From the School

Florida Coastal is an American Bar Association accredited institution whose culturally diverse students graduate “practice-ready” through hard work, award-winning, ongoing practical training that is taught by supportive and experienced faculty.

Founded in 1996, Jacksonville based Florida Coastal serves a student body that is nearly 50% minority (compared to just 13% diversity in the U.S. legal profession), and because of this the institution is a recipient of The INSIGHT Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award (HEED). At Florida Coastal, students receive ongoing practical training from day one and together have been recognized by the National Jurist magazine’s Practical Training Honor Roll. Unlike the 65% national law school average, 100% of Florida Coastal’s students participate in pro bono legal work prior to graduation and together have dedicated more than 40,000 man-hours.

Overview

From The School

Step-by-Step Guide to the Coastal Law Admissions Procedure
      1. Speak with an admissions counselor to find out why Florida Coastal School of Law is the right fit for you.
      2. Register with the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and the Credential Assembly Service (CAS).
      3. Complete Coastal Law’s online application. There is no application fee to apply.
      A complete application consists of all undergraduate transcripts, two letters of recommendation, a personal statement, a resume, and your LSAT score.
      The LSAT must be taken within five years of the desired start date.
      The CAS report from LSAC will consist of your undergraduate transcripts, your LSAT report, and your two letters of recommendation.
      4. Once your complete application is received it will go on to the Admissions Committee for review.
      Students can check their application status online throughout the admissions process.
      The Admissions Committee does not release information about the reason for their decision.
      5. If accepted, you will be required to submit a nonrefundable seat deposit in order to reserve your seat in Coastal Law’s incoming class.
      6. After you submit your seat deposit you are now on your way to becoming a Juris Doctor Candidate at Florida Coastal School of Law! Congratulations! We look forward to having you with us.
Applicants
2,388
Acceptance Rate
76%
Median Undergrad GPA
2.96
Accepted Applicants Who Attend
336

Test Scores

LSAT
25th-75th percentile
(enrolled students)
141 - 147

Application Process

Rolling Admissions
Yes
Application Fee
$0
CAS Service Used
Yes
Applicants accepted in terms other than fall
Yes
Transfer Applicants Accepted
Yes
Deferred Admission
Yes

Other Admission Factors

Academic
LSAT Score
Undergraduate GPA
Letters of Recommendation
Essay / Personal Statement

Selectivity Rating

81

Overall

From The School

Degrees Offered

J.D. DEGREE
  • ACCELERATED 2-YEAR J.D. DEGREE
  • DUAL DEGREESStudents have the opportunity to earn both a Juris Doctor and a Master’s degree. J.D./MBA or J.D./MPP
  • 3+3 PROGRAMParticipants will earn both a baccalaureate degree and a JD under the 6-year program.
  • CERTIFICATE PROGRAMSCriminal Law Certificate, Civil Litigation Certificate, Business and Transactional Practice Certificate, Family Law Certificate, Government and Public Interest Law, International and Comparative Law, Real Estate and Environmental Sustainability Certificate, Legal Research, Writing, and Drafting Certificate
  • LL.M. – US LAW, General Law Studies, Logistics & Transportation

Programs and Curriculum

Florida Coastal School of Law currently offers a 3-year, ABA accredited J.D. program. As well as a Part-Time Evening and Part-Time Day program

LL.M.: Most courses are offered online in a mobile-friendly and downloadable format that students can access anywhere and at any time.

Dual Degrees: both a Juris Doctor and a Master’s degree. Florida Coastal School of Law and Jacksonville University are proud to offer dual degree programs for highly motivated students who seek to broaden their legal education into the dynamic areas of business or public policy.

Honors Program: This is a comprehensive program for all students, 1L through 3L, in all academic tracks. The intent is to bring together FCSL students who have demonstrated an aptitude and desire to excel so that they can thrive in an atmosphere of collaboration, critical thinking, experiential learning, net-working and leadership to foster future attorneys who are exceptional and transformative critical thinkers and community leaders.

Other student academic honors organizations are focused on skill enhancement, such as Florida Coastal Law Review, the Mock Trial Team, and the Moot Court Honor Board.

Student Bar Association, Student Organizations, Student Ambassadors, UVA Softball Tournament Team, and Health and Wellness.

Study Abroad Program affiliated with University of Auvergne in Clermont-Ferrand, France.

Faculty Information

Career overview

Pass Rate for First-Time Bar Exam
68%
% of graduates who are employed within ten months of graduation
71%
% of job accepting graduates providing useable salary information
63%

Career Services

On campus summer employment recruitment for first year JD students
Yes
On campus summer employment recruitment for second year JD students
Yes
# of Employers that Recruit on Campus Each Year
50

Graduates Employed by Area

37%
Private Practice
16%
Business/Industry
9%
Government
4%
Public Interes
2%
Judicial Clerkships
2%
Academic

Graduates Employed by Region

55%
South
6%
Mid-Atlantic
4%
MidWest
2%
Mountain
2%
South West
1%
Pacific
1%
New England

Overview

From The School

Full Time (13-16 credit hours each semester) Fall and Spring Total
Tuition: $43,558
General Fee: $2,400
One-time matriculation: $103
SBA Dues: $110

The Financial Aid Office of Florida Coastal School of Law is dedicated to working with students who wish to attend law school and need financial assistance to do so. Find the loans and scholarships opportunities offered to students at Florida Coastal School of Law on our website.

Dates

Financial Aid Rating
Aug 1

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Annual Total Aid Package Awarded
$64,500
% Students Receiving Some Aid
88%

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$40,664
Estimated Off-Campus Room and Board
$20,402
Estimated Cost for Books / Academic Expense
$1,450
Fees
$2,337

Overall

From The School

Student organizations are an integral part of the unique law school experience at Florida Coastal School of Law and are open to all students, some restrictions for exist for Part-Time students due scheduling options. There are over 25 clubs and organizations at Florida Coastal and 14 Practicing Law School Clinics.

Student Body Profile

Total Enrollment
1,030
Average Age at Entry
27
% International
2%

Demographics

56.00%
% Under-represented Minorities
94% are full time
6% are part time
54% female
46% male

Campus Life

More Information

% of Classrooms with Internet Access
100%

Admissions Office Contact

From The School


Campus and Location

The lake front campus is minutes from downtown Jacksonville’s incredibly engaged legal community.

Facilities

Our contemporary, state-of-the-art facilities designed to maximize the learning experience, classrooms, offices, moot court/classrooms, meeting spaces, student organization areas, courtroom, study rooms and knowledge bars, and a large law library.
Contact
Anthony Cardenas
Dean of Admissions
Address
8787 Baypine Road
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Phone
904-680-7710
Email
admissions@fcsl.edu