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Seton Hall prepares lawyers whose careers will have impact. No matter the pathway you choose, you will find faculty ready to prepare you, Career Services professionals with the experience to launch you, and alumni eager to welcome you. Our mantra, One Student at a Time, inspires us to support you in the pursuit of your aspirations. Seton Hall Lawyers can be found in the world’s largest law firms, in-house with Fortune 500 companies, and owners of their own firms. Seton Hall Law is proud of its strong legacy of alumni in public service -- as US Attorneys, Governor, Secretary of the VA, and federal and state judges. Legions of alumni have used their legal training to become part of the corporate C-Suite, finance executives, and key players in the sports, gaming and entertainment industries. Seton Hall Law has a strong reputation in health and life sciences, IP, privacy, and employment/labor law.
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FROM OUR DEAN
Seton Hall prepares lawyers whose careers will have impact.
WELCOME MESSAGE
That differentiation starts now. We are excited to introduce you to our faculty, students, and alumni. You will quickly see how our One Student at a Time approach makes the Seton Hall Law experience special.
You’ll be surprised to find out that choosing a law school is much easier than you think. Every school has a culture, and the key is to find the culture that reflects your values. I believe that law school should be a great experience. It should be a place where you thrive, and are your best self. The faculty and administration of Seton Hall Law steward an ethos that attends to the whole person, encourages you to balance the professional with the personal, and urges you to discover your passion. We also want you to make a difference.
Dean and Professor of Law
I look forward to meeting you.
But the Seton Hall Lawyer is something more. No matter their primary occupation, the Seton Hall Lawyer engages in service to others, whether it by representing indigent clients, serving on nonprofit boards, or sitting on their town council. Seton Hall Lawyers lead. They give back. They live to make a difference.
One Student at a Time
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COLLEGIAL COMPETITION
From playing football at University of South Florida to entrepreneurial pursuits after graduation, Jordan Duval had an abiding curiosity in law. “I finally thought, ‘Why not go for what I’m really interested in?’”
THE SETON HALL LAW DIFFERENCE:
With no law school connections, he started from scratch. “I did online LSAT prep,” he recalls, “and researched— extensively.” As the list narrowed, Seton Hall Law rose to the top.
The phrase “student-centered” can mean many things. At Seton Hall Law, it describes our focus on each student as an individual — someone with their own history, responsibilities, and aspirations. Seton Hall Law focuses on the whole person, urging our students to balance their personal and professional lives. Seton Hall Law faculty and professional administrators partner with students to discover their passion in the law – both the area of law in which they want to practice, and the context of practice that is the best fit – on either side of the Hudson or Mississippi Rivers! We also support the aspirations of the increasing number of students pursuing a law degree for careers in business, finance, privacy, compliance, cybersecurity, and HR. Our “one student at a time” ethos provides students an opportunity-rich environment in which to curate their own educational and professional experience.
For Jordan, the people made all the difference. From bar prep and the Impact Litigation Clinic to clerkships and other connections, “the professors and peers set Seton Hall Law apart.”
Visiting helped to confirm Jordan’s decision. “It felt likeeveryonenotJordanit’siscoasting.however.todidn’tissays.andfamily—welcomingclose-knit,”he“Plus,campusbeautiful.”Thattranslateeasywork,“There’snoCurriculumrigorous,andcompetitive,”says,“butadversarial—is collaborative and supportive.”
Jordan Duval Associate, Sidley Austin LLP Class of 2020
Michael Coenen Professor of Law
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For professor Michael Coenen, the superior value of the Seton Hall Law experience comes from students’ tremendous intellectual energy, the school’s extraordinary commitment to the craft of teaching, and the aworkedrecentlyMichaelphilosophy,at“oneschool’sTruetogether.bringsculturecollaborativeintenselythatthemalltothestudentatime”withstudentto develop a class-assigned paper into a full-length law review article. “We’ve gone through five or six iterations of the paper, each a substantial improvement over the previous one,” he says. “It’s been really satisfying to watch the evolution of a strong student paper into a genuine contribution to the academic literature.”
