The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin, UT, or Texas) is a public research university in Austin, Texas. It is the flagship institution of the University of Texas System. With 52,384 students as of Fall 2022, it is also the largest institution in the system. Founded in 1883, UT Austin is considered a Public Ivy. The university is a major center for academic research, with research expenditures totaling $679.8 million for fiscal year 2018. It joined the Association of American Universities in 1929. The university houses seven museums and seventeen libraries, including the LBJ Presidential Library and the Blanton Museum of Art, and operates various auxiliary research facilities, such as the J. J. Pickle Research Campus and the McDonald Observatory.
The University of Texas School of Law, widely known as Texas Law, is a distinguished institution in Austin, TX, founded in 1883. Consistently ranked among the top law schools in the United States, it offers a comprehensive legal education through its foundational Juris Doctor, specialized Master of Laws, and advanced Doctor of Juridical Science degrees. Texas Law provides a rigorous academic environment and a diverse intellectual community with a strong commitment to public service. Students benefit from extensive resources including the Tarlton Law Library, numerous legal clinics offering hands-on experience, and various research centers. The school offers robust career development support, leading to high graduate placement rates and leveraging a vast alumni network. Admission is highly selective, based on a holistic review process.
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