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When is the application deadline?
March 1, 2009
What is the Application Fee?
$60.00
Do you have rolling admissions?
We utilize a modified rolling admissions process. Applications
are reviewed by the Admissions Committee shortly after completion.
When possible, a decision letter is sent out soon thereafter. However,
most decisions are rendered in March and April.
Do you have a part-time program?
Yes, we have a part-time evening program where classes are scheduled
from 6:00 - 10:00 pm, three nights a week. While most students complete their studies in the Evening Division in four years, it is possible for students to accelerate their progress and complete the program in three and a half years.
Can I be considered for both the Day and the Evening program?
You may only apply for one of the two divisions. If you are unsure
as to which program you would like to matriculate into, simply choose
one. Should admission be granted, it is often possible to request a
switch to the other division.
What are your median LSAT and GPA?
The median LSAT and GPA for the Fall 2007 class are 156 and 3.3
Does Suffolk take the average LSAT score or the highest score?
The Suffolk Law Admissions Committee considers only the highest
score on the LSAT when making admissions decisions.
What happens if a component of my application (Dean's Certification) arrives before the application itself? Will it
be kept on file?
Yes, any information that is submitted before an application arrives
is kept on file. When the application does arrive, we then group the
items together. Please label everything with your name and Social Security
number or LSAC Account Number.
Do I need to have a recommendation sent from a professor? How
many recommendations can I submit?
Generally, it is advisable to have a professor write one of your
recommendations if you have graduated from college within the last
3 years. If you have been out of school for a longer period of time,
it is acceptable to have recommendations come from a supervisor, or
some other source. You may submit more than one recommendation, usually
not more than three.
Recommendations must be submitted through the LSDAS.
Are all applicants required to submit a Dean's Certification
of Good Standing? I graduated from my undergrad university years ago.
The Dean's Certification of Good Standing is required of all applicants.
The form can be filled out based on the academic records at your
undergraduate university. It does not need to be completed by a personal
contact at the school. This form should be sent directly to the Office
of Admissions, not the LSDAS.
Do you offer informational visits?
Yes, our schedule of information sessions, tours and classes is online.
When should I apply for Financial Aid?
The deadline to apply for Financial Aid is March 1st, although
it is beneficial to apply sooner than the deadline.
Do you have grants or scholarships?
Yes, we have institutional grant and scholarship funds available.
Application for institutional funds must be submitted by March 1st.
We also offer Trustee Academic Scholarships for students with outstanding
academic credentials. There is no application for this scholarship.
Awards are made by the Admissions Committee.
Do you offer specialized programs?
Yes, we offer five concentrations in the following areas of interest:
Intellectual Property Law, Health Care and Biomedical Law, Business Law and Financial
Services, Civil Litigation, and International Law. Matriculating students
may apply for enrollment in a concentration in their second academic
year.
Do you offer Joint Degree Programs?
Yes, we offer five joint programs in conjunction with Suffolk
University Graduate Studies in the following areas: Business Administration,
Public Administration, Finance, International Economics, and Criminal
Justice. All of the programs are offered on a four year full-time or
five year part-time basis.
Applicants to the joint program must submit separate applications to the
law school and graduate school.
Do you have dormitories for law students?
We do not have dorms for law students. We do have a university
off-campus housing office that assists our students with relocation
and housing needs. The Suffolk University Off Campus Housing Office sponsors a housing weekend
for admitted students who are relocating to the Boston area.
Do you accept transfer and/or visiting students?
Yes. Transfer applicants must complete one full year of law school
and be a student in good standing at their home school to be eligible
for admission. Visiting students must be students in good standing
and obtain permission from their home school to spend a semester or
year at Suffolk.
Will my credits from a non ABA-accredited law school be accepted
for transfer to Suffolk University Law School?
Suffolk Law can only accept transfer credits from ABA-accredited
law schools.
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