Saint Louis University School of Law is one of the professional graduate schools of Saint Louis University. Opened in 1843, it is the first law school west of the Mississippi River. Located in St. Louis, Missouri, the school has been ABA approved since 1924 and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools. Housed in Morrissey Hall, the school offers both full time and part time programs. The school is also home to the Omer Poos Law Library which is one of the largest law libraries in the state of Missouri in terms of volumes held.
| (Website) http://www.law.slu.edu | |
| (Admissions Dean) admissions@law.slu.edu | |
| (Location) St. Louis, MO |
St. Louis Law School is considered a Somewhat Competitive law school, which accepts only 55% of its applicants. Comparatively, Slu is Higher than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2016 | 2040 | 1116 (54.71%) | 295 (14.5%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 3.13 | 3.39 | 3.58 |
| LSAT | 151 | 154 | 158 |
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $36,175 | $36,175 |
| Part Time | $26,325 | $26,325 |
| Living Expenses | |
| Living on-campus: | $23,456 |
| Living off-campus: | $23,456 |
| Living at home: | $23,456 |
Early Decision 1 : N/A
Early Decision 2 : N/A
Regular Decision : 03/01
Application Fee : $55
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St. Louis Law School is considered to have a Favorable student to faculty ratio. The average class size for 1L sections is approximately Average compared to other law schools. Student diversity at Slu is Above Average.
The size of 1L sections affects the quality and consistency of teaching in law schools. Generally with smaller 1L section sizes, students receive more individualized attention. St. Louis University 1L section size is 9% larger than law schools in Missouri and 16% larger than all Private law schools.
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The St. Louis University class of 2011 had an employment rate of 86% with 2% pursuing an additional degree.
In 2011, 84.3%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.