needs of the state and community that will ensure the viability of SUNO in the future.
Currently, tuition has risen to about $11,000 annually for in-state law students, and $20,000 annually for out-of-state law students, up 38 percent from only three years ago.
Parents and students interested in tuition assistance opportunities can contact the SUNO Financial Aid Department at (504) 286-5263.
With the soaring tuition costs seen nationally in obtaining the specialty degree, SULC vice chancellor for institutional accountability and evening division John Pierre said Southern University’s tuition rates are still a great value for students, and the campus is persistently trying to identify new ways to aid students in their educational pursuits.
Southern University Shreveport As tuition has climbed at Southern University Shreveport, the school is now increasingly relying on its Foundation and the generosity of donors to help assist students with tuition challenges.
Currently, SULC offers financial assistance through the Law Center Scholarship Assistance Program, public interest law fellowships, stipends, research assistantships, hardship reliefs, and other scholarship opportunities for students.
SUSLA director of communications and public relations William Strother said the University is very sensitive to the needs of students and has been more assertive with forming partnerships with private industry to provide scholarship and internship opportunities.
Stipends offered through the Law Center give students an opportunity to work with legal offices for a six week period, usually during the summer, and earn $2,500. Pierre said it’s a perfect opportunity for students, giving them the much needed legal experience needed, along with addressing their financial situation – rather than having them work at a local shoe shop or mall during the summer.
Strother also said the University also has three premium events each year, led by the SUSLA Foundation, where they appeal to their donor base to help students. The three events are the Port City Golf Classic Tournament, the annual Gentlemen’s Coooking Classic, and the annual Cotton Club event.
Most scholarship and research opportunities are based on academic merit and need.
SUSLA also hosts an annual Radiothon, where they receive an average of $60,000 to $70,000 in pledges.
Students interested in tuition assistance opportunities can contact the SULC Financial Aid Department at (225) 771-2141.
Funds raised during the events go towards scholarships, and help students who may not receive a full loan, or no financial aid at all.
Campuses are building strategic partnerships locally, nationally, and internationally to help keep students in school while helping them secure any and all financial resources available to them as they pursue their educational goals.
Scholarships depend on academic standing, and generally range from $250 to $1,500. Parents and students interested in tuition assistance opportunities can contact the SUSLA Financial Aid Department at (318) 670-9415.
Southern University Law Center Tuition continues to be a topic of much interest for law schools across the country – and, it’s no different for the Southern University Law Center.
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