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THE SETON HALL LAW DIFFERENCE:
EngagementFaculty Collaboration&
The Seton Hall Law faculty puts students first. This is most obviously evident in the high value we place on outstanding teaching and accessibility to students. Every One L student has a mid-term exam – we don’t believe your final exam should be your first exam experience. Every student then has an individual meeting with their professor to review the exam and receive guidance before beginning to prepare for finals. The faculty’s tremendous scholarly productivity means that classes cover legal questions arising from new markets that haven’t yet been considered by courts or legislatures. Seton Hall Law professors are internationally recognized and highly regarded in their respective fields of specialty including business and finance, public interest and service, privacy and cybersecurity, energy, gaming, sports and entertainment, and health and life sciences law. Dynamic, talented and accomplished, this diverse group of scholars and practitioners is unified by a commitment to provide both academic excellence and professional mentorship — one student at a time — helping students to achieve their personal aspirations and ultimate career paths.
n International Law Society (ILS)
n Jewish Law Students Association (JLSA)
n Women’s Law Forum (WLF)
n Student Bar Association
n Criminal Law Society
n Corporate Law Society (CLS)
n Master of Science in Jurisprudence Organization (MSJ)
n St. Thomas More Society
n Sports Club
n Seton Hall Law Republicans
n Interscholastic Moot Court Board
n First Generation Law Students Association
n LAMBDA Law Alliance
n Seton Hall Law Democratic Society
Seton Hall Law students can choose from more than 40 student organizations and groups representing a full spectrum of personal and professional interests.
n American Constitution Society (ACS)
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n Arab Law Students Association
n Asian-Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA)
n Student Veterans Association
n Immigration Law Society
As a national authority on small business and federal employment tax policy – and former international tax attorney for PricewaterhouseCoopers – Professor Richard Winchester recognizes self-motivation and achievement. And he’s delighted to be surrounded by it at Seton Hall Law.
n Latin American Law Students Association (LALSA)
n National Lawyers Guild
n Black Law Students’ Association (BLSA)
“The students here are hungry,” he says. “They keep me on my toes.” He adds that it’s not purely self-interest at play. “The people here look out for each other — there’s a sense of shared purpose.” Perhaps in part that’s due to the emphasis on ethics, which Professor Winchester says runs throughout the curriculum.
SHARING VALUE, AND VALUES
“We’re not just training lawyers,” he says. “We’re training ethical lawyers who appreciate the social justice impact that their choices will have.”
n Entertainment & Sports Law Society (ESLS)
Student Organizations
n Family Law Society
n Dispute Resolution Society
n Public Interest Network (PIN)
n Rodino Society
AND CO-CURRICULAR GROUPS
n Employment Law Forum (ELF)
n Intellectual Property Law Association (IPLA)
n Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (SALDF)
n Environmental Law Society (ELS)
n Federalist Society
n Real Estate Law Society
n Muslim Law Students Association (MLSA)
n Health Law Forum
Richard Winchester Professor of Law
n Irish American Law Students Association (IALSA)
n Tax Law Society (TLS)x
n Phi Alpha Delta (PAD)
The Seton Hall Law Network
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are Cornerstone Values
Academic Success Offerings
Through targeted workshops, academic coaching, and strategic advising, Seton Hall Law provides wide-ranging support to optimize students’ academic efforts. Topics include healthy study strategies, exam preparation, academic goals, time management and organization. Competence in these areas equips students for future success, both in academics and beyond.
Irrespective of whether a student plans on the long-term, post-graduate goal of law practice or doing something else entirely with their law degree, Seton Hall Law urges every graduate to sit for the bar. As such, its curriculum incorporates substantial practical training and strategies for bar exam preparation. Students benefit from current, expert insights into bar exam process and format so that they fully understand how best to prepare, study for, and successfully navigate this pivotal moment in their legal careers.
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Seton Hall Law is committed to producing lawyers from underrepresented communities. We are invested in transforming our profession and value diversity in all its forms - cultural, religious, ethnic, and gender as well as thought and perspective. Diversity is the lens through which we analyze both doctrine and our systems of justice. Engagement from students of different economic and educational backgrounds, geographic regions, and perspectives enriches our understanding of the history of the law, as well as its ability to achieve justice and equity. Creating a class of students with different histories enables Seton Hall Law to produce lawyers who will come to their clients with empathy. Knowing that inequity exists is the necessary condition precedent to reform. Understanding the human impact of injustice inspires the passion for change.
