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SCHOOL OF LAW SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY 2014-15
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SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY
2014-15
TABLE OF CONTENTS>DEAN’S WELCOME 1ABOUT SLU LAW 3J.D. PROGRAM 4AREAS OF CONCENTRATION 7LAW JOURNALS 7DUAL-DEGREE PROGRAMS 7COURSE REQUIREMENTS 8UPPER DIVISION CURRICULUM 10FACULTY 13STUDENT COMMUNITY 18LEGAL RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY 20PROFESSIONAL SKILLS 23STUDENT CLINICAL EXPERIENCE 23SOCIAL JUSTICE 29CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 32ALUMNI 34SCOTT HALL 36EXPLORE ST. LOUIS 38APPLY TO LAW SCHOOL 39APPLICATION CHECKLIST 41PAYING FOR LAW SCHOOL 42TUITION & FEES 44
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DEAN’S WELCOME>Thank you for your interest in Saint Louis University School of Law. We’re delighted for you to see the excellence achieved by our students and faculty, and the sense of community and service that sets our law school apart from so many.
Here at SLU LAW, we are prominently situated in the heart of the downtown St. Louis legal and business community. Now in the second year of our new building, our location has transformed the law school and further strengthened our ability to enhance students’ educational experiences and put them on a path towards successful and enriching careers.
Scott Hall is located next door to the Civil Courts Building, a block away from the criminal courts and City Hall, three blocks away from the U.S. Court of Appeals and the U.S. Attorney’s Office, and within easy walking distance to numerous law firms and government agencies. This proximity will allow you to spend more time with the practicing bar and judges, not just at the courthouse or attorneys’ offices, but in the law school itself.
Choosing where to pursue your law degree is an exciting and important decision. Whether you are looking to launch a new career or enhance skills in your current profession, we hope you can, through these pages, get a sense of our commitment to justice and to educating the future leaders of this region and nation.
Please visit us at law.slu.edu to learn more about the School of Law. Once you get to know us, we’d love to see you on campus to show you what makes SLU LAW such a special place.
MICHAEL A. WOLFFDEAN AND PROFESSOR
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YOUR LIFE IN THE LAW
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SLU LAW OFFERS:>> Concentrations in nine areas of law
> Three centers of excellence, including the Center for Health Law Studies, one of the nation’s premier programs
> 11 Dual-degree programs
> Opportunities to study abroad
> Part-time programs (day or evening)
> Extensive professional skills training through the Legal Clinics, moot court and trial advocacy programs for careers in litigation, transactional and non- traditional legal practice
> Merit-based scholarships, including 10 full-tuition scholarships
> Unparalleled public service opportunities
> A wealth of externship placements including the Semester in D.C. programs
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
Founded in 1843, Saint Louis University School of Law is the oldest law school west of the Mississippi River. The strength of the faculty, breadth of course offerings and extensive clinical and professional skills experiences provide students with a well-rounded legal education.
The law school’s new home at Scott Hall is located in the heart of downtown St. Louis and offers students unparalleled access to leading law firms, corporations, government agencies and nonprofit organizations. The City of St. Louis Civil Courts Building and the Thomas F. Eagleton United States Courthouse are mere steps away – giving students a unique opportunity to see the law in action. SLU LAW will challenge your intellect, develop your passion for the law and help you build lifelong connections with the greater legal community.
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THE HONORABLE HENRY AUTREY (’77)UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE, EASTERN DISTRICT OF MISSOURI
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The School of Law does not merely produce lawyers – it instills its graduates with the desire to respect the law and those whom we serve. Not only are we taught to be advocates, but we are also compelled to serve with dignity and respect. Not only are we taught the practice of law, but we are also compelled to reach out to those in need. ”
J.D. PROGRAM The J.D. program at SLU LAW offers a wide range of courses and personalized interaction with nationally recognized professors. Students are directly exposed to practicing attorneys and clients through professional skills courses, the Legal Clinics and externship programs. With diverse legal backgrounds, guest speakers such as federal and state judges, law firm partners, nonprofit directors and corporate executives provide students with a real-world approach to learning. By the time students enter the work force, they will have experienced a variety of opportunities necessary to succeed.
During their first year, students are required to take a set of core courses that provide a fundamental understanding of the law. After the core course requirements have been satisfied, students are able to select from more than 180 elective courses and seminars. For part-time students, core courses are completed during the first four semesters.
PART-TIME PROGRAM The part-time program at SLU LAW provides working adults with an opportunity to earn a law degree while continuing their professional lives. The program’s graduation requirements are identical to the full-time program; the only difference is the length of time it takes students to earn a degree. In the part-time program (day or evening), students can earn a law degree in four years with summer attendance or five years without summer attendance.
SLU LAW’s many professional and public service opportunities can significantly augment the traditional law school experience. Our student organizations also offer opportunities specifically tailored for nontraditional students, including the law journals and Student Bar Association meetings and events.
ACADEMIC ADVISING AND BAR PREPARATION Throughout their law school career, students can receive support with writing, note-taking and outlining, exam preparation and Bar preparation assistance (begins first year and extends beyond graduation).
