A nationally respected faculty, congenial, diverse and talented
students and a powerful network of successful alumni. These are the
hallmarks of St. John’s University’s distinguished School of Law.
Choosing a law school is a critically important decision – one that
will affect the entire course of your professional life. For over
85 years, St. John's School of Law has fostered a tradition of
excellence – a heritage that we continue to strengthen both
academically and structurally.
Our modern School of Law building, enhanced with a state-of-the-art
computer laboratory, the dramatically renovated Belson Moot Court
Room and several brand new classrooms, is complemented by newly
constructed campus housing. The enthusiasm generated by these
facilities can be felt throughout the Law School community. New
faculty members dedicated to teaching and scholarship, as well as
new courses, clinics, centers and programs, augment our already
exceptional curriculum.
The School of Law's history of producing outstanding lawyers
compels our daily pursuit of excellence, which manifests itself in
numerous classroom discussions and interactions, as well as in the
many scholarly activities and student-run publications we offer for
students and faculty.
Our rich heritage affords our students an unparalleled level of
camaraderie, congeniality and encouragement. The supportive network
of the Student Bar Association (SBA) and its affiliated
organizations, as well as our impressive on-campus residence halls,
provide students throughout their tenure here with a strong
foundation for building lifelong professional and personal
bonds.
In deciding upon a law school, ask the hard questions. St. John's
School of Law will answer them. We look forward to meeting
you.
Accreditation
St. John's School of Law is approved by the Council of the
Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the
American Bar Association.
Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to
the Bar
American Bar Association
321 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60654-7598
(312) 988-6738
www.abanet.org/legaled
The Law School is also a member of the Association of American
Law Schools.
Degree Granted
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Program of Study
Full-time, three-year day: August
Part-time, four-year evening: August
Summer Institute: June-July
Application Priority Deadline for Applications is April 1
The School will accept applications after April 1. However,
applications received after that time will be reviewed on a "space
available" basis. We cannot guarantee space for applications
received after April 1.
Credit
Requirements
J.D.
Required for degree: 86
(Required to be in residence: 56)
Curriculum
Enrollment
First Year Day Division: approximately 250
First Year Evening Division: approximately 60
- Law Library
- Lexis
- Westlaw
- Dialog
- Nexis
- Suny/OCLC
- Internet
Faculty
Full-time members: 55
Part-time members: 45
Combined and Joint Degree Programs
B.A./B.S. and J.D. Degree (in conjunction with the various
colleges of St. John's University)
J.D./M.A. Degree in Government and Politics
J.D./M.S. Degree in Accounting
J.D./M.B.A. Degree
J.D./LL.M. in Bankruptcy