Suffolk Law School in Boston is one of New England’s oldest law schools; it is ranked #109 in the 2011 U.S. News and World Report rankings.
Suffolk Law is well-known for being one of the most technologically advanced law schools in the country as well as for its strong connection to public interest law.
Suffolk Law's three-year Juris Doctor (J.D.) program operates from August to May; there is also an evening division. Housing information for both on-campus and off-campus living is available on the school's website.
Contact Information
120 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 2108
(617) 573-8144
Email: lawadm@admin.suffolk.edu
Website: http://www.law.suffolk.edu
Fast Facts
- Statistics
Women: 50.5%
Student to Faculty Ratio: 1: 16.5
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GPA/LSAT Scores (Entering Fall 2009)
LSAT Median: 157
UGPA Median: 3.3
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Tuition (2010-2011): $41,100 day division; $30,824 evening division
Total Estimated Budget: $63,333 day division; $52,777 evening division
Application Procedures
Application fee: $60
Application deadline: March 1 for Fall admission
Applicants must apply online through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC). In addition to the application, applicants must submit:
- LSDAS report, including LSAT score
- Undergraduate transcript
- Personal statement
- One letter of recommendation
For complete information on admission procedures at Suffolk Law, see How to Apply.
Transfer Procedures
For information on transferring to Suffolk Law, contact the admissions office directly.
Degrees and Curriculum
In order to graduate from Suffolk Law, students must complete 84 semester hours; for full requirements, see Degree Requirements on the school's website.
The first-year curriculum at Suffolk Law includes Contracts, Property, Torts, Constitutional Law, Criminal Justice, Civil Procedure, and Legal Practice Skills.
Suffolk Law also offers several joint degree programs including the JD/MBA , JD/MPA, JD/MSF, JD/MSIE, and JD/MSCJ. The school also has several LL.M programs as well as an international LL.M. program.
Law Journals and Other Activities
Students have the opportunity to participate in six ”honor boards,” including Suffolk University Law Review, Transnational Law Review, and the Moot Court Honor Board.
Along with dozens of student organizations, students can also participate in specialized clinics, such as the Child Advocacy Clinic, Battered Women’s Advocacy Program, and Suffolk Prosecutors.
Bar Exam Passage Rate
Most Suffolk Law graduates take the Massachusetts Bar Exam, and in 2007, they achieved an 81.9% pass rate; the rate statewide was 86%
Post-Graduation Employment
According to the law school, 83% percent of the 2009 graduating class was employed nine months after graduation.
Half of Suffolk Law’s 2009 graduates went into private practice, 20% entered business employment, 14% accepted government positions, 5% secured judicial clerkships, 4% entered academia, and 3% went into the public interest field.
The average starting salary for those who work in private practice was $93,831 while the average startings salary for those who accepted public sector positions was $54,917.