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JEFFREY E. LEWISDEAN EMERITUS, PROFESSOR
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PURSUE A SPECIALTYChoose from nine concentration programs, including one of the nation’s premier health law programs.>
AREAS OF CONCENTRATION
Business Transactional Law
Civil Litigation Skills
Criminal Litigation Skills
Employment Law
Health Law
Intellectual Property Law
International and Comparative Law
Taxation
Urban Development, Land Use and Environmental Law
DUAL-DEGREE PROGRAMS
J.D. / Doctor of Philosophy in Health Care Ethics
J.D. / Master of Accounting
J.D. / Master of Arts in Political Science
J.D. / Master of Arts in Public Administration
J.D. / Master of Arts in Sociology and Anthropology
J.D. / Master of Arts in Urban Planning and Development
J.D. / Master of Business Administration
J.D. / Master of Health Administration
J.D. / Master of Public Health – Health Policy
J.D. / Master of Science in Health Outcomes Research & Evaluation Sciences
J.D. / Master of Social Work
LAW JOURNALS
Saint Louis University Journal of Health Law & Policy
Saint Louis University Law Journal
Saint Louis University Public Law Review
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FULL-TIME DAY COURSE REQUIREMENTS 91 CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE
FIRST SEMESTER
Civil Procedure I (2 credit hours)
Contracts I (3)
Criminal Law (3)
Legal Research and Writing I (3)
Torts (4)
SECOND SEMESTER
Civil Procedure II (3)
Constitutional Law I (3)
Contracts II (2)
Legal Research and Writing II (3)
Property (4)
UPPER DIVISION REQUIRED COURSES
Humanities Course or Seminar (2-3)
Legal Profession (Professional Ethics) (3)
Professional Skills Course (1-3)
Seminar (2)
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PART-TIME DAY COURSE REQUIREMENTS 91 CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE
FIRST SEMESTER FOURTH SEMESTER
Civil Procedure I (2 credit hours) Property (4)
Contracts I (3) Legal Profession (3)
Legal Research and Writing I (3) Electives (up to 4 hrs)
Criminal Law* (3) UPPER DIVISION REQUIRED COURSES
SECOND SEMESTER Humanities Course or Seminar (2-3)
Civil Procedure II (3) Legal Profession (Professional Ethics) (3)
Contracts II (2) Professional Skills Course (1-3)
Legal Research and Writing II (3) Seminar (2)
Constituitional Law I* (3)
THIRD SEMESTER
Torts (4)
Electives (up to 7 hrs)
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PART-TIME EVENING COURSE REQUIREMENTS 91 CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE
EVEN ACADEMIC YEARS (i.e., Fall 2014 - Spring 2015)
YEAR ONE FALL (8 credit hours) YEAR TWO FALL (up to 11 hrs)
Civil Procedure I (2) Contracts I (2)
Constitutional Law I (3) Torts (4)
Legal Research and Writing I (3) Electives (up to 5 hrs)
YEAR ONE SPRING (10 hrs) YEAR TWO SPRING (up to 11 hrs)
Civil Procedure II (3) Contracts II (3)
Property (4) Criminal Law (3)
Legal Research and Writing II (3) Legal Profession when offered (3) and/or Electives (up to 11 total hrs)
PART-TIME EVENING COURSE REQUIREMENTS 91 CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE
ODD ACADEMIC YEARS (i.e., Fall 2015 - Spring 2016)
YEAR ONE FALL (9 credit hours) YEAR TWO FALL (up to 11 hrs)
Contracts I (2) Civil Procedure I (2)
Torts (4) Constitutional Law I (3)
Legal Research and Writing I (3) Electives (up to 6 hrs)
YEAR ONE SPRING (9 hrs) YEAR TWO SPRING (up to 11 hrs)
Contracts II (3) Civil Procedure II (3)
Criminal Law (3) Property (4)
Legal Research and Writing II (3) Electives (up to 4 hrs)
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UPPER DIVISION CURRICULUMThe School of Law offers a robust selection of courses and seminars in diverse areas of law that reflect a commitment to public service and professional ethics. Students who have completed core first-year courses select courses ranging from traditional bar preparation classes to highly specialized legal topics to supervised clinical practice. SLU LAW also offers opportunities for students to participate in (and receive credit for) one of three student-run law journals as well as develop critical legal skills in areas such as appellate advocacy, trial practice and client counseling. Students interested in specializing may choose from one of nine concentration programs.
THE FOLLOWING COURSES AND SEMINARS WERE OFFERED IN 2013-2014 OR ARE SCHEDULED TO BE OFFERED IN 2014-2015.
(H): HUMANITIES(PS): PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
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COURSESAccounting for Lawyers
Administrative Law
Admiralty
Advanced Commercial and Business Transactions (PS)
Advanced Legal Analysis and Strategies
Advanced Legal Research (PS)
Advanced Real Estate Transactions (PS)
Alternative Dispute Resolution
American Legal History (H)
Anatomy of a Patent (PS)
Anthropology of Law (H)
Antitrust Law
Applied Mediation Clinic
Applied Mediation Skills (PS)
Bankruptcy
Bioethics and the Law (H)
Business Associations
Civil & Political Rights of Immigrants
Civil Advocacy (PS)
Civil Advocacy Clinics I & II (areas include General Litigation, Children and Youth Advocacy, Entrepreneurship and Community Development, Elder Law, Family Law and Immigration Law)
Civil Practice (PS)
Civil Rights Law
Client Counseling (PS)
Commercial Transactions
Competition Based Advocacy (includes opportunities to compete in
multiple trial and appellate advocacy competitions as well as Client Counseling, Negotiations and National Health Law Transactional Competition)
Complex Litigation
Conflict of Laws
Constitutional Law II
Copyright
Corporate Counsel Practicum
Corporate Taxation
Criminal Defense Advocacy (PS)
Criminal Defense Clinic I & II
Criminal Procedure (Adjudication)
Criminal Procedure (Investigation)
Directed Research
Disability Law (H)
Domestic Relations Practice (PS)
Education Law
Elder Law
Electronic Discovery
Employment Discrimination
Employment Law Agency Practice (PS)
Employment Law Externship – D.C.
Employment Relations
Entrepreneurship Law (PS)
Environmental Due Diligence in Real Estate Transactions (PS)
Environmental Law
Estate Planning (PS)
European Human Rights (H)
European Union Law (H)
Evidence
Evidence & Advocacy
Externship Clinic I & II
Family Law
FDA Law and Policy
Federal Appellate Advocacy (PS)
Federal Courts
Federal Criminal Prosecution (PS)
Fiduciary Taxation
First Amendment
Fraud, Abuse and Health Care Regulation (PS)
Global Justice & Economic Justice: Perspectives on Inequality
Health Care Compliance & The Law
Health Care Financing and Business Planning (PS)
Health Care Law
Health Care Quality
Health Law Agency Practice (PS)
Health Law Externship – D.C.
Health Law, Policy and Advocacy I & II
HIPAA Privacy Law
History, Impact & Regulation of Consumer Credit (H)
Immigration Law
Income Taxation of Trusts & Estates
Information Privacy Law
Innovation and Emerging Technologies in Medicine: Ethical, Legal & Social Issues
Insurance Law
Intellectual Property Law Research (PS)
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Intellectual Property Survey
International & Comparative Employment Law (H)
International Banking and Finance Law
International Business Transactions
International Courts & Tribunals (PS)
International Criminal Law (H)
International Human Rights (H)
International Law
International Sale of Goods
International Taxation
International Trade Law
Introduction to Civil Law Systems (H)
Journal of Health Law & Policy
Judicial Ethics and Court Procedure (PS)
Judicial Process - Missouri Court of Appeals
Judicial Process Externship
Jurisprudence (Philosophy of Law) (H)
Jury Instructions and Trial Process (PS)
Labor Law
Land Use Control
Law and Philosophy (H)
Law Journal
Law Practice Management (PS)
Lawyering Practice (PS)
Legal Issues for Hospital Governance & Patient Care (PS)
Legal Issues in Long Term Care
Legal Methods
Legal Profession
Legal Research and Writing Teaching Assistant
Legislation
Managing International Commons: Law of the Sea
Missouri Appellate Procedure (PS)
Moot Court Board
Moot Court I (PS) & II
National Security
Natural Resources Law
Negotiating International Business Transactions (H)
Negotiations (PS)
Partnership Taxation
Patent Law
Pre-Trial Civil Litigation Drafting (PS)
Principles of Insurance in Litigation Practice (PS)
Products Liability
Public Health Law
Public Interest Litigation Practice (PS)
Public Law Review
Real Estate Transactions
Religion and The First Amendment (H)
Remedies
Research Methods in International and Foreign Legal Research (PS)
Secured Transactions
Securities Regulation (PS)
Sexuality and the Law
Sports Law: Labor Wrangling (PS)
State & Local Government Law
State and Local Taxation (PS)
Taxation
Trademark & Unfair Competition
Transactional Drafting (PS)
Transactional Drafting for Business Associations (PS)
Transactional Health Care Practice (PS)
Trial Advocacy I (PS)
Trial Advocacy II – Civil, Civil Family Law, Civil Personal Injury & Criminal (PS)
Trusts and Estates
Unions and their Members
United Nations Law (H)
Urban Housing & Development
Urban Issues Symposium
Virtual Work
Workers Compensation
Youth In Government
SEMINARSAccess to Health Care
Advanced International Business Transactions
Advanced Topics in Labor Law
American Presidency (H)
Animal Law
Canon Law (H)
Child Protection, Child Health and the Law (H)
Citizenship, Human Rights & Social Justice (H)
Competition & Regulation in Health Care
Copyright Music/New Media
Corporate Governance
Corporate Social Responsibility (H)
Critical Race Theory (H)
Current Issues Employment Law
Death Penalty (H)
Education Law (H)
Employee Protections in Non-Traditional Workplaces
Famous Criminal Trials (H)
Founders’ Constitution (H)
Gender & Culture (H)
Health Care Provider Payment and Delivery: Medicare, Integrated Delivery Systems, and Commercial Insurance
International Criminal Law & Procedure: The Prosecution of War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity and Genocide
Issues in Non-Profit Organizations
Law and Culture
Law and Philosophy (H)
Legal History (H)
Legal History: Regulation of Vice (H)
Psychology in the Courtroom (H)
Public Health Emergency
Regulation of Human Research (H)
Sentencing Law & Policy (H)
Sustainable Urban Development Law
Tax Policy
Theories of Health Law (H)
Thomas F. Eagleton & Public Law (H)
Trademark
White Collar Crime
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JOEL K. GOLDSTEINVINCENT C. IMMEL PROFESSOR OF LAW
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DEDICATED AND INNOVATIVE FACULTY>
BRENDAN ROEDIGERSUPERVISOR, LITIGATION CLINIC; ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
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I love watching students take ownership of cases. There is a tangible sense of responsibility and excitement when a student knows that a client is relying on them.
