Southern University Law Center
General Info
Southern University Law Center, a campus of the Southern University System, opened for instruction in September of 1947. Its concept was born out of a response of a lawsuit by a black resident, Charles J. Hatfield, III, seeking to attend law school at a state institution. On December 16, 1946, Louisiana State Board of Education took steps to establish a Law School for African-Americans at Southern University to be in operation for the 1947-1948 session.
Contact information
- (Website) https://www.sulc.edu/
- (Admissions Dean) admission@sulc.edu
- (Location) Baton Rouge, LA
Southern Law School Admissions
Southern Law School is considered a Somewhat Competitive law school, which accepts only 70% of its applicants. Comparatively, Southern is Significantly Lower than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | 588 | 407 (69.22%) | 210 (35.7%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 2.53 | 2.79 | 3.16 |
| LSAT | 141 | 143 | 147 |
Tuition And Financial Aid
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $13,560 | $24,160 |
| Part Time | $11,908 | $22,508 |
Living Expenses
- Living on-campus: $18,888
- Living off-campus: $18,888
- Living at home: $18,888
Important Dates
- Early Decision 1: 09/01
- Early Decision 2: N/A
- Regular Decision: 06/10
- Application Fee: $50
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Southern Law School Community
Southern Law School is considered to have a Somewhat Favorable student to faculty ratio. The average class size for 1L sections is approximately Above Average compared to other law schools. Student diversity at Southern is Above Average.
Student body
Faculty Statistics
- Full Time: 24
- Part Time: 0
Faculty
- # Female Faculty: 20
- # Minority Faculty: 25
Ratio
25.8 Students
1 Faculty
Housing Options
- On Campus Housing: Yes
- Graduate Housing: Yes
- Law Specific Housing: No
Southern Law School Curriculum
The size of 1L sections affects the quality and consistency of teaching in law schools. Generally with smaller 1L section sizes, students receive more individualized attention. Southern Law School 1L section size is 32% smaller than law schools in Louisiana and 40% smaller than all PUBLIC law schools.
1L Section Size Comparison
Positions Available in Advanced Courses
- Simulation Courses: 310
- Faculty Supervised Clinics: 180
Students Involved in Advanced Activities
- Field Placements: 19
- Law Journals: 28
- Moot Court/Mock Trials: 0
Attrition Rates
- First Year: 13.5%
- Second Year: 1.4%
- Third Year: 1.5%
- Fourth Year: 0.0%
Southern Law School Employment
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The Southern Law School class of 2023 had an employment rate of 76% with 1% pursuing an additional degree.
Employment Comparison
In 2023, 70.2%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
Type of Employment
- Law Firms: 37.0%
- Business: 17.0%
- Government: 29.0%
- Public Interest: 4.0%
- Academia: 3.0%
- Louisiana: 69%
- Texas: 4%
- Georgia: 2%
Bar Passage Rates
- Reporting: 70.2%
- First Time Takers: 161
- Average School: 55.8%
- Average State: 69.7%
- Pass Difference: -13.9%
Top Bar Jurisdiction
- Louisiana: 69.7%
- Passed: 63 of 113 (55.8%)
- State Average: 69.7%
- Difference: -13.9%