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SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF LAW
TABLE OF CONTENTS > DEAN’S WELCOME
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ABOUT SLU LAW
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J.D. PROGRAM
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AREAS OF CONCENTRATION
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LAW JOURNALS
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DUAL-DEGREE PROGRAMS
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS
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UPPER DIVISION CURRICULUM
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FACULTY
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STUDENT COMMUNITY
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LEGAL RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY
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PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
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STUDENT CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
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SOCIAL JUSTICE
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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ALUMNI
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SCOTT HALL
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EXPLORE ST. LOUIS
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APPLY TO LAW SCHOOL
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APPLICATION CHECKLIST
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PAYING FOR LAW SCHOOL
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TUITION & FEES
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DEAN’S WELCOME > Thank you for your interest in Saint Louis University School of Law. We’re delighted for you to see the excellence achieved by our students and faculty, and the sense of community and service that sets our law school apart from so many. Here at SLU LAW, we are prominently situated in the heart of the downtown St. Louis legal and business community. Now in the second year of our new building, our location has transformed the law school and further strengthened our ability to enhance students’ educational experiences and put them on a path towards successful and enriching careers. Scott Hall is located next door to the Civil Courts Building, a block away from the criminal courts and City Hall, three blocks away from the U.S. Court of Appeals and the U.S. Attorney’s Office, and within easy walking distance to numerous law firms and government agencies. This proximity will allow you to spend more time with the practicing bar and judges, not just at the courthouse or attorneys’ offices, but in the law school itself. Choosing where to pursue your law degree is an exciting and important decision. Whether you are looking to launch a new career or enhance skills in your current profession, we hope you can, through these pages, get a sense of our commitment to justice and to educating the future leaders of this region and nation. Please visit us at law.slu.edu to learn more about the School of Law. Once you get to know us, we’d love to see you on campus to show you what makes SLU LAW such a special place.
MI CHAE L A . WO L F F
D E AN AN D P R O F E SSO R
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SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW > Founded in 1843, Saint Louis University School of Law is the oldest law school west of the Mississippi River. The strength of the faculty, breadth of course offerings and extensive clinical and professional skills experiences provide students with a well-rounded legal education. The law school’s new home at Scott Hall is located in the heart of downtown St. Louis and offers students unparalleled access to leading law firms, corporations, government agencies and nonprofit organizations. The City of St. Louis Civil Courts Building and the Thomas F. Eagleton United States Courthouse are mere steps away – giving students a unique opportunity to see the law in action. SLU LAW will challenge your intellect, develop your passion for the law and help you build lifelong connections with the greater legal community.
SLU LAW OFFERS: > > Concentrations in nine areas of law >
Three centers of excellence, including the Center for Health Law Studies, one of the nation’s premier programs
> 11 Dual-degree programs > Opportunities to study abroad > Part-time programs (day or evening) >
Extensive professional skills training through the Legal Clinics, moot court and trial advocacy programs for careers in litigation, transactional and non- traditional legal practice
> Merit-based scholarships, including 10 full-tuition scholarships
Full ABA standard 509 disclosures are available at slu.edu/x90343.xml.
> Unparalleled public service opportunities > A wealth of externship placements including the Semester in D.C. programs
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The School of Law does not merely produce lawyers – it instills its graduates with the desire to respect the law and those whom we serve. Not only are we taught to be advocates, but we are also compelled to serve with dignity and respect. Not only are we taught the practice of law, but we are also compelled to reach out to those in need. ”
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THE H O N O RA B L E HENRY AU T R E Y ( ’ 77)
UN I T E D STATE S D ISTR IC T J U DGE, E AST E R N D ISTR IC T O F MISSOURI
EXPERIENCE AN EXCEPTIONAL LEGAL EDUCATION > J.D. PROGRAM The J.D. program at SLU LAW offers a wide range of courses and personalized interaction with nationally recognized professors. Students are directly exposed to practicing attorneys and clients through professional skills courses, the Legal Clinics and externship programs. With diverse legal backgrounds, guest speakers such as federal and state judges, law firm partners, nonprofit directors and corporate executives provide students with a real-world approach to learning. By the time students enter the work force, they will have experienced a variety of opportunities necessary to succeed. During their first year, students are required to take a set of core courses that provide a fundamental understanding of the law. After the core course requirements have been satisfied, students are able to select from more than 180 elective courses and seminars. For part-time students, core courses are completed during the first four semesters.
PART-TIME PROGRAM The part-time program at SLU LAW provides working adults with an opportunity to earn a law degree while continuing their professional lives. The program’s graduation requirements are identical to the full-time program; the only difference is the length of time it takes students to earn a degree. In the part-time program (day or evening), students can earn a law degree in four years with summer attendance or five years without summer attendance. SLU LAW’s many professional and public service opportunities can significantly augment the traditional law school experience. Our student organizations also offer opportunities specifically tailored for nontraditional students, including the law journals and Student Bar Association meetings and events. ACADEMIC ADVISING AND BAR PREPARATION Throughout their law school career, students can receive support with writing, note-taking and outlining, exam preparation and Bar preparation assistance (begins first year and extends beyond graduation).