Our work is known in courthouses, social service agencies, homeless shelters and City Hall. I don’t believe there is another educational institution that can equal our clinical program in terms of direct impact on a community. ”
The faculty at SLU LAW are leaders in scholarship, teaching and service. Their research advances the study and practice of law, and their commitment is apparent from the first day of class. Drawing from their legal expertise and experience, the faculty work closely with students, guiding them through the complexities of the law.
Dedication to community growth through a versatile legal education is a tenet of the SLU LAW faculty. In 2014, SLU LAW expanded its faculty expertise by adding Associate Professor Patricia H. Lee as director of the Legal Clinics. Professor Lee focuses on urban development and entrepreneurship law, a growing industry in the region which brought in nearly $30 million in investments over the past year. The new
focus has brought attention to the law school faculty, who have recently partnered with Arch Grants, a business plan competition, to provide programming for start-ups in Scott Hall.
Additionally, SLU LAW faculty are regularly sought out to provide legal expertise. Faculty members influence national policy and legislation by providing expert testimony to Congress, the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission. Faculty recently conducted media interviews and placed op-eds in the following outlets: The New York Times, CNN, TIME Magazine, The Washington Post, Associated Press, Fortune, Huffington Post, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, St. Louis Post-Dispatch and The Kansas City Star.
FULL-TIME SLU LAW FACULTY
YEARS COMBINED TEACHING EXPERIENCE
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FACULTY
The following is a listing of the SLU LAW full-time faculty and law courses they have recently taught or plan to teach during the 2014-2015 academic year.
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To read more about faculty interests and publications, visit law.slu.edu/faculty.
MATTHEW T. BODIEPROFESSORContracts I & II, Employment Relations, Information Privacy Law, Labor Law
SUSAN A. FITZGIBBONSENIOR ADVISOR, WEFEL CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT LAW; PROFESSORAlternative Dispute Resolution, Contracts I & II, Employment Law Agency Practice, Employment Law Semester in DC, Labor Law
ISAAK I. DOREPROFESSORConstitutional Law I, International Law, Law and Philosophy, Seminar: Law and Culture, Seminar: Law and Philosophy, United Nations Law
KELLY K. DINEENASSISTANT PROFESSOR; ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, ALBERT GNAEGI CENTER FOR HEALTH CARE ETHICSBioethics and the Law, FDA Law and Policy, Innovation and Emerging Technologies in Medicine: Ethical, Legal & Social Issues
JOSEPH A. CUSTERDIRECTOR, LAW LIBRARY; ASSISTANT PROFESSORAdvanced Legal Research, Electronic Discovery
ROBERT GATTERCO-DIRECTOR, CENTER FOR HEALTH LAW STUDIES; PROFESSORAdministrative Law, Health Care Law, Health Law Semester in DC, Public Health Law, Seminar: Theories of Health Law
JOHN J. AMMANNSUPERVISOR, LITIGATION CLINIC; PROFESSORCivil Advocacy & Civil Advocacy Clinic I & II, Civil Practice, Missouri Appellate Procedure
MONICA EPPINGERASSISTANT PROFESSORAnthropology of Law, Managing International Commons: Law of the Sea, National Security, Property
MIRIAM A. CHERRYPROFESSORBusiness Associations, Contracts I & II, Virtual Work
BRADLEY E.S. FOGELPROFESSORBusiness Associations, Property, Trusts & Estates
S. PAIGE CANFIELDDIRECTOR, APPELLATE ADVOCACY; PROFESSORCompetition Based Advocacy, Moot Court I & II, Moot Court Board
CHAD W. FLANDERSASSISTANT PROFESSORCriminal Law, Criminal Procedure (Investigation), First Amendment, Religion and the First Amendment
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JESSE A. GOLDNERJOHN D. VALENTINE PROFESSOR OF LAWEvidence, Health Care Quality, Seminar: Child Protection, Child Health, and the Law, Seminar: Regulation of Human Research
MARCIA A. GOLDSMITHASSOCIATE PROFESSORLegal Research & Writing, Moot Court I
JOEL K. GOLDSTEINVINCENT C. IMMEL PROFESSOR OF LAWAdmiralty, Constitutional Law I & II, Seminar: Thomas F. Eagleton and Public Law
THOMAS (TIM) L. GREANEYCO-DIRECTOR, CENTER FOR HEALTH LAW STUDIES; CHESTER A. MYERS PROFESSOR OF LAWAntitrust Law, Business Associations, Competition Based Advocacy, Health Care Finance and Business Planning, Seminar: Competition & Regulation in Health Care, Seminar: Health Care Provider Payment and Delivery: Medicare, Integrated Delivery Systems, and Commercial Insurance
BARBARA J. GILCHRISTPROFESSOR EMERITACivil Advocacy Class & Civil Advocacy Clinic, Elder Law, Law Practice Management
JOHN M. GRIESBACHASSOCIATE PROFESSORAdministrative Law, Jurisprudence (Philosophy of Law), Products Liability, Torts
AMANY RAGAB HACKINGSUPERVISOR, EXTERNSHIP CLINIC; ASSISTANT PROFESSORExternship Clinic I & II, Judicial Ethics and Court Procedure, Judicial Process Externship, Lawyering Practice
JUSTIN HANSFORDASSISTANT PROFESSORGlobal & Economic Justice: Perspectives on Inequality, International Human Rights, Seminar: Critical Race Theory, Torts
PATRICIA HARRISONSUPERVISOR, CHILDREN AND YOUTH ADVOCACY CLINIC; ASSISTANT PROFESSORCivil Advocacy and Civil Advocacy Clinic I
MALCOLM J. HARKINS IIIDISTINGUISHED HEALTH LAW SCHOLARHealth Care Compliance & the Law, Legal Issues in Long Term Care
JOYCE SAVIO HERLETHDIRECTOR, ACADEMIC ADVISING; INSTRUCTORLegal Methods
ALAN J. HOWARDPROFESSOR EMERITUSConstitutional Law I & II, First Amendment, Seminar: Founders’ Constitution
WILLIAM P. JOHNSONDIRECTOR, CICL; DIRECTOR, SUMMER LAW PROGRAM IN MADRID; ASSOCIATE PROFESSORCommercial Transactions, International Business Transactions, International Law, International Sale of Goods, Secured Transactions, Seminar: Advanced International Business Transactions
SAMUEL P. JORDANASSOCIATE DEAN FOR RESEARCH AND FACULTY DEVELOPMENT; ASSOCIATE PROFESSORCivil Procedure I & II
MICHAEL KORYBUTPROFESSORAdvanced Commercial and Business Transactions, Bankruptcy, Commercial Transactions, Secured Transactions
KERRIN M. KOWACHASSISTANT PROFESSORCommercial Transactions, Conflict of Laws, Evidence & Advocacy, Legal Research and Writing I & II, Moot Court I
JAQUELINE KUTNIK-BAUDERASSOCIATE PROFESSORCriminal Procedure (Adjudication), Legal Research and Writing I & II, Pre-Trial Civil Litigation Drafting
PATRICIA H. LEEDIRECTOR, LEGAL CLINICS; SUPERVISOR, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CLINIC; ASSOCIATE PROFESSORTransactional Drafting (PS)
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The following is a listing of the SLU LAW full-time faculty and law courses they have recently taught or plan to teach during the 2014-2015 academic year.
