Seton Hall University School of Law

Seton Hall University School of Law

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Seton Hall University School of Law is a private law school located in Newark, New Jersey. Established in 1951, it is the oldest law school in New Jersey and one of the top 100 law schools in the United States. The school offers a wide range of classes and degree programs, including J.D., LL.M., and S.J.D. programs as well as joint degree programs with other universities such as Rutgers University, Princeton University, and Fordham University. Seton Hall Law has an international focus and offers courses in international law, human rights law, business law, and intellectual property law among others. The school has several centers and institutes that support research on issues such as health care reform, environmental policy, energy regulation, civil rights & liberties, criminal justice reform, immigration reform & citizenship rights and more. The faculty at Seton Hall Law is highly respected throughout the legal community for their expertise in various areas of law including constitutional law; family & juvenile justice; health care; intellectual property; international & comparative law; taxation; corporate & business transactions; labor & employment; real estate finance & development; trusts & estates planning; litigation practice & advocacy skills training etc.

This page focuses on national rankings, acceptance rates, program costs, and merit-based scholarships of Seton Hall University School of Law, an accredited law program in the United States. Should you be interested in official name and common abbreviation of Seton Hall University School of Law, please follow this link:  https://www.abbreviationfinder.org/acronyms/shu_seton-hall-university.html

Parent school: Seton Hall University
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Established: 1951
School type: Private
Dean: Kathleen M. Boozang
Location: Newark, New Jersey
Enrollment: 644
Faculty: 134

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Ranking: Seton Hall University

Seton Hall University School of Law is ranked in the top tier of law schools in the United States. It is ranked by US News & World Report as #55 among all law schools. The school has a strong national reputation and consistently ranks highly in areas such as legal writing, clinical education, and trial advocacy. Seton Hall Law also boasts a strong faculty-student ratio of 16:1, meaning that students receive more personalized attention from their professors than at most other law schools. Additionally, Seton Hall Law has a 94% bar passage rate, which is higher than the national average and ensures that graduates are ready to practice law upon completion of their degree program. The school also offers numerous opportunities for experiential learning and internships with top firms around the country. This allows students to gain practical experience while still in school and form important connections with potential employers. In addition to its academic excellence and faculty-student ratio, Seton Hall Law also offers an array of student services such as career counseling, academic support, student organizations, and study abroad programs. All of these factors make Seton Hall University School of Law an excellent choice for students looking to pursue a successful career in law.

Top Law Schools of 2020
Score 45
Peer assessment score (5.0 highest) 2.5
Assessment score by lawyers/judges (5.0 highest) 2.9
25th-75th percentile GPA scores for all students 3.11-3.65
25th-75th percentile LSAT scores for all students 154-160
Overall acceptance rate 47.1%
Student/faculty ratio 14.7
Graduates employed at graduation 86.8%
Graduates known to be employed nine months after graduation 97.4%
School’s bar passage rate for first-time test takers 82.0%
State where the greatest number of first-time test takers took the bar NJ
Statewide bar passage rate for first-time test takers 81.8%

Tuition & Scholarships: Seton Hall University

Seton Hall University School of Law offers a variety of tuition and scholarship options for its students. All full-time students are eligible for the Dean’s Scholarship, which provides a 25% discount on tuition. Incoming first-year students can also apply for merit-based scholarships, such as the Presidential Scholarship and the Distinguished Scholar Award. These scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, leadership qualities, and community service. Additionally, Seton Hall University School of Law offers several need-based scholarships to assist with paying for tuition. The school also offers loan programs that help cover educational expenses and provide access to resources like career counseling services and academic advising. Finally, Seton Hall University School of Law has a generous alumni network that awards generous grants and scholarships to help students pay for their legal education.

Financial Aid Office Information
Financial aid application deadline 04/01
Financial aid director Karen Sokol
Financial aid telephone (973) 642-8850
2019-2020 Expenses
Tuition Full-time: $41,160 per year, part-time: $31,065 per year
Room and board $12,150
Books $1,000
Miscellaneous expenses $4,340
Is the tuition the same for first-, second-, and third-year students? No
Does the university offer housing restricted to law students? No
Does the university offer graduate student housing for which law students are eligible? Yes
Does the university offer a public-interest scholarship program to current J.D. students? Yes
2019 Grants
Percentage of full-time students receiving grants of less than one-half tuition 26.9%
Percentage of part-time students receiving grants of less than one-half tuition 6.8%
Percentage of full-time students receiving grants of one-half tuition or more but less than full 17.4%
Percentage of part-time students receiving grants of one-half tuition or more but less than full 0.0%
Percentage of full-time students receiving grants of full tuition 1.4%
Percentage of part-time students receiving grants of full tuition 0.3%
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 $8,526
Median grant amount of aid per full-time recipient (50th percentile) $16,000
75th percentile grant amount of aid per full-time recipient $24,000
25th percentile grant amount of aid per part-time recipient $2,000
Median grant amount of aid per part-time recipient (50th percentile) $3,000
75th percentile grant amount of aid per part-time recipient $5,000
Indebtedness
Average indebtedness of 2019 graduates who incurred law school debt $97,960
Proportion who borrowed 85.9%
Does the school offer a loan repayment assistance program for 2019 J.D. graduates? Yes

Seton Hall University School of Law