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JEFFREY E. LEWIS
DEA N E M E R I TU S , PR O FE SS O R
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PURSUE A SPECIALTY Choose from nine concentration programs, including one of the nation’s premier health law programs. > AREAS OF CONCENTRATION
DUAL-DEGREE PROGRAMS
LAW JOURNALS
Business Transactional Law Civil Litigation Skills
J.D. / Doctor of Philosophy in Health Care Ethics
Saint Louis University Journal of Health Law & Policy
Criminal Litigation Skills
J.D. / Master of Accounting
Saint Louis University Law Journal
Employment Law
J.D. / Master of Arts in Political Science
Saint Louis University Public Law Review
Health Law
J.D. / Master of Arts in Public Administration
Intellectual Property Law
J.D. / Master of Arts in Sociology and Anthropology
International and Comparative Law Taxation
J.D. / Master of Arts in Urban Planning and Development
Urban Development, Land Use and Environmental Law
J.D. / Master of Business Administration J.D. / Master of Health Administration J.D. / Master of Public Health – Health Policy J.D. / Master of Science in Health Outcomes Research & Evaluation Sciences J.D. / Master of Social Work
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BUILD ON A STRONG LEGAL FOUNDATION > FULL-TIME DAY COURSE REQUIREMENTS 91 CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE
FIRST SEMESTER Civil Procedure I (2 credit hours)
> There are two options for the PART-TIME DAY PROGRAM: an 11-hour schedule (listed below) or an 8-hour schedule, which postpones the asterisked courses below until semesters three and four respectively. PART-TIME DAY COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Contracts I (3)
91 CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE
Criminal Law (3)
FIRST SEMESTER
FOURTH SEMESTER
Legal Research and Writing I (3)
Civil Procedure I (2 credit hours)
Property (4)
Torts (4)
Contracts I (3)
Legal Profession (3)
SECOND SEMESTER
Legal Research and Writing I (3)
Electives (up to 4 hrs)
Civil Procedure II (3)
Criminal Law* (3)
UPPER DIVISION REQUIRED COURSES
Constitutional Law I (3)
SECOND SEMESTER
Humanities Course or Seminar (2-3)
Contracts II (2)
Civil Procedure II (3)
Legal Profession (Professional Ethics) (3)
Legal Research and Writing II (3)
Contracts II (2)
Professional Skills Course (1-3)
Property (4)
Legal Research and Writing II (3)
Seminar (2)
UPPER DIVISION REQUIRED COURSES
Constituitional Law I* (3)
Humanities Course or Seminar (2-3)
THIRD SEMESTER
Legal Profession (Professional Ethics) (3)
Torts (4)
Professional Skills Course (1-3)
Electives (up to 7 hrs)
Seminar (2)
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> Students in the PART-TIME EVENING PROGRAM complete their required first year core curriculum in two years by taking courses scheduled in the evening. Part-time students both in their first and second year will be in some of the same classes. Course sequencing will be determined based upon your matriculating year (even numbered or odd numbered year). The course sequence is as follows: PART-TIME EVENING COURSE REQUIREMENTS
PART-TIME EVENING COURSE REQUIREMENTS
EVEN ACADEMIC YEARS (i.e., Fall 2014 - Spring 2015)
ODD ACADEMIC YEARS (i.e., Fall 2015 - Spring 2016)
YEAR ONE FALL (8 credit hours)
YEAR TWO FALL (up to 11 hrs)
YEAR ONE FALL (9 credit hours)
YEAR TWO FALL (up to 11 hrs)
Civil Procedure I (2)
Contracts I (2)
Contracts I (2)
Civil Procedure I (2)
Constitutional Law I (3)
Torts (4)
Torts (4)
Constitutional Law I (3)
Legal Research and Writing I (3)
Electives (up to 5 hrs)
Legal Research and Writing I (3)
Electives (up to 6 hrs)
YEAR ONE SPRING (10 hrs)
YEAR TWO SPRING (up to 11 hrs)
YEAR ONE SPRING (9 hrs)
YEAR TWO SPRING (up to 11 hrs)
Civil Procedure II (3)
Contracts II (3)
Contracts II (3)
Civil Procedure II (3)
Property (4)
Criminal Law (3)
Criminal Law (3)
Property (4)
Legal Research and Writing II (3)
Legal Profession when offered (3) and/or Electives (up to 11 total hrs)
Legal Research and Writing II (3)
Electives (up to 4 hrs)
91 CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE
91 CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE
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UPPER DIVISION CURRICULUM >
The School of Law offers a robust selection of courses and seminars in diverse areas of law that reflect a commitment to public service and professional ethics. Students who have completed core first-year courses select courses ranging from traditional bar preparation classes to highly specialized legal topics to supervised clinical practice. SLU LAW also offers opportunities for students to participate in (and receive credit for) one of three student-run law journals as well as develop critical legal skills in areas such as appellate advocacy, trial practice and client counseling. Students interested in specializing may choose from one of nine concentration programs. THE FOLLOWING COURSES AND SEMINARS WERE OFFERED IN 2013-2014 OR ARE SCHEDULED TO BE OFFERED IN 2014-2015. (H): HUMANITIES (PS): PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
COURSES
Evidence & Advocacy
Administrative Law
multiple trial and appellate advocacy competitions as well as Client Counseling, Negotiations and National Health Law Transactional Competition)
Admiralty
Complex Litigation
FDA Law and Policy
Advanced Commercial and Business Transactions (PS)
Conflict of Laws
Federal Appellate Advocacy (PS)
Constitutional Law II
Federal Courts
Advanced Legal Analysis and Strategies
Copyright
Federal Criminal Prosecution (PS)
Corporate Counsel Practicum
Fiduciary Taxation
Corporate Taxation
First Amendment
Criminal Defense Advocacy (PS)
Fraud, Abuse and Health Care Regulation (PS)
Accounting for Lawyers
Advanced Legal Research (PS) Advanced Real Estate Transactions (PS)
Externship Clinic I & II Family Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Criminal Defense Clinic I & II
American Legal History (H)
Criminal Procedure (Adjudication)
Anatomy of a Patent (PS)
Criminal Procedure (Investigation)
Anthropology of Law (H)
Directed Research
Antitrust Law
Disability Law (H)
Health Care Financing and Business Planning (PS)
Applied Mediation Clinic
Domestic Relations Practice (PS)
Health Care Law
Applied Mediation Skills (PS)
Education Law
Health Care Quality
Bankruptcy
Elder Law
Health Law Agency Practice (PS)
Bioethics and the Law (H)
Electronic Discovery
Health Law Externship – D.C.
Business Associations
Employment Discrimination
Civil & Political Rights of Immigrants
Employment Law Agency Practice (PS)
Health Law, Policy and Advocacy I & II
Civil Advocacy (PS) Civil Advocacy Clinics I & II (areas include General Litigation, Children and Youth Advocacy, Entrepreneurship and Community Development, Elder Law, Family Law and Immigration Law)
Civil Practice (PS) Civil Rights Law Client Counseling (PS) Commercial Transactions Competition Based Advocacy (includes opportunities to compete in
Employment Law Externship – D.C.