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To read more about faculty interests and publications, visit law.slu.edu/faculty.
YVETTE JOY LIEBESMANASSOCIATE PROFESSORCompetition Based Advocacy, Copyright, Intellectual Property Survey, Trusts and Estates
CAROL A. NEEDHAMPROFESSORLegal Profession, Negotiating International Business Transactions, Negotiations
KIM MORSEASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, WRITING SUPPORT SERVICES
ANTONIA MICELIDIRECTOR, BAR EXAM PREPARATIONAdvanced Legal Analysis and Strategies
SUSAN W. McGRAUGHSUPERVISOR, CRIMINAL DEFENSE CLINIC; ASSOCIATE PROFESSORCriminal Defense Advocacy, Criminal Defense Clinic I & II, Externship Clinic I, Lawyering Practice
KAREN PETROSKIASSOCIATE PROFESSORCivil Procedure I & II, Evidence, Legislation, Patent Law
JEFF A. REDDINGASSOCIATE PROFESSORCivil Procedure I & II, Family Law
JEFFREY E. LEWISDEAN EMERITUS; PROFESSOREvidence, Remedies, Seminar-Famous Trials
KELLY MULHOLLANDASSISTANT PROFESSORLegal Research and Writing I & II, Taxation, Transactional Drafting
MARCIA L. McCORMICKDIRECTOR, WEFEL CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT LAW; PROFESSORCriminal Law, Employment Discrimination, Federal Courts, International & Comparative Employment Law, Seminar: Gender and Culture
ELIZABETH PENDOVICE DEAN; PROFESSORDisability Law
DANA M. MALKUSSUPERVISOR, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CLINIC; ASSISTANT PROFESSORCivil Advocacy Class & Civil Advocacy Clinic, Transactional Drafting HENRY M. ORDOWER
PROFESSORCorporate Taxation, International Taxation, Partnership Taxation, Taxation
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CORA DREW WALKERHEALTH LAW & POLICY FELLOWHealth Law, Policy & Advocacy I & II
SIDNEY D. WATSONPROFESSORHealth Care Law, Health Law, Policy and Advocacy I & II, Seminar: Access to Health Care
ALAN M. WEINBERGERPROFESSORCorporate Counsel Practicum, Property, Real Estate Transactions
DOUGLAS R. WILLIAMSPROFESSORAdministrative Law, Competition Based Advocacy, Constitutional Law I, Natural Resources Law, Seminar: Sustainable Urban Development Law, Urban Issues Symposium
MOLLY J. WALKER WILSONASSOCIATE PROFESSORCriminal Procedure (Adjudication), Seminar: Psychology in the Courtroom, Torts
HON. MICHAEL A. WOLFFDEAN; PROFESSORCivil Procedure I
CHRISTIN E. ROLLINSDIRECTOR, LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING; PROFESSORCompetition Based Advocacy, Family Law, Legal Research and Writing I & II
KAREN SPEISER SANNERASSISTANT PROFESSOREvidence & Advocacy, Legal Research and Writing I & II, Moot Court I, Principles of Insurance in Litigation Practice
AMY N. SANDERSASSISTANT DIRECTOR, CENTER FOR HEALTH LAW STUDIES; INSTRUCTORCompetition Based Advocacy
BRENDAN ROEDIGERSUPERVISOR, LITIGATION CLINIC; ASSISTANT PROFESSORApplied Mediation Clinic, Applied Mediation Skills, Civil Advocacy, Civil Advocacy Clinic, Client Counseling, Youth in Government
PETER W. SALSICH JR.McDONNELL PROFESSOR OF JUSTICE IN AMERICAN SOCIETY EMERITUSLand Use Control, State and Local Government Law, Urban Housing & Development
KERRY A. RYANASSOCIATE PROFESSORAccounting for Lawyers, Fiduciary Taxation, Income Taxation for Trusts and Estates, Seminar: Tax Policy, Trusts and Estates
THOMAS L. STEWARTDIRECTOR, TRIAL ADVOCACY; ASSISTANT PROFESSOREvidence, Evidence & Advocacy, Trial Advocacy I & II
CONSTANCE Z. WAGNERASSOCIATE PROFESSORBusiness Associations, International Trade Law, Securities Regulations, Seminar: Corporate Social Responsibility, Transactional Drafting for Business Associations
STEPHEN C. THAMANPROFESSORCriminal Law, Criminal Procedure (Investigation), International Criminal Law, Seminar: International Criminal Law & Procedure: The Prosecution of War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity and Genocide
ANN M. SCARLETTPROFESSORBusiness Associations, Civil Procedure I & II, Complex Litigation, Entrepreneurship Law, Seminar: Corporate Governance
ANDERS WALKERPROFESSORAmerican Legal History, Constitutional Law II, Criminal Law, Seminar: Legal History
AARON N. TAYLORASSISTANT PROFESSOREducation Law, Legal Profession, Seminar: Education Law
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SARA ROBERTSON (ANTICIPATED ’16)
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There is only so much you can learn within the four walls of a classroom, so the opportunity to observe trials and hearings is invaluable. Also, thanks to our prime location, there is a different speaker over the lunch hour in the building on any given day. I’ve had the chance to listen to and meet judges, attorneys and congressmen, which is pretty incredible. ”
At SLU LAW it’s all about the connections: to the faculty, the students, the law and your future. Saint Louis University School of Law is more than a law school – it’s a supportive community where you’ll gain the skills necessary to make a difference in the lives of others.
