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Southwestern Law School
Overview
Southwestern Law School / Graduate and Professional Programs is located in Los Angeles, CA, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Laws (LL M) | Entertainment and media law | |
| Juris Doctor (JD) | Law | |
| Master of Laws (LL M) | Individualized studies |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 25 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 287 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? |
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| Distance learning programs available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam LSAT 87 units, minimum cumulative GPA of 2.33 |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
1,749
Applied
805
Accepted
266
Enrolled
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | April 1st | April 1st | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Requirements | JD | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | LSAT | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Bachelor's degree from accredited U.S. institution or equivalent with transcript evaluation; personal statement; LSAC Credential Assembly Service Registration (CAS); 1 to 3 letters of recommendation |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$52,090
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | June 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans |
Student Body
765
Total Graduate Students
33%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
66%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 24.84% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6.67% |
| White or Caucasian | 48% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 10.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.65% |
| Two or more races | 4.44% |
| Unknown | 2.75% |
Gender
Male (42%)
Female (57%)
Faculty
143
Total faculty
Full-time - 59
Part-time - 84
Male (82)
Female (61)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | International trade and law, mediation/arbitration, land use and urban planning, antitrust law, entertainment and media law |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
3050 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90010
United States
Los Angeles, CA 90010
United States
Contact
Susan Westerberg Prager
Dean
Phone: 213-738-6710
Fax: 213-383-1688
Dean
Phone: 213-738-6710
Fax: 213-383-1688