Seton Hall Law is located just 8 miles west of Manhattan in Newark, NJ. Newark is part of the largest legal market in the nation and is home to federal, state, and county courthouses and leading law firms. One of the country’s largest transportation hubs, the Northern New Jersey region also houses top global corporations across all industries including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, financial services, and Locatedtechnology.indowntown Newark, the Law School is within a few short blocks of the Prudential Center, the Newark Museum, the New Jersey Center for Performing Arts, and the Ironbound — giving students convenient access to sporting events, concerts, world-renowned works of art, and wonderful food.
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Bar Examination Preparation
No matter where in the country you want to practice, or what your interest, the Seton Hall Law network will be there for you. The minute you identify as a Seton Hall Law student, you are embraced by a community of Seton Hall Lawyers whose loyalty is unmatched. The Seton Hall Law alumni are accessible to provide mentorship, facilitate networking, and to partner with you to strategize your career. You are welcomed for life into a community whose bonds support you through your entire career. Seton Hall Law hires Seton Hall Law.
The effectiveness of bar preparation training at Seton Hall Law is evident in our bar passage rate of 89.42% (July and February 2021).
FocusedOutcome One Student at a Time, we empower individuals to think beyond landing a job to launching a career. The Class of 2020 results are strong: a 94.6% total employment rate, with 90.42% in positions in which passage of the bar exam and a J.D. is an advantage or required. The two most common employment destinations for Class of 2020 employed graduates are judicial clerkships (55.7%) and private practice (39.9%). Data provided as of August 2021 PROBONO Number of hours Seton Hall Law students provided in clinics and other pro bono service through the Center for Social Justice in 2021-22 For more information regarding employment data, please visit:law.shu.edu/outcomes17,500 Seton Hall Law proudly reports our OVERALL BAR PASSAGE 89.42%RATE (all states for July and February) New Jersey First Time 89.3%Test-Takers: State Average: 71% New York First Time 90.3%Test-Takers: State Average 87% for ABA-Accredited Law Schools of BAR PASS RATES #17 Part-TimeProgramintheNation (U.S. News) #23 ofPercentageHighestJobPlacement (National Law Journal) 94% EMPLOYMENTOVERALLRATE Class of Graduates2020 50 LAWGO-TOSCHOOLin2021 (National Law Journal) 8 Seton Hall Law
Clerk, Judge Madeline Cox Arleo, US District Judge for the District of New Jersey Class of 2020
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n Family law
n Equal Justice
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Seton Hall Law offers students multiple opportunities to develop their practical skills and gain hands-on experience by working in real lawyering contexts. Through clinics, externships, and the pro bono program, students provide thousands of hours of service to individuals and the community.
n Immigrants’ Rights/International Human Rights
n Investor Advocacy Project
n Southern District of New York Representation in Mediation Practicum
In choosing a law school, New Jersey native Tatiana Laing Nnaji was looking to return to the New York / New Jersey region following undergraduate studies at American University. Having worked on issue-based campaigns and policy following her graduation, she understood the critical importance of relationships. “I wanted to find a community I could be a part of,” she says, “where I could have meaningful interactions with professors and administrators.”
“They exposed me to what day-to-day lawyering looked like, both in writing and in real-time arguing cases,” she says. “With a Seton Hall Law degree, you will be prepared … not just for the bar exam, but for your career as a lawyer.”
n Health Justice – Medical Legal Partnership
n Pro Bono Service Program
Center for Social Justice Clinics and Programs:
n CSJ Scholars
n District of New Jersey Representation in Settlement Conference Practicum
n Last Resort Exoneration Project
Real Client Training
CLINICS AND PRO BONO
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For Tatiana, the school’s location was ideal. “The campus is within walking distance to Newark federal courthouses,” she says. “That gives students excellent access and opportunities for internships with federal judges—some of whom also teach and judge moot court at the Reflectingschool.”on her education, she appreciates its comprehensive aspect:
n Civil Litigation and Practice
Conflict Program:Management
Visiting Seton Hall Law, she saw the potential. “I could see myself here,” she says. “I loved being on campus—and I could see opportunities for impact in this community.”