The dedicated professors use their years of scholarly and practical experience to expand your understanding of the law beyond the classroom. The staff assists students each day to excel during their time here. And your fellow students foster
a respectful and supportive environment as you work together to learn the law.
SLU LAW students have a balanced law school experience in all aspects of their education. Student organizations ensure that every law student has the opportunity to participate in social activities, public service projects and networking events. Students find that learning here involves more than casebooks – it involves the entire law school community.
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STUDENT-RUN ORGANIZATIONS AT SLU LAW
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RESOURCES>> Access to numerous legal, nonlegal and interdisciplinary databases through the extensive network of University resources
> Law journals, e-books, periodicals and Saint Louis University libraries (holdings and databases)
> Reference and research assistance available during days and weekends
> Online exams with the same software used for state bar exams
> 1,000mb/s wired network connections
> N network wireless access
> Flexible use seminar room with four-screen video wall
> All new classroom presentation equipment with HD projectors
> Accessible classrooms and courtroom
The Vincent C. Immel Law Library has developed an extensive collection of books and other materials to support all areas of the legal curriculum and to prepare SLU LAW students to become successful attorneys. The library boasts an impressive research collection of some 600,000 titles with significant holdings in federal and state law as well as strong foreign law and special collections. SLU LAW reference librarians hold both J.D. and master’s degrees and work closely with students to guide them through the research process.
In addition to its print collections, the library provides access to an incredible array of electronic resources and subscribes to numerous online services. SLU LAW has agreements with libraries around the world to obtain books, articles, documents and other materials not available at campus libraries. SLU LAW interlibrary loans also allow users to receive articles and photocopies electronically as PDF files.
SLU LAW provides 272,350 square feet of wireless access. Furthermore, our databases allow users to access a wide variety of legal materials at anytime, from anywhere.
As one of the top research universities in the country, Saint Louis University has three campus libraries – the Vincent C. Immel Law Library, the Pius XII Memorial Library and the Medical Center Library – that are available to SLU LAW students, in addition to thousands of online resources.
SLU LAW has recently partnered with the Law Library Association of St. Louis’ library, housed in the Civil Courts building. This partnership includes print and digital resource sharing, communal use of the library space, and free membership services to the SLU LAW community.
LEGAL RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY>
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THE LAW IN ACTION: PREPARING TO PRACTICE>
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I feel challenged, but I also feel like the professors here want students to learn the best they can. All of the faculty and staff – from Admissions to Career Services – genuinely want students to succeed and are supportive throughout the education process. ”
During their tenure at the school, SLU LAW students learn how to effectively represent and advocate for people from all backgrounds. The law school’s professional skills programs actively engage students in the practice of law while grounding them with a deep understanding of legal principles and theories.
Students are offered a broad spectrum of options to develop and improve their skills in working with actual clients or through simulated representation situations. Through courses, legal clinics, competitions and specialized classes, students develop and improve their skills in a variety of settings.
As a result, SLU LAW graduates – no matter how they plan to use their law degrees – will approach their professional lives as a vocation and a calling, with a deep understanding that the giving of one’s time in service to others is a core part of what it means to be a professional and a lawyer.
CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE Through specialized courses, directed research projects and practical experience, students can explore a specialized interest in the study of health, international or employment law through the School of Law’s Center for Health Law Studies,
Center for International and Comparative Law and the William C. Wefel Center for Employment Law. Students interested in health law and employment law can spend a semester in Washington, D.C. learning from practicing attorneys, and they also have numerous opportunities to study abroad through affiliate programs. For more information, visit slu.edu/x46922.xml.
LEGAL CLINICS The mission of the Legal Clinics is to offer each Clinic student a bridge from the knowledge and principles instilled in the classroom to the effective, ethical and conscientious practice of law. Under supervision of clinical faculty, students in the Legal Clinics handle hundreds of cases every year that profoundly impact the community. The clients in return are provided a high level of legal representation they would otherwise not be able to afford. The Legal Clinics provide services on a broad range of legal matters, annually providing more than 47,000 hours of free legal service – totaling an estimated $6 million in value – to the community through 36 in-house practice areas and externships. For more information, visit slu.edu/x48852.xml.
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COMPETITIONS>MOOT COURT
> Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competition
> National Moot Court (sponsored by the New York City Bar and the American College of Trial Lawyers)
> Giles Sutherland Rich Memorial Moot Court Competition
> Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court Competition
> The Jeffrey G. Miller Pace National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition
> The Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition
> National Health Law Moot Court Competition
> The L. Edward Bryant, Jr. National Health Law Transactional Moot Court Competition
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While trial advocacy promotes skills necessary for litigating cases before juries, appellate advocacy focuses on cases on appeal before a panel of judges in appellate courts. Students also have opportunities to refine their skills in transactional work and other practice areas outside the courtroom.
APPELLATE ADVOCACY / MOOT COURT As part of the Appellate Advocacy Program, SLU LAW has an extensive moot court program which allows students to hone their oral and written persuasive skills in simulated appeals proceedings. The program includes specific appellate advocacy courses in which students can progress over three semesters to become a member of the Moot Court Board. SLU LAW moot court students compete in prestigious national competitions under faculty guidance throughout the year. Working with hypothetical appellate cases, students refine their skills in legal research, persuasive writing skills and oral advocacy before a panel of judges. SLU LAW alumni are active in supporting the program as mentors and coaches.
TRIAL ADVOCACY Trial Advocacy offers students the opportunity to sharpen skills that will allow them to effectively represent a client in court before a jury. For up
to two semesters of trail advocacy course work, students work with hypothetical cases in order to develop their advocacy skills within the confines of courtroom procedures and before juries. Under direction from faculty, students on the trial teams compete against other prestigious law schools several times throughout the year. Recent alumni of the SLU LAW Trial Advocacy Program remain involved as members of the Trial Team Advisory Board and coach the students throughout the year. For more information on the Appellate & Trial Advocacy Programs, visit slu.edu/x49286.xml.
TRANSACTIONAL WORK Many lawyers practice completely outside of the courtroom, and SLU LAW provides students with opportunities to develop those legal skills. Through courses such as transactional drafting, advanced commercial and business transactions and transactional health care practice, students learn the critical elements involved in drafting and reviewing documents, contracts and agreements for situations ranging from leasing property to creating a business. The Community and Economic Development Clinic allows students to represent actual clients in matters such as real estate closings and contract review.
