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Applying to St. John's Law

We seek to identify and select a diverse group of talented students who will succeed not only at St. John's, but continue our tradition of excellence in the legal and business worlds.

Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid

Tuition for students enrolled at St. John's University School of Law for the 2022-2023 academic year is $67,800 for the full-time program and $50,850 for the part-time flex day program. We awarded $27M+ in scholarships in 2021-2022.  

2023 Admission Viewbook

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Since opening our doors almost a century ago, St. John’s Law has built and sustained a law school culture that reflects and values diversity in all its forms. 

Law Matters. Lawyers Matter.

Law matters. Lawyers matter. Dean Simons talks about the Law School's success because of its strength of culture and consistently strong outcomes.

Career Success

Your education at the Law School will set in motion a life in the law that should be dynamic and sustaining for years to come. If our past graduates are any measure, your options will be limited only by your aspirations. 

Academic Programs

At St. John's Law, you have endless opportunities to discover what inspires you.

You Tube Live Mock Class

At a recent admissions open house, Dean Michael A. Simons taught the criminal law case The Queen v. Dudley and Stephens, the "cannibals in a lifeboat" case, to a packed Belson Moot Court Room. He then answered audience questions about law school admissions.

Develop Your Practical Legal Skills

Training in essential legal skills is critically important to any career path you choose. At St. John's, we emphasize legal writing for all students and student-run journals provide avenues for publication. Students can also build advocacy skills through our mock trial and moot court teams. Our student writers and advocates have an excellent track record in national and international competitions, signaling the strength of their legal skills.

Part-Time Flex Day Program

Since its founding in 1925, St. John’s Law has been committed to providing a legal education to a diverse population of students. 

Housing

St. John's is located in a quiet, safe, inexpensive and suburban neighborhood in Queens, about 12 miles from Manhattan.

International Programs