Suffolk University School of Law

Suffolk University School of Law

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Suffolk University School of Law is a private law school located in downtown Boston, Massachusetts. Established in 1906, it is the only law school in the city of Boston and one of the oldest law schools in New England. The school offers a wide variety of legal education programs, including full-time and part-time JD programs, dual degree programs (JD/MBA, JD/MSW, JD/MPP), online LLM and Certificate programs, as well as a post-JD LLM program for foreign lawyers. Suffolk Law is particularly well known for its experiential learning opportunities through its clinics and externship placements. The faculty includes renowned scholars from around the world who bring real-world experience to the classroom. In addition to providing students with an excellent legal education, Suffolk Law also provides numerous networking opportunities through career services and student organizations.

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

Motto: Honestas et Diligentia · (Honesty and Diligence)
Parent school: Suffolk University
Established: 1906
School type: Private
Dean: Andrew M. Perlman
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Enrollment: 1,176
Faculty: 153 (ABA Report)

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Ranking: Suffolk University

Suffolk University School of Law is consistently ranked among the top law schools in the country. According to US News and World Report, Suffolk Law is ranked #87 in the nation for its 2021 Best Law Schools list. This ranking places Suffolk in the top third of all law schools, making it a highly competitive school for prospective students. In addition to its overall ranking, Suffolk has received several accolades from US News and World Report, including #50 in Legal Writing Programs, #20 in Part-time Law Programs, and #45 in Clinical Training. Furthermore, Suffolk Law has also been recognized by National Jurist as one of the best “Value” law schools for 2021 due to its affordable tuition and strong job placement rate. Finally, The Princeton Review has named Suffolk one of the best “Green” law schools due to its commitment to sustainability initiatives on campus.

In addition to these rankings from national publications, Suffolk University School of Law has also earned high marks from various other sources. According to PreLaw Magazine’s 2021 rankings, Suffolk was rated as one of the top 30 most diverse law schools in the United States. The school’s commitment to diversity was further recognized by Above The Law’s 2021 rankings which placed it at #25 out of all 200 ABA-accredited law schools. Additionally, Super Lawyers Magazine ranked Suffolk at #11 out of all 200 ABA-accredited law schools for producing some of the most successful lawyers over their careers. Finally, according to American Bar Association data released in 2021, Suffolk had an impressive bar passage rate of 92%.

Top Law Schools of 2020
Score N/A
Peer assessment score (5.0 highest) 2.1
Assessment score by lawyers/judges (5.0 highest) 2.4
25th-75th percentile GPA scores for all students 3-3.5
25th-75th percentile LSAT scores for all students 153-158
Overall acceptance rate 48.8%
Student/faculty ratio 17.3
Graduates employed at graduation N/A
Graduates known to be employed nine months after graduation 93.9%
School’s bar passage rate for first-time test takers 86.1%
State where the greatest number of first-time test takers took the bar MA
Statewide bar passage rate for first-time test takers 86.1%

Tuition & Scholarships: Suffolk University

Suffolk University School of Law offers a variety of tuition and scholarship options to students. All full-time students receive a scholarship of $15,000 per year, which is renewable for three years. Part-time students receive a scholarship of $7,500 per year, which is also renewable for three years. In addition to these scholarships, Suffolk University School of Law also offers merit-based scholarships that range from $2,000 to $20,000 per year. These scholarships are awarded based on academic performance and financial need. For those who qualify, there are also need-based grants available that can cover up to the full cost of tuition and fees. Suffolk University School of Law also participates in the federal Direct Loan Program and other loan programs designed to help students with their educational expenses.

Financial Aid Office Information
Financial aid application deadline 03/01
Financial aid director Kristi Jovell
Financial aid telephone (617) 573-8147
2019-2020 Expenses
Tuition Full-time: $38,190 per year, part-time: $28,642 per year
Room and board $8,739
Books $900
Miscellaneous expenses $5,141
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? Yes
2019 Grants
Percentage of full-time students receiving grants of less than one-half tuition 43.4%
Percentage of part-time students receiving grants of less than one-half tuition 20.0%
Percentage of full-time students receiving grants of one-half tuition or more but less than full 5.2%
Percentage of part-time students receiving grants of one-half tuition or more but less than full 3.9%
Percentage of full-time students receiving grants of full tuition 0.1%
Percentage of part-time students receiving grants of full tuition 0.2%
Percentage of full-time students receiving grants of more than full tuition 0.2%
Percentage of part-time students receiving grants of more than full tuition 0.0%
25th percentile grant amount of aid per full-time recipient $4,820
Median grant amount of aid per full-time recipient (50th percentile) $7,500
75th percentile grant amount of aid per full-time recipient $15,000
25th percentile grant amount of aid per part-time recipient $3,000
Median grant amount of aid per part-time recipient (50th percentile) $6,375
75th percentile grant amount of aid per part-time recipient $7,620
Indebtedness
Average indebtedness of 2019 graduates who incurred law school debt $102,150
Proportion who borrowed 86.2%
Does the school offer a loan repayment assistance program for 2019 J.D. graduates? Yes

Suffolk University School of Law