Southern Illinois University School of Law
Southern Illinois University School of Law is located in Carbondale, Illinois. Southern Illinois University School of Law has been accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) since 1974.
Acceptance Rate
67.4%
Tuition & Fees
$22K
Students With Grants
64.1%
Bar Passage Rate 1st Time / 2 Years
65.7% / 76.3%
Learn about topics such as the degrees that you can pursue at Southern Illinois University School of Law and what it takes to get into the JD program.
Acceptance Rate
67.4%
Median LSAT
148
Median GPA
3.38
First-Year Class Enrollment
109
Acceptance Rate
Degrees:
- JD
Joint/Dual Degrees:
- JD/MD (Doctor of Medicine)
- JD/PhD in Political Science
- JD/MAcc (Master of Accountancy)
- JD/MBA (Master of Business Administration)
- JD/MHA (Master of Health Administration)
JD
Regular: Jul 1, 2025
LSAT
GPA
First-Year Class Enrollment
Demographic Distribution By Race
Demographic Distribution By Gender
First-Year Section Size: 53
Student/Faculty Ratio: 7.58:1
Total JD Enrollment: 269
Total Non-JD Enrollment: 0
Cost & Financial Aid
Learn about the cost of attending Southern Illinois University School of Law and the availability of financial aid.
Tuition & Fees
$22K
Living Expenses On Campus
$16K
Living Expenses Off Campus
$19K
Students With Grants
64.1%
Tuition & Fees
Living Expenses
Students With Grants
Median Grant Amounts
Conditional Scholarships Offered: No
Conditional Scholarships Awarded: 0
Conditional Scholarships Reduced/Eliminated After 1 Year: 0
Extracurriculars
Learn about the opportunities that Southern Illinois University School of Law offers outside the classroom.
Journals:
- Southern Illinois University Law Journal
Clinics:
- Civil Practice/Elderly Clinic
- Juvenile Justice Clinic
Student Associations:
- Asian Pacific American Law Student Association
- Black Law Student Association
- Christian Legal Society
- Democrats, School of Law
- Environmental Law Society (ELS)
Moot Court/Legal Skills Competitions:
- Intramural Moot Court Competition
- National Health Law Moot Court Competition
- Opening Statement Competition
- Closing Argument Competition
Other Opportunities:
- Public Interest and Private Externships
- Judicial Externships
- Study Abroad Programs
- Interscholastic Moot Court and Trial Advocacy Teams
Learn about the bar passage rate of Southern Illinois University School of Law alumni and the career paths that they have pursued.
Bar Passage Rate 1st Time / 2 Years
65.7% / 76.3%
Graduates Employed
78.2%
Graduates in Jobs Requiring Bar Passage
69.2%
Graduates in Law Firm Jobs
47.4%
Employment Status
Employment Type
Top Three States of Employed Graduates
1150 Douglas Dr.
Carbondale, IL 62901
Carbondale, IL 62901
Most of the statistical data comes from various ABA required disclosures spreadsheets. Consult our data guide for more details about certain items on this page.
