, as the law school continues to attract talented legal professionals from around the world who are prepared to make a meaningful impact.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This year\u2019s 151 incoming JD students represent 19 states and the 36 LLM students are from 23 countries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":177,"featured_media":234681,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_crdt_document":"","wds_primary_category":0,"wds_primary_series":0,"wds_primary_attribution":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1857],"tags":[],"magazine-issues":[],"coauthors":[2418],"class_list":["post-234680","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-law"],"pp_statuses_selecting_workflow":false,"pp_workflow_action":"current","pp_status_selection":"publish","acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-05-03 05:31:41","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/posts\/234680","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/users\/177"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=234680"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/posts\/234680\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":234854,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/posts\/234680\/revisions\/234854"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/media\/234681"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=234680"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=234680"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=234680"},{"taxonomy":"magazine-issue","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/magazine-issues?post=234680"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=234680"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}