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COMPETITIONS(continued)>TRIAL ADVOCACY > The Attorney General’s Cup
> National Criminal Trial Advocacy Competition
> National Student Trial Advocacy Competition (sponsored by the American Association for Justice)
> UMKC Show Me Challenge National Voir Dire Tournament
> Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Competition
OTHER > ABA Law Student Division Client Counseling Competition
INNS OF COURT The SLU LAW Theodore McMillian American Inn of Court is a collaboration of St. Louis legal community members, including more than 80 attorneys, judges and law school students. They focus on sharing best trial practices, enhancing their commitment to professional skills and ethics and engaging in fellowship. The American Inns of Court is one of the fastest-growing legal organizations in the country, and SLU LAW is one of more than 100 accredited law schools that participate with Inns. The SLU LAW Inn of Court specifically focuses on trial advocacy and litigation aspects of the law.
DELINE ETHICS PROGRAM The Deline Ethics Professionalism Program is part of an overarching program that starts during
students’ first year and explores the ethical and professionalism issues integral to law practice. Law school professors and practicing attorneys discuss hypothetical ethical and professionalism problems that may arise in law school and law practice to help students prepare for the challenging situations and individuals they may encounter.
U.S. PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE PILOT PROGRAM Starting in Fall 2014, the Legal Clinics will join the U.S. Department of Commerce’s United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) Law School Clinic Certification Trademark Pilot Program. This new clinical offering provides another learning opportunity for students to gain experience in the area of intellectual property.
HOURS OF FREE LEGAL SERVICE PROVIDED ANNUALLY BY THE LEGAL CLINICS
STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN CLINIC-SPONSORED ACTIVITIES ANNUALLY
CLINICS, EXTERNSHIPS, CLERKSHIPS AND PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAMS OFFERED
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PUBLIC SERVICE: PUTTING PURPOSE INTO PRACTICE>Integrated among the law books, the briefs and the oral and written arguments is SLU LAW’s commitment to social justice. It is a cornerstone principle of a SLU LAW education that reflects our students’ and faulty’s focus on community, academic excellence and public service that embodies the Jesuit mission.
SLU LAW provides tangible opportunities for students to see the law – and the power of what the law can do – by placing them in positions to help real people in real situations. Individuals considering a legal career in public service will gain considerable exposure to the field by serving the community through public service agencies and participating in special events and projects.
DAGEN FELLOWSHIPS The Irvin and Maggie Dagen Public Interest Fellowships are awarded to law students who are committed to working in public interest law. The fellowships are funded by the School of Law, the Public Interest Law Group (PILG), and the Irvin and Maggie Dagen Fellowship Fund. The fellowships provide stipends to students who obtain volunteer positions with
public interest organizations for the summer. Participants gain practical real life experience in the legal world as well as developing their core competencies and networking skills. Thanks to money raised at the annual PILG Auction, organized by students, more than 50 students received stipends in 2014 to work in positions at various judicial and government offices and nonprofit organizations including attorney general offices, public defender offices, and legal and health services.
STAND DOWN FOR VETERANS SLU LAW students and faculty provide free legal services to homeless veterans at the annual Stand Down for Homeless Veterans event where several hundred veterans receive a variety of free services, from haircuts to job counseling. Students and faculty primarily assist veterans with outstanding warrants on minor criminal matters. To read more about SLU LAW’s veteran support, visit slu.edu/x69165.xml.
HELPING THE HOMELESS A few blocks from Scott Hall is The Bridge, Centenary United Methodist Church’s
homeless drop-in center. Several times a year, students cook and serve lunch to around 200 homeless individuals and then stay around to sing, dance and play games with them. Read more about one such visit at law.slu.edu/sidebar.
SLU LAW SERVICE DAY As part of orientation, SLU LAW hosts a day of service where students, faculty and staff give their time to help the local community. Recent projects include cleaning and
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maintaining downtown parks with BrightsideSTL, making meals for the homeless at St. Patrick’s Center and The Bridge, and volunteering with Friends of Kids with Cancer, Habitat for Humanity ReStore and the YMCA.
ONGOING STUDENT SERVICE PROJECTS Community service and social justice is an integral part of the SLU LAW experience. To assist in this, the Office of Student Services offers service opportunities throughout the year for students to give back to the St. Louis community. In addition to hosting multiple blood drives, preparing meals at Ronald McDonald House and volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters, students find time in their busy schedules to partake in the following service projects:
> ANGEL TREE / TOYS FOR TOTS Students collect toys, clothing and money for disadvantaged children during the Christmas season. Students collect and wrap the gifts and deliver them to children at the St. Vincent’s Home for Children in North St. Louis County.
> CASA / VOICES FOR CHILDREN Through the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and Voices for Children programs, law students serve as representatives in juvenile court for abused
and neglected children in St. Louis. Students receive intensive training on the issues surrounding the welfare of the children they represent and conduct investigations of each child’s individual circumstances.
> FUNDRAISING Numerous student organizations hold social gatherings throughout the year to have a little fun and raise money for various charities and causes. The last school year saw fundraising for Light the Night (leukemia and lymphoma research) and Stray Rescue, a date auction to benefit Life Skills Autism Services, cookie sales for the Alzheimer’s Association and a chili cook-off for Women’s Safe House, among many other activities.
SLU MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY On the last Saturday of October, all Saint Louis University students, faculty and staff have the opportunity to join together for a variety of special projects for the St. Louis metro area.
STUDENT SERVICE AWARDS SLU LAW recognizes the many public service contributions made by students and annually highlights these efforts through the David Grant Clinic Award, the Legal Service Award and the Community Service Award.
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CAREER COUNSELING PROGRAMS>> Mock Interviews and Interview Preparation
> Lunch with a Judge
> Guidance for Summer Employment
> Getting the Legal Job of Your Dreams
> Cover Letter and Résumé Writing Basics
> Job Hunting During the Holidays
> Working in the Public Sector
> How to Distinguish Yourself in a Competitive Market
> Navigating the Federal and State Government Hiring Process
> Nuts and Bolts of Applying for a Judicial Clerkship
> U.S. Department of Justice
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The Office of Career Services stands ready to help you meet your career goals. Staffed by knowledgeable J.D.s who have all spent time in practice, Career Services helps students foster relationships with law firms and other employers as they look for that first summer job, first job after graduation and throughout their career transitions.
The Alternative Career Fair, the Public Interest and Government Career Fair, and the Association of Corporate Counsel Networking event provide students with the opportunity to gather information from and network with various industry leaders.
CAREER COUNSELING The Career Services staff meets with SLU LAW students one-on-one for things as simple as resume review and interview tips to looking for a job out of town or in a particular area of interest. They maintain an open door policy and are ready to help for a quick question or to schedule an appointment. Through technologies
and in-person programs, students are regularly informed about available career opportunities, such as clerkships, summer associate positions and employment after graduation.
The Office’s “Thursdays at Noon” series features speakers who focus on professional development, networking and marketability. The “Lunch with a Judge” program – a direct result of the law school’s move downtown – gives a small group of students the opportunity to interact with a sitting judge in an informal setting.
CAREER SUCCESS SLU LAW prepares its graduates to succeed in numerous fields. Across the nation, SLU LAW alumni work at both large and small firms; excel as CEOs, in-house counsel and environmental consultants; and serve in national, state and local government organizations. From academics to entrepreneurs, prosecutors to solo practitioners, and legal aid lawyers to partners at major firms, SLU LAW prepares its graduates to succeed in a variety of career paths.
