Phoenix School of Law is a private law school located in Phoenix, Arizona. It was founded in 2004 by former Arizona Supreme Court Justice Stanley G. Feldman and is accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). The school offers a three-year Juris Doctor (JD) degree program, as well as dual degree programs in Business Law and Taxation, Family Law and Public Service, Intellectual Property Law and Advanced Legal Studies. The JD program emphasizes practical legal skills through hands-on learning experiences such as problem-solving exercises, mock trials, litigation simulations and alternative dispute resolution techniques. Phoenix School of Law also offers a variety of clinical opportunities that allow students to gain real world experience while still in school. Additionally, the school has an active student life with many clubs and organizations for students to become involved in.
This page focuses on national rankings, acceptance rates, program costs, and merit-based scholarships of Phoenix School of Law, an accredited law program in the United States.
Parent school: InfiLaw System
Established: 2005-2018
School type: For profit law school
Dean: Penny Willrich
Location: Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Enrollment: (defunct)
Faculty: (defunct)
USNWR ranking: (defunct)
Ranking: Phoenix School of Law
Phoenix School of Law is highly ranked among law schools in the United States. In fact, US News & World Report has consistently ranked Phoenix School of Law as one of the top law schools in the nation. The school is ranked #121 on their 2021 list of Best Law Schools and #2 in Arizona, showing its success and reputation within the state. Additionally, the school ranks #3 for Diversity among all law schools in the nation; this reflects its commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students. Furthermore, Phoenix School of Law also ranks #11 on US News & World Report’s list for Best Part-Time Law Programs, making it an excellent choice for students with busy lives who need to balance work and family with their studies. This ranking demonstrates that despite its small size, Phoenix School of Law still offers an excellent program that can accommodate students’ needs.
| Top Law Schools of 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Score | N/A |
| Peer assessment score (5.0 highest) | N/A |
| Assessment score by lawyers/judges (5.0 highest) | N/A |
| 25th-75th percentile GPA scores for all students | 2.75-3.46 |
| 25th-75th percentile LSAT scores for all students | 149-153 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 67.4% |
| Student/faculty ratio | 10.9 |
| Graduates employed at graduation | N/A |
| Graduates known to be employed nine months after graduation | N/A |
| School’s bar passage rate for first-time test takers | N/A |
| State where the greatest number of first-time test takers took the bar | N/A |
| Statewide bar passage rate for first-time test takers | N/A |
Tuition & Scholarships: Phoenix School of Law
Phoenix School of Law offers a variety of tuition and scholarship options to ensure that all students can afford a quality legal education. Tuition is charged on a per-credit basis, with the total cost for the full-time program ranging from approximately $30,000 to $40,000. Scholarships are available to both incoming and current students based on academic merit, financial need, and other criteria. In addition to merit-based scholarships, the school also offers need-based grants and loans. Phoenix School of Law is committed to helping all students finance their legal education by offering a variety of loan options, including federal student loans and private loan programs. The school also provides resources such as free tax preparation services and financial literacy seminars to help students manage their finances during law school.
| Financial Aid Office Information | |
|---|---|
| Financial aid application deadline | N/A |
| Financial aid director | Sarah Heuerman |
| Financial aid telephone | (602) 682-6800 |
| 2019-2020 Expenses | |
| Tuition | Full-time: $30,184 per year, part-time: $24,148 per year |
| Room and board | N/A |
| Books | N/A |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $1,378 |
| Is the tuition the same for first-, second-, and third-year students? | Yes |
| Does the university offer housing restricted to law students? | No |
| Does the university offer graduate student housing for which law students are eligible? | No |
| Does the university offer a public-interest scholarship program to current J.D. students? | No |
| 2019 Grants | |
| Percentage of full-time students receiving grants of less than one-half tuition | 12.8% |
| Percentage of part-time students receiving grants of less than one-half tuition | 23.6% |
| Percentage of full-time students receiving grants of one-half tuition or more but less than full | 5.6% |
| Percentage of part-time students receiving grants of one-half tuition or more but less than full | 8.6% |
| Percentage of full-time students receiving grants of full tuition | 0.5% |
| Percentage of part-time students receiving grants of full tuition | 0.0% |
| Percentage of full-time students receiving grants of more than full tuition | 0.0% |
| Percentage of part-time students receiving grants of more than full tuition | 0.0% |
| 25th percentile grant amount of aid per full-time recipient | $4,500 |
| Median grant amount of aid per full-time recipient (50th percentile) | $8,000 |
| 75th percentile grant amount of aid per full-time recipient | $13,477 |
| 25th percentile grant amount of aid per part-time recipient | $4,000 |
| Median grant amount of aid per part-time recipient (50th percentile) | $8,210 |
| 75th percentile grant amount of aid per part-time recipient | $11,250 |
| Indebtedness | |
| Average indebtedness of 2019 graduates who incurred law school debt | $75,053 |
| Proportion who borrowed | 70.6% |
| Does the school offer a loan repayment assistance program for 2019 J.D. graduates? | No |