Global Justice & Economic Justice: Perspectives on Inequality Health Care Compliance & The Law
HIPAA Privacy Law
Employment Relations
History, Impact & Regulation of Consumer Credit (H)
Entrepreneurship Law (PS)
Immigration Law
Environmental Due Diligence in Real Estate Transactions (PS)
Income Taxation of Trusts & Estates
Environmental Law
Innovation and Emerging Technologies in Medicine: Ethical, Legal & Social Issues
Estate Planning (PS) European Human Rights (H) European Union Law (H) Evidence
Information Privacy Law
Insurance Law Intellectual Property Law Research (PS)
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Legal Research and Writing Teaching Assistant Legislation Managing International Commons: Law of the Sea Missouri Appellate Procedure (PS) Moot Court Board Moot Court I (PS) & II National Security Natural Resources Law Negotiating International Business Transactions (H)
Critical Race Theory (H)
Transactional Drafting for Business Associations (PS)
Current Issues Employment Law
Transactional Health Care Practice (PS) Trial Advocacy I (PS) Trial Advocacy II – Civil, Civil Family Law, Civil Personal Injury & Criminal (PS) Trusts and Estates Unions and their Members
Death Penalty (H) Education Law (H) Employee Protections in NonTraditional Workplaces Famous Criminal Trials (H) Founders’ Constitution (H) Gender & Culture (H) Health Care Provider Payment and Delivery: Medicare, Integrated Delivery Systems, and Commercial Insurance
Partnership Taxation
Urban Housing & Development
Patent Law
Urban Issues Symposium
Pre-Trial Civil Litigation Drafting (PS)
Virtual Work
Principles of Insurance in Litigation Practice (PS)
Workers Compensation
International Criminal Law & Procedure: The Prosecution of War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity and Genocide
Youth In Government
Issues in Non-Profit Organizations
Products Liability Public Health Law
SEMINARS
Public Interest Litigation Practice (PS)
Access to Health Care
Public Law Review
Advanced International Business Transactions
Land Use Control
Religion and The First Amendment (H)
Law and Philosophy (H)
Remedies
Law Journal
Research Methods in International and Foreign Legal Research (PS)
Legal Issues for Hospital Governance & Patient Care (PS)
Corporate Social Responsibility (H)
Transactional Drafting (PS)
United Nations Law (H)
Real Estate Transactions
Lawyering Practice (PS)
Corporate Governance
Trademark & Unfair Competition
Negotiations (PS)
Labor Law
Law Practice Management (PS)
Taxation
Secured Transactions Securities Regulation (PS) Sexuality and the Law
Law and Culture Law and Philosophy (H) Legal History (H) Legal History: Regulation of Vice (H)
Advanced Topics in Labor Law
Psychology in the Courtroom (H)
American Presidency (H)
Public Health Emergency
Animal Law
Regulation of Human Research (H)
Canon Law (H)
Sentencing Law & Policy (H)
Child Protection, Child Health and the Law (H)
Sustainable Urban Development Law
Citizenship, Human Rights & Social Justice (H)
Theories of Health Law (H) Trademark
Legal Issues in Long Term Care
Sports Law: Labor Wrangling (PS)
Legal Methods
State & Local Government Law
Competition & Regulation in Health Care
Legal Profession
State and Local Taxation (PS)
Copyright Music/New Media
Tax Policy Thomas F. Eagleton & Public Law (H) White Collar Crime
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J O EL K . GO L DST E I N V I NC E N T C . IM ME L P R O F E SSO R O F L AW
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DEDICATED AND INNOVATIVE FACULTY > The faculty at SLU LAW are leaders in scholarship, teaching and service. Their research advances the study and practice of law, and their commitment is apparent from the first day of class. Drawing from their legal expertise and experience, the faculty work closely with students, guiding them through the complexities of the law. Dedication to community growth through a versatile legal education is a tenet of the SLU LAW faculty. In 2014, SLU LAW expanded its faculty expertise by adding Associate Professor Patricia H. Lee as director of the Legal Clinics. Professor Lee focuses on urban development and entrepreneurship law, a growing industry in the region which brought in nearly $30 million in investments over the past year. The new
FULL-TIME SLU LAW FACULTY
focus has brought attention to the law school faculty, who have recently partnered with Arch Grants, a business plan competition, to provide programming for start-ups in Scott Hall. Additionally, SLU LAW faculty are regularly sought out to provide legal expertise. Faculty members influence national policy and legislation by providing expert testimony to Congress, the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission. Faculty recently conducted media interviews and placed op-eds in the following outlets: The New York Times, CNN, TIME Magazine, The Washington Post, Associated Press, Fortune, Huffington Post, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, St. Louis Post-Dispatch and The Kansas City Star.
YEARS COMBINED TEACHING EXPERIENCE
I love watching students take ownership of cases. There is a tangible sense of responsibility and excitement when a student knows that a client is relying on them. Our work is known in courthouses, social service agencies, homeless shelters and City Hall. I don’t believe there is another educational institution that can equal our clinical program in terms of direct impact on a community. �
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BR E NDAN R O E DI GE R S U PE RV I S O R , LI TI G ATI O N C LI N I C ; ASS I STA N T PR O FE SS O R
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FACULTY > The following is a listing of the SLU LAW full-time faculty and law courses they have recently taught or plan to teach during the 2014-2015 academic year.
JOHN J. AMMAN N
ISAAK I. DOR E
M ATTHE W T. BODIE
MON ICA E P PI NGE R
S . PAIGE CAN FIE LD
SUSAN A. FI TZGI BBO N
DI RE C TOR, AP P E L L AT E ADVOC ACY; PROF E SS OR Competition Based Advocacy, Moot Court I & II, Moot Court Board
S E NI OR ADV IS O R , W E FE L C E N T E R FO R E MP LOY ME NT LAW; PR O FE SS O R Alternative Dispute Resolution, Contracts I & II, Employment Law Agency Practice, Employment Law Semester in DC, Labor Law
M IRIAM A. C HE RRY
C HAD W. FLA NDE R S
SU P E RV I S OR, L IT IGAT ION C L INIC ; PROF E SS OR Civil Advocacy & Civil Advocacy Clinic I & II, Civil Practice, Missouri Appellate Procedure
PROF E SS OR Contracts I & II, Employment Relations, Information Privacy Law, Labor Law
PROF E SS OR Business Associations, Contracts I & II, Virtual Work
JOSE P H A. C USTE R
DI RE C TOR, L AW L IB RARY; ASS I STANT P ROF E SS OR Advanced Legal Research, Electronic Discovery
To read more about faculty interests and publications, visit law.slu.edu/faculty.