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REPRESENTATIVE FIRMS> Armstrong Teasdale LLP> Bryan Cave LLP> Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.> Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.> Hall Render Killian Heath and Lyman, P.C.> Husch Blackwell LLP> Jones Day> King & Spalding LLP> Polsinelli> Proskauer Rose LLP> Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP> Thompson Coburn LLP
GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC INTEREST
> American Civil Liberties Union> Federal Bureau of Investigation> Illinois Attorney General> Illinois Department of Public Health> Internal Revenue Service> Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation> Legal Services of Eastern Missouri> Missouri Attorney General> Missouri Public Defender> Missouri Supreme Court> New Jersey Trial Court
> Presidential Fellows Program> U.S. Congress> U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit> U.S. Department of Health and Human Services> U.S. Department of Justice> U.S. Department of Treasury> U.S. District Courts> U.S. Food & Drug Administration> U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission> U.S. Secret Service
COMPANIES AND ASSOCIATIONS
> American Bar Association> American Medical Association> Anheuser-Busch InBev> BJC Health Care> The Boeing Company> Creative Artists Agency> Emerson Electric> FedEx> General Motors> Monsanto Corporation> Morgan Stanley> Nestlé Purina> Polaris Management Partners> SSM Health Care
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WELCOME TO DOWNTOWN ST. LOUIS, WELCOME TO SLU LAW!>In August 2013, Saint Louis University School of Law began a new chapter in its 170-year history with its move to Scott Hall, the school’s newly renovated 12-story building in the heart of downtown St. Louis. The unique location provides the vibrant SLU LAW community with a profound difference in the ability to teach, learn and fulfill SLU’s social justice mission, and with court buildings, government agencies and top law firms just steps away, the proximity presents tremendous opportunities to strengthen the connection between students and the legal community.
For the first time in its history, all offices, centers and classrooms, including the Vincent C. Immel Law Library and Legal Clinics, are all housed under one roof. The vertical layout of the building, along with thoughtful design elements, allows for enhanced collaboration within the law school community.
From top, the law school is bursting with space adaptable to a variety of learning and networking opportunities such as small-group study and meeting sessions, diverse classroom arrangements, large events and professional competitions.
Visit slu.edu/x67257.xml for a look at our class profile.
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INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE ST. LOUIS REGIONAL CHAMBER & GROWTH
ASSOCIATION AT WWW.STLRCGA.ORG, THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS AT ST.LOUIS.MO.GOV,
FORBES AND CAREERBLISS.COM
LET ST. LOUIS ENTERTAIN YOU>
LOWEST COST OF LIVING AMONG TOP 20 METROPOLITAN AREAS
HAPPIEST CITIES FOR JOB-SEEKING COLLEGE GRADUATES
HIGHEST VOLUNTEER RATEIN THE NATION
NATION’S MOST AFFORDABLE CITIES
FORTUNE 1000 COMPANIES WITH HEADQUARTERS IN ST. LOUIS
CITY PARKS INCLUDING ONE OF THE COUNTRY’S LARGEST, FOREST PARK
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required. Exceptions may be made on a case by case basis by the Admissions Committee as authorized by ABA Accreditation Standards Section 502(A) (available at slu.edu/x90343.xml).
Registration for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) and the LSAC Letter of Recommendation Service (LOR). No application is complete without test scores and transcript analysis from LSAC’s CAS. It is highly recommended that applicants take the test in the summer or fall prior to the year they wish to enter law school. The School of Law will only
consider LSAT scores earned within the last three years. All undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be forwarded directly to the CAS. The School of Law requests the CAS Law School Report upon receipt of the application.
ADMISSIONS DETERMINATION The Admissions Committee considers several factors in determining a candidate’s eligibility: academic achievement, strength of the undergraduate program, application information, Law School Admission Test (LSAT) results (the Committee places exclusive weight on an individual’s highest score), personal statement, work experience, graduate degrees earned, motivation, leadership and service.
THE PERSONAL STATEMENT Used as a way for students to set themselves apart, the personal statement is an important part of the application process. With the additional information provided in the statement, the Admissions Committee looks beyond LSAT scores and undergraduate GPA in order to gain insight into a student’s individual character and writing ability. As such, information regarding personal or professional goals, academic, career and life experiences is helpful. Attention is given to brevity and clarity of thought and expression. Please limit the personal statement to two pages or less.
APPLY TO LAW SCHOOLThe application process for the J.D. program is outlined below. SLU LAW offers full-time and part-time (day or evening) programs. If you have a question regarding the admissions process or need an accommodation, we encourage you to contact the Admissions Office by email at [email protected] or by phone at 314-977-2800.>
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LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION Saint Louis University School of Law requires applicants to utilize the LSAC Letter of Recommendation Service (address listed in “Application Checklist” on opposite page or visit LSAC.org for information and instructions). A minimum of two letters is required. Students should request letters from individuals who can accurately assess their intellectual ability, motivation, character and academic performance. Great importance is placed on content that verifies the qualifications of the applicant. Please note: A maximum of four letters of recommendation will be accepted, but review of an application will commence after two letters are received. Please be sure to assign the letters of recommendation to SLU LAW in order for LSAC to send them to us. You must assign your letters of recommendation to SLU LAW through the LSAC website.
Applicants are also invited to submit evaluations through the LSAC Evaluation Service. Although evaluations are not required, they will be considered in the review process. Additional information about the LSAC Evaluation Service is available at LSAC.org.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS Applicants with undergraduate degrees from institutions outside the United States,
Puerto Rico or Canada are required to take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). TOEFL scores are also required for J.D. admission. The School of Law must receive an applicant’s official TOEFL score report before evaluation of the application will begin. The School of Law requires that foreign transcripts be submitted through the LSAC JD Credential Assembly Service (CAS). Transcripts of any postsecondary work (greater than one academic year) completed outside the United States (including its territories) or Canada must be submitted to this service for evaluation.
SUMMER INSTITUTE The School of Law seeks to admit students who will contribute to the intellectual life of the institution in ways that their undergraduate grades and standardized test scores alone fail to reveal. The Summer Institute is designed to identify students with the high degree of personal motivation necessary to succeed in law school, as evidenced by their proven ability to overcome significant obstacles to educational achievement. The Institute includes a substantive first semester course and a course in legal skills. The program lasts seven weeks, beginning in late May/early June and ending in mid-July. Students who successfully complete this program are accepted into the School of Law for the fall semester. Enrollment in the
Summer Institute is limited to a maximum of 25 participants. For more information, go to slu.edu/x49450.xml.
TRANSFER STUDENTS Transfer students must produce evidence of satisfactory study in an ABA-approved law school and be eligible to continue at the school from which the transfer is sought. For more information, go to slu.edu/x49454.xml.
VISITING STUDENTS Visiting status is granted to a limited number of students who wish to complete a semester or a year of law study at Saint Louis University and receive their degree from another law school. For more information, go to slu.edu/x49454.xml.
LL.M. APPLICATION The LL.M. application has separate requirements than the J.D. application. For information about the LL.M. application for foreign lawyers or LL.M. in health law, go to slu.edu/x49100.xml.
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> The application process begins on September 1.
