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Syracuse Law School
Also known as
- Syracuse Law School
- Syracuse University
- SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
- Cuse
Syracuse Law School is a law school located in Syracuse, New York. The school was ranked 103 in 2022 by USNWR. Annual enrollment for Syracuse Law School is approximately 236.
Admissions website: http://www.law.syr.edu/admissions/
Admissions email: lawadmissions@syr.edu
Admissions phone: 315.443.1962
Syracuse Law School Key Statistics
| Previous year ABA 509 data | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentiles | 25 | 50 | 75 |
| LSAT | 154 | 157 | 160 |
| GPA | 3.19 | 3.51 | 3.72 |
| Miscellaneous | Count | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| # Applications | 2657 | 73 |
| # Admissions offers | 870 | - |
| Class size | 236 | 71 |
| % Accepted | 32.7% | 66 |
| % Yield | 26.2% | 26 |
During the 2022 application cycle, 2,657 people applied and 870 were offered admission.
Syracuse University has a 1L class size of 236, and yield of 26.21%. 228 out of 870 applicants who were offered admission accepted, meaning that 26.21% of the people who were offered admission ended up attending the school.
The 1L class at Syracuse University has a median LSAT of 157. The 25th percentile LSAT is 154 and the 75th percentile LSAT is 160.
The median GPA is 3.51. The 25th percentile GPA is 3.19 and the 75th percentile GPA is 3.72.
Syracuse Law School LSAT & GPA graph for 2021-2022
LSD has stats for 140 applicants for the 2021-2022 application cycle.
The graphs show applicant results plotted against GPA and LSAT. The dotted lines on the graphs represent the 25/50/75th percentiles reported by the school in their ABA 509 report from the previous year.
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How much does Syracuse Law School cost per year?
Cost of attending Syracuse Law School
In 2022, tuition was $57,308 and the annual cost of attending was $78,290 (tuition plus living expenses).
Cost of Attendance (CoA) is the estimated total amount you will have to spend every year to go to school. Unlike tuition, CoA includes expenses like rent, food, and insurance.
Syracuse Law School employment outcomes
JD graduates from Syracuse University make $80,000 (median) upon graduation if they work in the private sector. If they go into the private sector, a grad can expect to make $62,118.
47.6% of law graduates from Syracuse University go directly to work for law firms, while 10.3% clerk for a judge. 5.5% of graduates go into public interest.
81.5% of Syracuse University graduates pass the bar on their first try.
Some interesting facts about Syracuse Law School
Syracuse University College of Law was established in 1895 and is a charter member of the AALS and fully approved by the ABA. Embedded in a dynamic and comprehensive teaching and research university, the College of Law, is one of the oldest of the 13 schools and colleges comprising Syracuse University. The 200-acre S.U. the main campus overlooks scenic Central New York and the city of Syracuse.
The College of Law is housed in Dineen Hall. The 200,000-square-foot Dineen Hall is state-of-the-art and beyond in every manner—a facility that is changing the way students attend law school. Built for the changing demands of legal education and the legal profession, Dineen Hall features an open architectural design, a collaborative learning environment throughout, superior technology, and an optimal location on campus for a positive student experience. Dineen Hall boasts two courtrooms, including the 325-seat ceremonial courtroom, and dedicated student space for journals and student organizations.
In addition to the College’s residential J.D. program, we offer an ABA-approved online law degree program called JDinteractive (JDi.) JDinteractive is taught by College of Law faculty to the same high standards as Syracuse’s residential J.D. program. JDi is an ABA-accredited, online J.D. program designed for students who desire a high-caliber legal education with substantial flexibility. The program combines real-time, live online class sessions with self-paced instruction, six short residencies, and experiential learning opportunities.
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