KE LLY K. DIN E E N
ASS I STANT P ROF E SS OR; ASS I STANT DI RE C TOR, AL B E RT GNAE GI CENT E R FOR H E ALT H C ARE E T H I C S Bioethics and the Law, FDA Law and Policy, Innovation and Emerging Technologies in Medicine: Ethical, Legal & Social Issues
P ROF E SS OR Constitutional Law I, International Law, Law and Philosophy, Seminar: Law and Culture, Seminar: Law and Philosophy, United Nations Law
ASS ISTANT P R O FE SS O R Anthropology of Law, Managing International Commons: Law of the Sea, National Security, Property
ASS ISTANT P R O FE SS O R Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure (Investigation), First Amendment, Religion and the First Amendment
BRADLE Y E . S. F O GE L
P ROF E SS OR Business Associations, Property, Trusts & Estates
ROBE RT GAT T E R
CO- DI RE C TOR , C E N T E R FO R H E A LTH L AW ST U DI E S ; PR O FE SS O R Administrative Law, Health Care Law, Health Law Semester in DC, Public Health Law, Seminar: Theories of Health Law
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B A R B A RA J. G ILCHR IST
P R O F E SSO R EMERITA Civil Advocacy Class & Civil Advocacy Clinic, Elder Law, Law Practice Management
JE SS E A . GO LD NER
J O HN D. VALENTINE P R O F E SSO R OF LAW Evidence, Health Care Quality, Seminar: Child Protection, Child Health, and the Law, Seminar: Regulation of Human Research
M A R C I A A . G OLDS M ITH
ASSO C IATE PROFESSOR Legal Research & Writing, Moot Court I
AMAN Y RAGAB HAC KIN G
S U P E RV IS OR, E X T E RNS H I P C L I NIC ; ASS ISTANT P ROF E SS OR Externship Clinic I & II, Judicial Ethics and Court Procedure, Judicial Process Externship, Lawyering Practice
J USTIN HAN SFORD
ASS ISTANT P ROF E SS OR Global & Economic Justice: Perspectives on Inequality, International Human Rights, Seminar: Critical Race Theory, Torts
PATRIC IA HARRISON
S U P E RV IS OR, C H IL DRE N AND YOU T H ADVOC ACY C L INIC ; ASS ISTANT P ROF E SS OR Civil Advocacy and Civil Advocacy Clinic I
JO E L K . GO LDSTEIN
VIN C E N T C . IMMEL P R O F E SSO R OF LAW Admiralty, Constitutional Law I & II, Seminar: Thomas F. Eagleton and Public Law
T H O M AS ( TIM ) L. G R EA NEY
CO - DIR E C TOR, CENTER FOR HEALTH LAW STUDIES; CHESTER A. MYERS P R O F E SSO R OF LAW Antitrust Law, Business Associations, Competition Based Advocacy, Health Care Finance and Business Planning, Seminar: Competition & Regulation in Health Care, Seminar: Health Care Provider Payment and Delivery: Medicare, Integrated Delivery Systems, and Commercial Insurance
JO H N M . GR IES B ACH
ASSO C IATE PROFESSOR Administrative Law, Jurisprudence (Philosophy of Law), Products Liability, Torts
MALCOLM J. HARKIN S III
DIST INGU I S H E D H E ALT H L AW S C H OL AR Health Care Compliance & the Law, Legal Issues in Long Term Care
J OYC E SAVIO HE RLE TH
DIRE C TOR, AC ADE MI C ADV I S ING; I NST RU C TOR Legal Methods
ALAN J. HOWARD
P ROF E SS OR E ME RIT U S Constitutional Law I & II, First Amendment, Seminar: Founders’ Constitution
WILLIAM P. J O H NSO N
DIRE C TOR , C I C L; D I R E C TO R , S U MME R LAW PR O G R A M I N M A D R I D ; ASS OC I AT E PR O FE SS O R Commercial Transactions, International Business Transactions, International Law, International Sale of Goods, Secured Transactions, Seminar: Advanced International Business Transactions
SAMUE L P. J O R DAN
ASS OC I AT E D E A N FO R R E S E A R C H AND FAC U LT Y D E V E LO PM E N T; ASS OC I AT E PR O FE SS O R Civil Procedure I & II
MIC HAE L KO RYBUT
P ROF E SS O R Advanced Commercial and Business Transactions, Bankruptcy, Commercial Transactions, Secured Transactions
KE RRIN M. KOWACH
ASS ISTAN T PR O FE SS O R Commercial Transactions, Conflict of Laws, Evidence & Advocacy, Legal Research and Writing I & II, Moot Court I
JAQUE LI NE KUT NI K- BAUDE R ASS OC I AT E PR O FE SS O R Criminal Procedure (Adjudication), Legal Research and Writing I & II, Pre-Trial Civil Litigation Drafting
PATRIC I A H . L E E
DIRE C TOR , LE G A L C LI N I C S ; S U P E RV IS O R , E N TR E PR E N E U R S H I P AND COM M U N I T Y D E V E LO PM E N T C L INIC ; ASS O C I ATE PR O FE SS O R Transactional Drafting (PS)
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FACULTY (continued) > The following is a listing of the SLU LAW full-time faculty and law courses they have recently taught or plan to teach during the 2014-2015 academic year.
JEFFRE Y E . LE WIS
DEAN E ME RI T U S ; P ROF E SS OR Evidence, Remedies, Seminar-Famous Trials
YVE TTE J OY LIE BE SMAN
ASS OC IAT E P ROF E SS OR Competition Based Advocacy, Copyright, Intellectual Property Survey, Trusts and Estates
KIM MORSE
ASS OC I AT E DI R E C TO R , WRI T ING S U P PO RT S E RV I C E S
KE LLY MULH O L L AND
ASS ISTANT P R O FE SS O R Legal Research and Writing I & II, Taxation, Transactional Drafting
CAROL A. N EE DH AM DAN A M. MALKUS
SU P E RV I S OR, E NT RE P RE NE U RS H IP AND CO MMU NI T Y DE V E LOP ME NT C L INIC ; ASS I STANT P ROF E SS OR Civil Advocacy Class & Civil Advocacy Clinic, Transactional Drafting
M ARC IA L. McCORMIC K
DIRE C TOR, WE F E L C E NT E R FOR EM P LOY ME NT L AW; P ROF E SS OR Criminal Law, Employment Discrimination, Federal Courts, International & Comparative Employment Law, Seminar: Gender and Culture
P ROF E SS OR Legal Profession, Negotiating International Business Transactions, Negotiations
HE N RY M. ORDOW E R
P ROF E SS OR Corporate Taxation, International Taxation, Partnership Taxation, Taxation
E LIZ ABE TH P E NDO
V I C E DE AN; P R O FE SS O R Disability Law
S USAN W. McGRAUGH
SU P E RV I S OR, C RI MI NAL DE F E NS E CLINIC ; ASS OC IAT E P ROF E SS OR Criminal Defense Advocacy, Criminal Defense Clinic I & II, Externship Clinic I, Lawyering Practice
To read more about faculty interests and publications, visit law.slu.edu/faculty.
