Scholarships
We offer scholarships to many of our students to help offset the cost of their education and graduate with less debt.
The College of Law considers a wide variety of factors in the administration of its scholarship programs. Scholarships are retained for six semesters of law school, as long as the student remains in good academic standing and remains enrolled in the College of Law.
*Note: The information on this page is for J.D. candidates only. View scholarship information for LLM students here.
Scholarship Programs
Tennessee Law Scholars and Research Assistants
The Tennessee Law Scholars and Research Assistants program is the premier scholarship program offered by the College of Law. Scholars receive a full-tuition scholarship for in-state or out-of-state tuition for fall and spring semesters, among other financial benefits. Candidates who have been admitted to this program typically have academic credentials in the 95th percentile of UT’s admitted candidate pool and have demonstrated experience, aptitude, and interest in research. Scholars develop valuable research skills and work closely with faculty an average of ten hours per week during their six semesters of law school.
Scholars retain the award for up to six semesters of legal study. Scholars must maintain a full-time course load, remain in good academic standing, and successfully complete research assignments.
The value of tuition paid is considered as part of the financial aid package. Should the total amount of financial aid available exceed the total cost of attendance, the candidate may be required to choose among various funding sources.
A stipend is paid in monthly installments from August-May each year. The total value of the stipend for the 2024 – 2025 academic year will be approximately $11,957 for 1Ls and $12,457 for 2Ls and 3Ls.
Student health insurance is arranged with the university’s provider and paid for by the university.
Dean’s Scholars
Out-of-state candidates accepted to this program receive a scholarship that covers the out-of-state portion of their tuition for the fall and spring semesters so that they only pay the equivalent of in-state tuition. Accepted candidates will typically have academic credentials in the 65th to 90th percentiles of UT’s admitted candidate pool. Scholars must maintain a full-time course load and remain in good academic standing.
Other Scholarships
Search for other scholarships not administered by the College of Law using the FastWEB Scholarship Service.
Contact Us
Admissions & Financial Aid
1505 W. Cumberland Ave.
Knoxville, Tennessee 37996
Phone: 865-974-4131
Office: Suite 161
E-mail: lawadmit@utk.edu
Contact Us
Admissions & Financial Aid
1505 W. Cumberland Ave.
Knoxville, Tennessee 37996
Phone: 865-974-4131
Office: Suite 161
E-mail: lawadmit@utk.edu