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Class Fact Sheet

Fall 2023 Entering Class
(as of 8/28/2023)

 

Class Size

 

Total

273

Full-time

266

Part-time flex day

7

Diversity Statistics

 

Students of Color

42%

Gender Identity

 

Women

50%

Men

49%

Other Gender

1%

Age Distribution

 

Age Range

19-61

LSAT (All Programs)

 

Median

162

75 %ile

164

25 %ile

155

GPA (All Programs)

 

Median

3.71

75 %ile

3.87

25 %ile

3.42


Degree Programs

  • J.D. (full-time program; part-time flex day program)
  • J.D./M.B.A.
  • J.D./M.A.
  • J.D./M.P.A.
  • J.D./B.S./B.A. (3+3 for St. John's University, Manhattan College and Niagara University undergraduates)
  • LL.M. in Bankruptcy
  • LL.M. in Transnational Legal Practice
  • LL.M. in U.S. Legal Studies
  • LL.M. in Real Estate

Career Development

The placement data and career development can be found here.

Clinical and Externship Programs

  • Bankruptcy Advocacy Clinic
  • Child Advocacy Clinic
  • Consumer Justice for the Elderly: Litigation Clinic
  • Defense and Advocacy Clinic
  • Domestic Violence Litigation Clinic
  • Economic Justice Clinic
  • Prosecution Clinic
  • Refugee and Immigrant Rights Litigation Clinic
  • Securities Arbitration Clinic
  • Tenants' Rights Advocacy Clinic

Honors Programs

Honors Early Decision Program

This highly competitive program is for outstanding applicants who are sure that St. John’s Law is their top choice. Successful applicants will receive many benefits, including a full-tuition St. Thomas More Scholarship, the ability to work closely with designated faculty advisor, and invitations to receptions and special events. Please note: this program has monthly application deadlines, from October through January. We distribute awards on the last day of each month until the program reaches capacity. If you’re not admitted to the Honors Early Decision Program, we’ll consider your application during the general admissions cycle.

Career Services

Our #1 focus at St. John’s Law is helping each student achieve success in their career. That’s why we designed an approach to student career development called Pathways to the Profession that includes but is not limited to:

  • Administrative Law and Public Policy
  • Bankruptcy
  • Civil and Commercial Litigation
  • Civil Dispute Resolution and Mediation
  • Civil Rights
  • Clerkships
  • Consumer Law
  • Commercial, Corporate and Securities Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Entertainment and Sports Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Family Law and Children’s Law
  • Health Care Law
  • Human Rights
  • International Legal Practice
  • Intellectual Property
  • Labor and Employment Law
  • Prosecution
  • Real Estate
  • Tax Law
  • Trusts & Estates

Centers

  • Ronald H. Brown Center for Civil Rights
  • Hugh L. Carey Center for Dispute Resolution
  • Center for Race and Law
  • Center for Bankruptcy Studies
  • Center for International and Comparative Law
  • Center for Trial and Appellate Advocacy
  • Intellectual Property Center
  • Mattone Family Institute for Real Estate Law
  • Center for Labor and Employment Law
  • Center for Law and Religion
  • Public Interest Center
  • Writing Center

Tuition and Financial Aid

Tuition Rates for the 2023–2024 Academic Year:

Full-time $70,170

Part-time flex day $52,530

St. John’s School of Law offers a wide range of merit scholarships.

Housing

University housing is available to law students and assistance is provided in locating area housing. Information on University and area housing can be found here.

Location

St. John’s is situated on almost 100 rolling acres in a residential part of Queens. The campus boasts a spectacular view of the Manhattan skyline.

For more information, contact:

St. John’s University School of Law
Office of Admissions
8000 Utopia Parkway
Queens, NY 11439
718-990-6474
[email protected]