A N TON IA MIC E LI
DI RE C TOR, B AR E X AM P RE PARAT I ON Advanced Legal Analysis and Strategies
KARE N P E TROSKI
ASS OC I AT E P R O FE SS O R Civil Procedure I & II, Evidence, Legislation, Patent Law
J E FF A. RE DDI NG
ASS OC I AT E P R O FE SS O R Civil Procedure I & II, Family Law
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SUP E RVISOR, LITIGATION CLINIC; ASSISTA N T PROFESSOR Applied Mediation Clinic, Applied Mediation Skills, Civil Advocacy, Civil Advocacy Clinic, Client Counseling, Youth in Government
AN N M. SCARLE TT
P ROF E SS OR Business Associations, Civil Procedure I & II, Complex Litigation, Entrepreneurship Law, Seminar: Corporate Governance
CORA DRE W WAL KE R
C H R I ST I N E. R O LLINS
THOMAS L. STE WART
SIDN E Y D. WATSO N
K E R RY A . RYA N
AARON N . TAYLOR
ALAN M. W E I NBE R GE R
DIR E C TO R , LEGAL RESEARCH AND W R ITIN G; PROFESSOR Competition Based Advocacy, Family Law, Legal Research and Writing I & II
ASSO C IATE PROFESSOR Accounting for Lawyers, Fiduciary Taxation, Income Taxation for Trusts and Estates, Seminar: Tax Policy, Trusts and Estates
P E T E R W. SA LS ICH JR .
McD O N N E LL PROFESSOR OF J USTIC E IN AMERICAN SOCIETY E ME R ITUS Land Use Control, State and Local Government Law, Urban Housing & Development
A M Y N . SA ND ER S
ASSISTA N T DIRECTOR, C E N TE R FOR HEALTH LAW STUDIES; IN STR UC TOR Competition Based Advocacy
KA R E N S PEIS ER SA NNER
ASSISTA N T PROFESSOR Evidence & Advocacy, Legal Research and Writing I & II, Moot Court I, Principles of Insurance in Litigation Practice
DIRE C TOR, T RI AL ADVOC ACY; ASS ISTANT P ROF E SS OR Evidence, Evidence & Advocacy, Trial Advocacy I & II
ASS ISTANT P ROF E SS OR Education Law, Legal Profession, Seminar: Education Law
STE P HE N C . THAMAN
P ROF E SS OR Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure (Investigation), International Criminal Law, Seminar: International Criminal Law & Procedure: The Prosecution of War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity and Genocide
H E ALT H L AW & PO LI CY FE LLOW Health Law, Policy & Advocacy I & II
P ROF E SS O R Health Care Law, Health Law, Policy and Advocacy I & II, Seminar: Access to Health Care
P ROF E SS O R Corporate Counsel Practicum, Property, Real Estate Transactions
DOUGLAS R . W I L L I AMS
P ROF E SS O R Administrative Law, Competition Based Advocacy, Constitutional Law I, Natural Resources Law, Seminar: Sustainable Urban Development Law, Urban Issues Symposium
CON STAN C E Z . WAGN E R
ASS OC I AT E P ROF E SS OR Business Associations, International Trade Law, Securities Regulations, Seminar: Corporate Social Responsibility, Transactional Drafting for Business Associations
AN DE RS WALKE R
P ROF E SS OR American Legal History, Constitutional Law II, Criminal Law, Seminar: Legal History
MOLLY J. WAL KE R W I L SO N
ASS OC I AT E PR O FE SS O R Criminal Procedure (Adjudication), Seminar: Psychology in the Courtroom, Torts
HON . MICH AE L A. WO L F F DE AN; P R O FE SS O R Civil Procedure I
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A VIBRANT COMMUNITY > At SLU LAW it’s all about the connections: to the faculty, the students, the law and your future. Saint Louis University School of Law is more than a law school – it’s a supportive community where you’ll gain the skills necessary to make a difference in the lives of others. The dedicated professors use their years of scholarly and practical experience to expand your understanding of the law beyond the classroom. The staff assists students each day to excel during their time here. And your fellow students foster
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a respectful and supportive environment as you work together to learn the law. SLU LAW students have a balanced law school experience in all aspects of their education. Student organizations ensure that every law student has the opportunity to participate in social activities, public service projects and networking events. Students find that learning here involves more than casebooks – it involves the entire law school community.
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LEGAL RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY > The Vincent C. Immel Law Library has developed an extensive collection of books and other materials to support all areas of the legal curriculum and to prepare SLU LAW students to become successful attorneys. The library boasts an impressive research collection of some 600,000 titles with significant holdings in federal and state law as well as strong foreign law and special collections. SLU LAW reference librarians hold both J.D. and master’s degrees and work closely with students to guide them through the research process.
SLU LAW provides 272,350 square feet of wireless access. Furthermore, our databases allow users to access a wide variety of legal materials at anytime, from anywhere.
In addition to its print collections, the library provides access to an incredible array of electronic resources and subscribes to numerous online services. SLU LAW has agreements with libraries around the world to obtain books, articles, documents and other materials not available at campus libraries. SLU LAW interlibrary loans also allow users to receive articles and photocopies electronically as PDF files.
SLU LAW has recently partnered with the Law Library Association of St. Louis’ library, housed in the Civil Courts building. This partnership includes print and digital resource sharing, communal use of the library space, and free membership services to the SLU LAW community.
JOURNALS AVAILABLE AS FULL TEXTS OR ABSTRACTS
As one of the top research universities in the country, Saint Louis University has three campus libraries – the Vincent C. Immel Law Library, the Pius XII Memorial Library and the Medical Center Library – that are available to SLU LAW students, in addition to thousands of online resources.
