SIU Law School
General Info
Southern Illinois University is a state university located in southern Illinois.
Contact information
- (Website) https://www.law.siu.edu/
- (Admissions Dean) lawadmit@siu.edu
- (Location) Carbondale, IL
SIU Law School Admissions
SIU Law School is considered a Somewhat Competitive law school, which accepts only 79% of its applicants. Comparatively, Siu is Lower than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | 429 | 337 (78.55%) | 121 (28.2%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 2.66 | 2.96 | 3.32 |
| LSAT | 145 | 149 | 152 |
Tuition And Financial Aid
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $19,474 | $41,120 |
| Part Time | N/A | N/A |
Living Expenses
- Living on-campus: $17,471
- Living off-campus: $17,471
- Living at home: $17,471
Important Dates
- Early Decision 1: N/A
- Early Decision 2: N/A
- Regular Decision: N/A
- Application Fee: N/A
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SIU Law School Community
SIU Law School is considered to have a Somewhat Favorable student to faculty ratio. The average class size for 1L sections is approximately Average compared to other law schools. Student diversity at Siu is Below Average.
Student body
Faculty Statistics
- Full Time: 22
- Part Time: 18
Faculty
- # Female Faculty: 26
- # Minority Faculty: 7
Ratio
16.2 Students
1 Faculty
Housing Options
- On Campus Housing: Yes
- Graduate Housing: Yes
- Law Specific Housing: No
SIU 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. SIU Law School 1L section size is 91% smaller than law schools in Illinois and 52% smaller than all PUBLIC law schools.
1L Section Size Comparison
Positions Available in Advanced Courses
- Simulation Courses: 591
- Faculty Supervised Clinics: 80
Students Involved in Advanced Activities
- Field Placements: 127
- Law Journals: 104
- Moot Court/Mock Trials: 0
Attrition Rates
- First Year: 11.2%
- Second Year: 1.6%
- Third Year: 0.0%
- Fourth Year: 0.0%
SIU Law School Employment
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The SIU Law School class of 2023 had an employment rate of 79% with 0% pursuing an additional degree.
Employment Comparison
In 2023, 90.9%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
Type of Employment
- Law Firms: 58.0%
- Business: 15.0%
- Government: 22.0%
- Public Interest: 0.0%
- Academia: 2.0%
- Illinois: 77%
- Missouri: 15%
- Indiana: 2%
Bar Passage Rates
- Reporting: 90.9%
- First Time Takers: 99
- Average School: 86.7%
- Average State: 85.6%
- Pass Difference: 1.1%
Top Bar Jurisdiction
- Illinois: 85.4%
- Passed: 71 of 83 (85.5%)
- State Average: 85.6%
- Difference: 0.1%