How many applications does St. John’s Law
School receive each year?
The Law School receives approximately 4,000 applications per
year.
How many programs are
offered?
We offer 3 programs: a 3 year full-time day program, a 4 year part
time day program, and a 4 year part time evening program.
Can I apply to more than one
program?
You can only apply to one program, however the application does
include the option to select if you would be interested in an
alternate division.
What is the size of the first-year
class?
The Fall entering class ranges in size from approximately 290 to
315 students. The Fall 2009 class consists of 231
full time day students, 21 part time day students, and 63
evening students.
What is the application
deadline?
Applicants should submit applications materials before April 1 to
receive priority consideration.
Do you offer Spring
Admission?
The JD program for first year students begins in the Fall
only. Transfer and Visiting students may apply for the Spring
semester.
What are the median LSAT score and GPA
score of admitted applicants?
The median LSAT and GPA Fall 2009 entering class Full Time is
161 and 3.48 respectively. The median LSAT and GPA Fall 2009
entering class All Programs is 160 and 3.53 respectively.
How much does it cost per year to attend
St. John’s?
The tuition for the 2009-2010 academic year is $42,200 for the full
time program, and $31,650 for the part time program.
Do you require letters of
recommendation?
We accept up to 3 letters. We will accept them from LSDAS and
directly from recommenders.
How long will it take to make a decision
on my application?
The Admissions Committee will make every effort to render a
decision on an application within 6-8 weeks of when it becomes
complete.
Does St. John’s Law School have any joint
degree programs?
Yes, we have a JD/MBA Program, and a JD/MA in Government and
Politics Program. In addition we offer a joint JD/LLM in
Bankruptcy.
How do you apply for the JD/MBA
Program?
To qualify, an applicant must meet the individual criteria used for
admission to the Law and Business Schools. Applicants must apply
separately to the Law School and Business School and must be
accepted to both schools.
Does St. John’s Law School offer
Scholarships?
St. John’s offers a wide range of merit and need-based
scholarships. There are no separate scholarship
applications. Each applicant will be reviewed for scholarship
at the same time as the application is reviewed for
admissions.
Is campus housing available?
University Housing is available to law students. The
University has recently obtained beautiful, newly reconstructed
townhouses and students are placed with law and graduate students
in apartments. Please visit our Housing
Web page for more information about Residence Life on the
Queens campus.
Does the Law School assist students in
locating off campus housing?
The Office of Admissions maintains an informal list of apartments
available in the area. This list is updated periodically and is
available to students admitted to the school. We can also refer
students to realtors and online resources.
What is the bar passage rate?
St. John’s Law School bar passage rate was 92% compared
to the average for all New York State Bar test takers which
was 83%.
What is the Career placement
rate?
96% of the 2008 graduating class was employed within nine months of
graduation.
Can a student switch from a part time
program to a full time program?
Students who begin in a part time day program may seek to transfer
to the full time program provided they have a minimum GPA of 3.0
after one semester or after one year provided they have a minimum
GPA of 2.5. Part time evening students must complete one full
year and have a minimum GPA of 2.5 to switch to a full time
program.
What are the most important factors the
Admissions Committee look for when reviewing
applications?
Applicants should recognize that Law School Admission Test (LSAT)
scores and undergraduate GPAs are important factors in the
admission process. However, numbers alone might not entirely
reflect an applicant's ability to succeed in the study of the law,
enhance the law school's educational environment, and deliver legal
services in a professionally responsible manner after
graduation.
Therefore, the Admissions Committee will also consider, among other
factors, the nature and difficulty of the applicant's course of
undergraduate studies; the applicant's entire undergraduate record,
including ascending or descending trends in achievement; graduate
work or degrees; significant extracurricular activities while an
undergraduate or graduate student; community activities; work
experience; and personal obstacles that may have interfered with
the realization of the applicant's full potential and personal
achievements.
How does the Admissions Committee evaluate
an applicant with multiple LSAT test scores?
If an applicant has taken the LSAT more than once, there will be an
emphasis on the highest score during the review process.
When is the latest I can take the
LSAT?
The February test is the last test we can consider for admission to
the Fall class.
What is the 4 digit school code for Law
Services?
The 4 digit school code is 2799
How do I apply for Financial
Aid?
The Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA) is required
to apply for financial aid at St. John’s Law. FAFSA forms are
available at an undergraduate institution or you may apply online
at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
St. John’s federal school code is 002823. Financial Aid
counselors can be reached at (718) 990-2000 or financialaid@stjohns.edu.
Do you have a special admissions program
for minority or other disadvantaged groups?
The Summer Institute is a program for individuals who have faced
the challenges of discrimination, chronic financial hardship and/or
other social, educational or physical disadvantages to such an
extent that their undergraduate performance or LSAT score cannot
otherwise warrant unconditional acceptance into the entering
class. Students who are interested in the program may
include a cover letter along with their application requesting
consideration for the Summer Institute. View our
Diversity Web page for additional information.
How may I apply to St. John's Law
School?
You can complete the application form
online or using Adobe Acrobat Reader software, you can print
out application materials and mail them to the School of
Law. You can request a copy of the School of Law Bulletin by
e-mailing the Admissions Office at lawinfo@stjohns.edu, or by
telephone at (718) 990-6474.
Do you prefer applicants to submit a paper
application or to apply online?
It does not make a difference if a student applies online or sends
the application through the mail for the evaluation of the
application. However, applying online can expedite the
process and ensures a more accurate translation of information and
secure process.
Does St. John’s Law School grant
interviews?
We do not grant evaluative interviews. St. John’s Law School
hosts information sessions throughout the Fall and Winter and
students can arrange an informational appointment to tour St.
John’s Law School and speak with an admissions counselor.
Students can also take a virtual tour of the
School of Law at our Web site.
How do I contact the Office of
Admissions?
Office of Admissions
St. John’s University School of Law
8000 Utopia Parkway
Queens, NY 11439
(718) 990-6474
lawinfo@stjohns.edu