> The Admissions Committee begins reviewing completed applications in November.
> The first round of admissions decisions is made by December 1.
> SLU LAW makes admissions offers on a rolling basis, so it is to your advantage to complete your application early in the application cycle.
> Applicants seeking consideration for merit-based scholarships, including the 1843 full-tuition scholarship, should complete their application prior to February 1, 2015.
> The majority of admissions decisions will be made by May 1, however, applications will be accepted until the cycle ends in late July.
An applicant’s file is complete when the School has received:
> A completed Saint Louis University School of Law application
> A complete Credential Assembly Service Law School Report
> Two letters of recommendation*
> $55 application fee
> Personal statement
> Résumé
> Official TOEFL Score Report (if applicable)
There is no set order in which application documents should be submitted. However, the application must be received by the Office of Admissions before an applicant’s LSAC CAS report can be requested. Files are not reviewed until all required application materials have been received.
*Send letters of recommendation to:
Law School Admission Council 662 Penn Street PO Box 8508 Newtown PA 18940-8508 Phone: 215-968-1001
The School of Law at Saint Louis University was founded in 1843 when there were fewer than 20 law schools in the nation. To commemorate the significance of that time in history, the 1843 Scholars program was established to recognize a group of exemplary students for outstanding academic achievements. Ten students are awarded a full-tuition scholarship, which includes annual tuition increases, for three years. Applicants are nominated by the School of Law to compete for the scholarship. Applicants seeking consideration for the 1843 full-tuition scholarship should complete their application prior to February 1, 2015.
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Students at SLU LAW have a number of resources available to help meet educational expenses.
Saint Louis University’s Office of Student Financial Services is committed to both educational excellence in the Jesuit tradition and student service. Prospective law students can speak with the Financial Aid Coordinator in the School of Law.
SCHOLARSHIPS Saint Louis University School of Law awards merit-based scholarships to a select group of highly qualified, admitted students. Each application completed prior to February 1, 2015 automatically receives full consideration for scholarship opportunities. For those who qualify, scholarship notification is included in the acceptance materials. All merit scholarships are awarded based on past academic performance and LSAT scores. Merit scholarships are renewable by remaining in good academic standing.
To determine eligibility for federal student aid programs, law students must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each academic year. For the 2015-2016
academic year, students will be required to file the 2015-2016 FAFSA using their 2014 federal income tax return information. Students can file the FAFSA online at fafsa.gov no earlier than January 1, 2015, and should have the results sent to Saint Louis University School of Law using the federal school code of 002506.
GOVERNING POLICIES AND PRACTICES Federal law requires each eligible institution participating in Title IV federal financial aid programs to provide student financial assistance and other institutional information. Law students must adhere to the same policies and practices established by Saint Louis University as any other student, including financial aid policies if they are receiving Title IV federal financial aid. This includes maintaining satisfactory academic progress in order to remain eligible for financial aid. Each student is responsible for knowing the University policies, in addition to the policies established by the School of Law. Go to law.slu.edu for more details.
FEDERAL DIRECT UNSUBSIDIZED LOAN Saint Louis University participates in the William D. Ford Direct Loan Program. All admitted students who file a FAFSA will be reviewed for federal Direct Unsubsidized loan eligibility.
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FEDERAL DIRECT PLUS LOAN A student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the intended academic year as part of the eligibility process for the Direct PLUS loan. Students must also apply for their annual loan maximum eligibility under the federal Direct Unsubsidized loan program before applying for the Direct PLUS loan. A credit check will be performed by the lender at the time of application to determine eligibility for the Direct PLUS loan. The borrower must not have adverse credit history. The application is available annually after May 1 via studentloans.gov.
PRIVATE LOANS For those whose needs exceed the federal loan programs, private educational loans, which are non-federal and credit based, are available. Loan amounts can cover the difference between the total cost of attendance minus any other financial aid received.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS International students must make financial arrangements before studies at Saint Louis University can begin. Federal aid is not available to international students on an F1 or F2 student visa, J1 or J2 exchange visitor visa or a G series visa. Private loans are available to international students; however, most lenders require that a U.S. citizen or permanent resident co-sign the loan.
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TUITION + FEESThe 2014-2015 tuition and fees are based on the latest information available and are subject to change at any time. Other expenses vary based on lifestyle and needs. 2015-2016 tuition will be determined by the SLU Board of Trustees in the Spring 2015 semester. >
TUITION
Full-time ( 12+ hours per semester ) $18,995
Part-time ( 8-11 hours per semester ) $13,860
Hourly ( 1-7 hours per semester ) $1,805 per hour
Summer 2014 ( 1-3 hours ) $1,200 per hour
Summer 2014 ( 4-7 hours ) $4,800
Law Program in Madrid $4,690
APPLICATION FEES + DEPOSITS (non-refundable)
Application Fee ( Not applicable toward tuition. May be waived if extreme need can be demonstrated at time application is received. )
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First Advance Tuition Deposit ( due April 15 ) $250
Final Advance Tuition Deposit ( due June 1 ) $350
STUDENT FEES
Student Union Fee ( 12+ hours per semester ) $50
Student Union Fee ( 1-11 hours per semester ) $25
Technology Fee ( 12+ hours per semester ) $50
Technology Fee ( 1-11 hours per semester ) $25
Wellness Fee ( 12+ hours per semester ) $90
Wellness Fee ( 1-11 hours per semester ) $45
Student Government Activity Fee $30
Readership Program Fee $2.50
Graduation Fee ( applied during final semester ) $100
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AS REQUIRED BY LAW, SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY’S ANNUAL SECURITY AND FIRE SAFETY REPORT IS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT SECURITYREPORT.SLU.EDU. THE REPORT PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO CRIME PREVENTION, FIRE SAFETY, REPORTING POLICIES, DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED TO CAMPUS SECURITY. IT ALSO CONTAINS CRIME STATISTICS FROM THE PAST THREE YEARS FOR INCIDENTS REPORTED ON CAMPUS; IN CERTAIN CAMPUS BUILDINGS OR PROPERTY OWNED OR CONTROLLED BY THE UNIVERSITY; AND ON PUBLIC PROPERTY WITHIN OR IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO AND ACCESSIBLE FROM THE CAMPUS. PAPER COPIES ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, ROOM 114 WOOL CENTER, 3545 LINDELL, ST. LOUIS, MO. TO REQUEST A COPY BY MAIL CALL 314-977-7129.
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THIS CATALOG IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT. ALTHOUGH THE CATALOG
WAS PREPARED WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF PUBLICATION, ALL STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULES
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TUITION, FEES, CHARGES, COURSES, ADMISSION, GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS, GENERAL
REGULATIONS AND CURRICULA ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. PRINTED AUGUST 2014.
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION AND EMPLOYER. SAINT
LOUIS UNIVERSITY PROHIBITS DISCRIMINATION BASED ON RACE, COLOR, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, AGE, SEXUAL
ORIENTATION, DISABILITY OR VETERAN STATUS. ALL UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ARE ADMINISTERED IN A MANNER
CONSISTENT WITH OUR CATHOLIC, JESUIT IDENTITY.
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