Business courses for lawyers
In their 2L year, students are required to complete two business-related courses: Financial Concepts for Lawyers (1 credit) and Business Associations (4 credits). Given the nature of contemporary legal practice, the Seton Hall Law faculty believes these courses are necessary to equip all
Before deciding on a career in law, Joe considered becoming a meteorologist or possibly a tornado chaser. But, with a knack for the liberal arts, speaking in front of other people and negotiating, he was drawn to the possibilities of corporate law.
CURRICULAR INNOVATIONS:
Accepted at seven law schools, Joe had a tough choice.
“It was the hardest decision of my life,” he says. During that process, Joe visited Seton Hall Law three times. “The first time didn’t seem real,” he says.
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Intro to Lawyering
During 1L year, students take a six-credit year-long Introduction to Lawyering course designed to provide students with opportunities to exercise and receive intensive feedback on a broad range of practical lawyering skills including research, writing, interviewing, counseling, negotiation, and oral advocacy. Throughout the course, Intro to Lawyering professors continue to work with students as they develop core legal research, writing and communication skills. Students also explore issues of cross-cultural humility within the legal profession: how cross-cultural differences can impact the practice of law, and why building an awareness of cultural assumptions is essential to becoming a better counselor and advocate for your client.
Joseph DiCarlo Associate, Paul Hastings LLP Class of 2018
“Everyone was so friendly, I couldn’t quite believe it — so I kept going back.” By the third visit, Joe says, he was getting to know the faculty, and already feeling like a member of the Twocommunity.yearssince earning his law degree, Joe still values that community. “From faculty to students to alumni, everyone wants you to succeed,” he says. “Even now, in the professional setting, I appreciate the strength and support of the Seton Hall Law network.”
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Along with the annual Gaming Law, Compliance and Integrity Bootcamp, the GHamES
Really, it’s what Seton Hall Law has done for decades.”
Class of 2003
DYNAMIC EVOLUTIONS
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In directing Seton Hall Law’s Gaming, Hospitality, Entertainment and Sports Law program (GHamES), Assistant Dean Devon Corneal appreciates how these industries exemplify the dynamic, evolving nature of law. “Studying and practicing law requires you to be curious, flexible and nimble,” she says. “I appreciated that as a law student, and I love sharing that curiosity and challenge with students now.”
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future lawyers with basic business law knowledge and an understanding of key financial concepts and tools. Seton Hall also has a robust set of business, finance, and corporate law electives for those interested in delving deeper into these areas.
Concentrations
As society has become more complex, demand for specialists has increased. To help students prepare for today’s sophisticated legal landscape, Seton Hall Law offers three concentrations – Health Law, Law and Technology (which includes entertainment law and intellectual property), and Compliance. Students can specialize in one of these designated areas of law by taking a core curriculum developed by Seton Hall Law faculty in consultation with attorneys and officialsgovernmentworking in the field.
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supports students in finding their unique professional path through and then works to ensure that the student graduates into employment that aligns with their aspirations. A Seton Hall Law degree offers limitless opportunities.
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A critical part of effective teaching, she says, is individuation.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS:
The combination of law expertise, teaching skill and individual engagement results in a high-value education. “We will make you strong,” Maggie says. “We help give you the tools to be a lawyer with whom people want to work.”
The part-time Weekend JD Program is an ABAaccredited hybrid program enabling professionals to balance work, life, and law school. Students spend alternating weekends on campus each semester and engage in asynchronous online coursework while off-campus. Weekend students on next
The full-time JD program is geared towards students who want to make law school a priority. Our worldclass facility ensures our students have a space that is fully-equipped for them to succeed. Seton Hall Law
“Students are not generic,” she says. “Each is here for a reason — fully formed or not — and we’re here to help them find their path and advance along it.”
Join our Community your Way
Seton Hall Law offers an unparalleled legal education complete with hands-on experiential learning opportunities where students can take advantage of a curriculum designed by forwardthinking professors and pursue a degree that fits their professional interests. From JD programs to our online degree offering, Seton Hall Law provides students an array of options:
That open, enlightened atmosphere fosters a distinctive positivity. “Law can be demanding and high-stress,” she says. “But Seton Hall Law is a nurturing community.” The support systems, she says, are academic as well as emotional. The school has a serious commitment to effective teaching. “Faculty aren’t just leading practitioners of law,” she says. “Seton Hall Law invests in making us better educators.”
“There’s an illuminated openness,” she says, “that reflects the energy of the place, among both students and faculty.”