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THE LAW IN ACTION: PREPARING TO PRACTICE > During their tenure at the school, SLU LAW students learn how to effectively represent and advocate for people from all backgrounds. The law school’s professional skills programs actively engage students in the practice of law while grounding them with a deep understanding of legal principles and theories. Students are offered a broad spectrum of options to develop and improve their skills in working with actual clients or through simulated representation situations. Through courses, legal clinics, competitions and specialized classes, students develop and improve their skills in a variety of settings. As a result, SLU LAW graduates – no matter how they plan to use their law degrees – will approach their professional lives as a vocation and a calling, with a deep understanding that the giving of one’s time in service to others is a core part of what it means to be a professional and a lawyer. CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE Through specialized courses, directed research projects and practical experience, students can explore a specialized interest in the study of health, international or employment law through the School of Law’s Center for Health Law Studies,
Center for International and Comparative Law and the William C. Wefel Center for Employment Law. Students interested in health law and employment law can spend a semester in Washington, D.C. learning from practicing attorneys, and they also have numerous opportunities to study abroad through affiliate programs. For more information, visit slu.edu/x46922.xml. LEGAL CLINICS The mission of the Legal Clinics is to offer each Clinic student a bridge from the knowledge and principles instilled in the classroom to the effective, ethical and conscientious practice of law. Under supervision of clinical faculty, students in the Legal Clinics handle hundreds of cases every year that profoundly impact the community. The clients in return are provided a high level of legal representation they would otherwise not be able to afford. The Legal Clinics provide services on a broad range of legal matters, annually providing more than 47,000 hours of free legal service – totaling an estimated $6 million in value – to the community through 36 in-house practice areas and externships. For more information, visit slu.edu/x48852.xml. continued on next page
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COMPETITIONS > MOOT COURT > Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competition >
National Moot Court (sponsored by the New York City Bar and the American College of Trial Lawyers)
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While trial advocacy promotes skills necessary for litigating cases before juries, appellate advocacy focuses on cases on appeal before a panel of judges in appellate courts. Students also have opportunities to refine their skills in transactional work and other practice areas outside the courtroom. APPELLATE ADVOCACY / MOOT COURT As part of the Appellate Advocacy Program, SLU LAW has an extensive moot court program which allows students to hone their oral and written persuasive skills in simulated appeals proceedings. The program includes specific appellate advocacy courses in which students can progress over three semesters to become a member of the Moot Court Board. SLU LAW moot court students compete in prestigious national competitions under faculty guidance throughout the year. Working with hypothetical appellate cases, students refine their skills in legal research, persuasive writing skills and oral advocacy before a panel of judges. SLU LAW alumni are active in supporting the program as mentors and coaches. TRIAL ADVOCACY Trial Advocacy offers students the opportunity to sharpen skills that will allow them to effectively represent a client in court before a jury. For up
to two semesters of trail advocacy course work, students work with hypothetical cases in order to develop their advocacy skills within the confines of courtroom procedures and before juries. Under direction from faculty, students on the trial teams compete against other prestigious law schools several times throughout the year. Recent alumni of the SLU LAW Trial Advocacy Program remain involved as members of the Trial Team Advisory Board and coach the students throughout the year. For more information on the Appellate & Trial Advocacy Programs, visit slu.edu/x49286.xml. TRANSACTIONAL WORK Many lawyers practice completely outside of the courtroom, and SLU LAW provides students with opportunities to develop those legal skills. Through courses such as transactional drafting, advanced commercial and business transactions and transactional health care practice, students learn the critical elements involved in drafting and reviewing documents, contracts and agreements for situations ranging from leasing property to creating a business. The Community and Economic Development Clinic allows students to represent actual clients in matters such as real estate closings and contract review.
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INNS OF COURT The SLU LAW Theodore McMillian American Inn of Court is a collaboration of St. Louis legal community members, including more than 80 attorneys, judges and law school students. They focus on sharing best trial practices, enhancing their commitment to professional skills and ethics and engaging in fellowship. The American Inns of Court is one of the fastest-growing legal organizations in the country, and SLU LAW is one of more than 100 accredited law schools that participate with Inns. The SLU LAW Inn of Court specifically focuses on trial advocacy and litigation aspects of the law. DELINE ETHICS PROGRAM The Deline Ethics Professionalism Program is part of an overarching program that starts during
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HOURS OF FREE LEGAL SERVICE PROVIDED ANNUALLY BY THE LEGAL CLINICS
STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN CLINIC-SPONSORED ACTIVITIES ANNUALLY
CLINICS, EXTERNSHIPS, CLERKSHIPS AND PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAMS OFFERED
students’ first year and explores the ethical and professionalism issues integral to law practice. Law school professors and practicing attorneys discuss hypothetical ethical and professionalism problems that may arise in law school and law practice to help students prepare for the challenging situations and individuals they may encounter. U.S. PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE PILOT PROGRAM Starting in Fall 2014, the Legal Clinics will join the U.S. Department of Commerce’s United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) Law School Clinic Certification Trademark Pilot Program. This new clinical offering provides another learning opportunity for students to gain experience in the area of intellectual property.
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PUBLIC SERVICE: PUTTING PURPOSE INTO PRACTICE > Integrated among the law books, the briefs and the oral and written arguments is SLU LAW’s commitment to social justice. It is a cornerstone principle of a SLU LAW education that reflects our students’ and faulty’s focus on community, academic excellence and public service that embodies the Jesuit mission. SLU LAW provides tangible opportunities for students to see the law – and the power of what the law can do – by placing them in positions to help real people in real situations. Individuals considering a legal career in public service will gain considerable exposure to the field by serving the community through public service agencies and participating in special events and projects. DAGEN FELLOWSHIPS The Irvin and Maggie Dagen Public Interest Fellowships are awarded to law students who are committed to working in public interest law. The fellowships are funded by the School of Law, the Public Interest Law Group (PILG), and the Irvin and Maggie Dagen Fellowship Fund. The fellowships provide stipends to students who obtain volunteer positions with
public interest organizations for the summer. Participants gain practical real life experience in the legal world as well as developing their core competencies and networking skills. Thanks to money raised at the annual PILG Auction, organized by students, more than 50 students received stipends in 2014 to work in positions at various judicial and government offices and nonprofit organizations including attorney general offices, public defender offices, and legal and health services. STAND DOWN FOR VETERANS SLU LAW students and faculty provide free legal services to homeless veterans at the annual Stand Down for Homeless Veterans event where several hundred veterans receive a variety of free services, from haircuts to job counseling. Students and faculty primarily assist veterans with outstanding warrants on minor criminal matters. To read more about SLU LAW’s veteran support, visit slu.edu/x69165.xml. HELPING THE HOMELESS A few blocks from Scott Hall is The Bridge, Centenary United Methodist Church’s
homeless drop-in center. Several times a year, students cook and serve lunch to around 200 homeless individuals and then stay around to sing, dance and play games with them. Read more about one such visit at law.slu.edu/sidebar. SLU LAW SERVICE DAY As part of orientation, SLU LAW hosts a day of service where students, faculty and staff give their time to help the local community. Recent projects include cleaning and continued on next page
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and neglected children in St. Louis. Students receive intensive training on the issues surrounding the welfare of the children they represent and conduct investigations of each child’s individual circumstances.
ONGOING STUDENT SERVICE PROJECTS Community service and social justice is an integral part of the SLU LAW experience. To assist in this, the Office of Student Services offers service opportunities throughout the year for students to give back to the St. Louis community. In addition to hosting multiple blood drives, preparing meals at Ronald McDonald House and volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters, students find time in their busy schedules to partake in the following service projects:
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ANGEL TREE / TOYS FOR TOTS Students collect toys, clothing and money for disadvantaged children during the Christmas season. Students collect and wrap the gifts and deliver them to children at the St. Vincent’s Home for Children in North St. Louis County.
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SLU MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY On the last Saturday of October, all Saint Louis University students, faculty and staff have the opportunity to join together for a variety of special projects for the St. Louis metro area. STUDENT SERVICE AWARDS SLU LAW recognizes the many public service contributions made by students and annually highlights these efforts through the David Grant Clinic Award, the Legal Service Award and the Community Service Award.
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CAREER COUNSELING PROGRAMS > > Mock Interviews and Interview Preparation > Lunch with a Judge > Guidance for Summer Employment > Getting the Legal Job of Your Dreams > Cover Letter and Résumé Writing Basics > Job Hunting During the Holidays > Working in the Public Sector > How to Distinguish Yourself in a Competitive Market > Navigating the Federal and State Government Hiring Process > Nuts and Bolts of Applying for a Judicial Clerkship > U.S. Department of Justice
EXCEL IN A COMPETITIVE LEGAL MARKETPLACE > CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The Office of Career Services stands ready to help you meet your career goals. Staffed by knowledgeable J.D.s who have all spent time in practice, Career Services helps students foster relationships with law firms and other employers as they look for that first summer job, first job after graduation and throughout their career transitions. The Alternative Career Fair, the Public Interest and Government Career Fair, and the Association of Corporate Counsel Networking event provide students with the opportunity to gather information from and network with various industry leaders. CAREER COUNSELING The Career Services staff meets with SLU LAW students one-on-one for things as simple as resume review and interview tips to looking for a job out of town or in a particular area of interest. They maintain an open door policy and are ready to help for a quick question or to schedule an appointment. Through technologies
and in-person programs, students are regularly informed about available career opportunities, such as clerkships, summer associate positions and employment after graduation. The Office’s “Thursdays at Noon” series features speakers who focus on professional development, networking and marketability. The “Lunch with a Judge” program – a direct result of the law school’s move downtown – gives a small group of students the opportunity to interact with a sitting judge in an informal setting. CAREER SUCCESS SLU LAW prepares its graduates to succeed in numerous fields. Across the nation, SLU LAW alumni work at both large and small firms; excel as CEOs, in-house counsel and environmental consultants; and serve in national, state and local government organizations. From academics to entrepreneurs, prosecutors to solo practitioners, and legal aid lawyers to partners at major firms, SLU LAW prepares its graduates to succeed in a variety of career paths.
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I believe the Office of Career Services is one of the most valuable resources this law school has to offer. The people who work there are amazing! I have no idea how they do it, but I always leave their office feeling like anything is possible. They are truly invested in our success, not only as attorneys, but as individuals. ”
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SLU LAW ALUMNI AT WORK > REPRESENTATIVE FIRMS > Armstrong Teasdale LLP > Bryan Cave LLP > Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. > Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C. > Hall Render Killian Heath and Lyman, P.C. > Husch Blackwell LLP > Jones Day > King & Spalding LLP > Polsinelli > Proskauer Rose LLP > Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP > Thompson Coburn LLP GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC INTEREST > American Civil Liberties Union > Federal Bureau of Investigation > Illinois Attorney General > Illinois Department of Public Health > Internal Revenue Service > Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation > Legal Services of Eastern Missouri > Missouri Attorney General > Missouri Public Defender > Missouri Supreme Court > New Jersey Trial Court
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COMPANIES AND ASSOCIATIONS > American Bar Association > American Medical Association > Anheuser-Busch InBev > BJC Health Care > The Boeing Company > Creative Artists Agency > Emerson Electric > FedEx > General Motors > Monsanto Corporation > Morgan Stanley > Nestlé Purina > Polaris Management Partners > SSM Health Care
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WELCOME TO DOWNTOWN ST. LOUIS, WELCOME TO SLU LAW! > In August 2013, Saint Louis University School of Law began a new chapter in its 170-year history with its move to Scott Hall, the school’s newly renovated 12-story building in the heart of downtown St. Louis. The unique location provides the vibrant SLU LAW community with a profound difference in the ability to teach, learn and fulfill SLU’s social justice mission, and with court buildings, government agencies and top law firms just steps away, the proximity presents tremendous opportunities to strengthen the connection between students and the legal community.
Visit slu.edu/x67257.xml for a look at our class profile.
For the first time in its history, all offices, centers and classrooms, including the Vincent C. Immel Law Library and Legal Clinics, are all housed under one roof. The vertical layout of the building, along with thoughtful design elements, allows for enhanced collaboration within the law school community. From top, the law school is bursting with space adaptable to a variety of learning and networking opportunities such as small-group study and meeting sessions, diverse classroom arrangements, large events and professional competitions.
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HIGHEST VOLUNTEER RATE IN THE NATION
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Visit law.slu.edu/apply.
The application process for the J.D. program is outlined below. SLU LAW offers full-time and part-time (day or evening) programs. If you have a question regarding the admissions process or need an accommodation, we encourage you to contact the Admissions Office by email at admissions@law.slu.edu or by phone at 314-977-2800.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required. Exceptions may be made on a case by case basis by the Admissions Committee as authorized by ABA Accreditation Standards Section 502(A) (available at slu.edu/x90343.xml). Registration for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) and the LSAC Letter of Recommendation Service (LOR). No application is complete without test scores and transcript analysis from LSAC’s CAS. It is highly recommended that applicants take the test in the summer or fall prior to the year they wish to enter law school. The School of Law will only
consider LSAT scores earned within the last three years. All undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be forwarded directly to the CAS. The School of Law requests the CAS Law School Report upon receipt of the application. ADMISSIONS DETERMINATION The Admissions Committee considers several factors in determining a candidate’s eligibility: academic achievement, strength of the undergraduate program, application information, Law School Admission Test (LSAT) results (the Committee places exclusive weight on an individual’s highest score), personal statement, work experience, graduate degrees earned, motivation, leadership and service.