Margaret Lewis Professor of Law
Full-Time JD Program:
To describe the atmosphere of Seton Hall Law, Professor Margaret Lewis looks to the natural light that brightens the campus interiors.
Weekend JD Program:
LEO Fellows
Now preparing for the bar, Sandra appreciates the high bar passage rate and career placement rankings of Seton Hall Law — but also the value of the school’s personally engaged faculty. “They teach you how to think,” she says. “They helped me understand the difference between thinking like a doctor and thinking like a lawyer.”
Non JD Offerings
WELCOME BACK –AND FORWARD ApplebaumSandra
MLS (Master of Legal Studies) Financial Services Compliance General Legal Studies Health and Hospital Law Law and the Creative Industries Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Law & Compliance Privacy Law & Cyber Security Graduate Certificates Financial Services Compliance Health & Hospital Law Law and the Creative Industries Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Law & Compliance Privacy Law & Cyber Security Compliance Programs Certificate Gaming Law, Compliance, & Integrity Data Privacy Compliance Healthcare Compliance
Class of 2020
LL.M. (Master of Laws) Financial Services Compliance Health
The Legal Education Opportunity (LEO) program provides a pathway and transition to law school for students who have demonstrated resiliency and perseverance in the face of social, economic, educational, or other challenges and who bring talent, determination, and leadership skills to the law school community. LEO’s success relies on mentoring opportunities, academic enrichment, and a support network for personal and professional growth. More information about the LEO Program can be found at law.shu.edu/LEO.
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She was pleased to discover, however, a welcoming culture among both student and faculty. “I was treated with care,” she says. “Seton Hall Law does everything in their power to support your success.”
have the same academic and co-curricular opportunities as full-time students.The program is designed to take four years, but may be accelerated. More information about the Weekend JD Program can be found at law. shu.edu/weekend.
Having practiced medicine for nearly 20 years, Sandra Applebaum, M.D., was ready for a change and a challenge. But she had some reservations about returning to a student role. “I hadn’t been in school for a long time,” she says, “so I wasn’t sure how I would fit in.”
With her medical background, Sandra thought medical malpractice would be an obvious fit. But through internships and coursework, she discovered a new passion. “I took a course in intellectual property,” she says, “and I loved it. Loved it. Loved it.”
First-year applications are considered for Fall Semester admission only. In order to apply, you must have or plan to obtain a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university or a foreign equivalent prior to your anticipated date of enrollment.
must be submitted through a valid Credential Assembly Service (CAS) account.
Admission to Seton Hall Law is selective and competitive with an entire student’s profile taken into consideration including academic background, professional expertise, personal statements, and standardized testing results.
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While continuing to teach, Alessandra began exploring the possibility of a law degree, taking the LSAT and investigating school options. “I wanted a top-quality legal education, but needed something part-time near home,” she recalls. Ideally, she hoped to find a weekend program. “Driving to law courses after a day at work didn’t seem to be an ideal plan,” she says.
Seton Hall Law proved to be the perfect fit for Alessandra’s schedule, and for her expectations. “From day one, I felt the support of professors and staff,” she says. “Everyone was responsive and eager to help.”
DISCOVERY PROCESS Alessandra MasciandaroG. Associate, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP Class of 2021 15law.shu.edu
After earning her undergraduate degree, Alessandra Masciandaro went into elementary education. “Teaching is a wonderful profession,” she says, “but after years in the classroom, I realized I missed actual reading and writing—the analytic argument structure that I really enjoy.”
For Alessandra, it’s proof of what the school does best. “You can trust that whatever your potential is in law, Seton Hall Law will help you discover and achieve it.”
The range of extracurricular opportunities at Seton Hall Law allowed Alessandra to expand her exploration of law. “There are so many options,” she says, “and I took advantage of almost all of them.” In addition to the Law Review and Legislative Journal, moot court, and the Student Bar Association, her involvement in the Cybersecurity & Privacy Society and the Intellectual Property Law Association sparked her interest for those areas—which became her specialty.
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All students interested in applying for financial aid (including student loans) must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).The FAFSA may be filed electronically at www.fafsa.gov any time after October 1, 2020 for the 2021-22 academic year. Seton Hall Law’s code: G09986. Seton Hall Law’s priority deadline is April 1, 2021.
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