THE PERSONAL STATEMENT Used as a way for students to set themselves apart, the personal statement is an important part of the application process. With the additional information provided in the statement, the Admissions Committee looks beyond LSAT scores and undergraduate GPA in order to gain insight into a student’s individual character and writing ability. As such, information regarding personal or professional goals, academic, career and life experiences is helpful. Attention is given to brevity and clarity of thought and expression. Please limit the personal statement to two pages or less. continued on next page
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Puerto Rico or Canada are required to take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). TOEFL scores are also required for J.D. admission. The School of Law must receive an applicant’s official TOEFL score report before evaluation of the application will begin. The School of Law requires that foreign transcripts be submitted through the LSAC JD Credential Assembly Service (CAS). Transcripts of any postsecondary work (greater than one academic year) completed outside the United States (including its territories) or Canada must be submitted to this service for evaluation. SUMMER INSTITUTE The School of Law seeks to admit students who will contribute to the intellectual life of the institution in ways that their undergraduate grades and standardized test scores alone fail to reveal. The Summer Institute is designed to identify students with the high degree of personal motivation necessary to succeed in law school, as evidenced by their proven ability to overcome significant obstacles to educational achievement. The Institute includes a substantive first semester course and a course in legal skills. The program lasts seven weeks, beginning in late May/early June and ending in mid-July. Students who successfully complete this program are accepted into the School of Law for the fall semester. Enrollment in the
Summer Institute is limited to a maximum of 25 participants. For more information, go to slu.edu/x49450.xml. TRANSFER STUDENTS Transfer students must produce evidence of satisfactory study in an ABA-approved law school and be eligible to continue at the school from which the transfer is sought. For more information, go to slu.edu/x49454.xml. VISITING STUDENTS Visiting status is granted to a limited number of students who wish to complete a semester or a year of law study at Saint Louis University and receive their degree from another law school. For more information, go to slu.edu/x49454.xml. LL.M. APPLICATION The LL.M. application has separate requirements than the J.D. application. For information about the LL.M. application for foreign lawyers or LL.M. in health law, go to slu.edu/x49100.xml.
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1843 SCHOLARS > The School of Law at Saint Louis University was founded in 1843 when there were fewer than 20 law schools in the nation. To commemorate the significance of that time in history, the 1843 Scholars program was established to recognize a group of exemplary students for outstanding academic achievements. Ten students are awarded a full-tuition scholarship, which includes annual tuition increases, for three years. Applicants are nominated by the School of Law to compete for the scholarship. Applicants seeking consideration for the 1843 full-tuition scholarship should complete their application prior to February 1, 2015.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES APPLICATION CHECKLIST > > > The application process begins on September 1.
An applicant’s file is complete when the School has received:
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Students at SLU LAW have a number of resources available to help meet educational expenses. Saint Louis University’s Office of Student Financial Services is committed to both educational excellence in the Jesuit tradition and student service. Prospective law students can speak with the Financial Aid Coordinator in the School of Law. SCHOLARSHIPS Saint Louis University School of Law awards merit-based scholarships to a select group of highly qualified, admitted students. Each application completed prior to February 1, 2015 automatically receives full consideration for scholarship opportunities. For those who qualify, scholarship notification is included in the acceptance materials. All merit scholarships are awarded based on past academic performance and LSAT scores. Merit scholarships are renewable by remaining in good academic standing. To determine eligibility for federal student aid programs, law students must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each academic year. For the 2015-2016
academic year, students will be required to file the 2015-2016 FAFSA using their 2014 federal income tax return information. Students can file the FAFSA online at fafsa.gov no earlier than January 1, 2015, and should have the results sent to Saint Louis University School of Law using the federal school code of 002506. GOVERNING POLICIES AND PRACTICES Federal law requires each eligible institution participating in Title IV federal financial aid programs to provide student financial assistance and other institutional information. Law students must adhere to the same policies and practices established by Saint Louis University as any other student, including financial aid policies if they are receiving Title IV federal financial aid. This includes maintaining satisfactory academic progress in order to remain eligible for financial aid. Each student is responsible for knowing the University policies, in addition to the policies established by the School of Law. Go to law.slu.edu for more details. FEDERAL DIRECT UNSUBSIDIZED LOAN Saint Louis University participates in the William D. Ford Direct Loan Program. All admitted students who file a FAFSA will be reviewed for federal Direct Unsubsidized loan eligibility.
FEDERAL DIRECT PLUS LOAN A student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the intended academic year as part of the eligibility process for the Direct PLUS loan. Students must also apply for their annual loan maximum eligibility under the federal Direct Unsubsidized loan program before applying for the Direct PLUS loan. A credit check will be performed by the lender at the time of application to determine eligibility for the Direct PLUS loan. The borrower must not have adverse credit history. The application is available annually after May 1 via studentloans.gov. PRIVATE LOANS For those whose needs exceed the federal loan programs, private educational loans, which are non-federal and credit based, are available. Loan amounts can cover the difference between the total cost of attendance minus any other financial aid received. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS International students must make financial arrangements before studies at Saint Louis University can begin. Federal aid is not available to international students on an F1 or F2 student visa, J1 or J2 exchange visitor visa or a G series visa. Private loans are available to international students; however, most lenders require that a U.S. citizen or permanent resident co-sign the loan.
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The 2014-2015 tuition and fees are based on the latest information available and are subject to change at any time. Other expenses vary based on lifestyle and needs. 2015-2016 tuition will be determined by the SLU Board of Trustees in the Spring 2015 semester.
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TUITION Full-time ( 12+ hours per semester )
STUDENT FEES $18,995
Student Union Fee ( 12+ hours per semester )
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Student Union Fee ( 1-11 hours per semester )
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Hourly ( 1-7 hours per semester )
$1,805 per hour
Technology Fee ( 12+ hours per semester )
$50
Summer 2014 ( 1-3 hours )
$1,200 per hour
Technology Fee ( 1-11 hours per semester )
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Summer 2014 ( 4-7 hours )
$4,800
Wellness Fee ( 12+ hours per semester )
$90
Law Program in Madrid
$4,690
Wellness Fee ( 1-11 hours per semester )
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Part-time ( 8-11 hours per semester )
Student Government Activity Fee APPLICATION FEES + DEPOSITS (non-refundable) Application Fee ( Not applicable toward tuition. May be waived if extreme need can be demonstrated at time application is received. )
Readership Program Fee $55
First Advance Tuition Deposit ( due April 15 )
$250
Final Advance Tuition Deposit ( due June 1 )
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