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The mission of Saint Louis University School of Law is to advance the understanding and the development of law and prepare students to achieve professional success and personal satisfaction through leadership and service to others. The School of Law is guided by the Jesuit tradition of academic excellence, freedom of inquiry and respect for individual differences.

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DOC K E T MISSION STATEMENT ABOUT SLU LAW DEAN’S WELCOME THE SLU LAW EXPERIENCE COURSE REQUIREMENTS UPPER DIVISION CURRICULUM AREAS OF CONCENTRATION DUAL-DEGREE PROGRAMS LAW JOURNALS CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS LEGAL RESEARCH / LAW LIBRARY PROFESSIONAL SKILLS CLINICAL PROGRAM ADVOCACY PROGRAMS PUBLIC SERVICE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ALUMNI EXPLORE ST. LOUIS APPLY TO LAW SCHOOL APPLICATION CHECKLIST CLASS OF 2017 PROFILE PAYING FOR LAW SCHOOL TUITION & FEES

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MISSION The mission of Saint Louis University School of Law is to advance the understanding and the development of law and prepare students to achieve professional success and personal satisfaction through leadership and service to others. The School of Law is guided by the Jesuit tradition of academic excellence, freedom of inquiry and respect for individual differences.

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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 wellrounded legal education. The law schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 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 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 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.

DEANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WELCOME Thank you for your interest in Saint Louis University School of Law. We are a globally connected Catholic, Jesuit law school in an urban setting with 175 years of history. Our sense of community is unusually strong, our students are passionate, our faculty is innovative, and our staff is exceptional. I see this reflected in our daily lives at Scott Hall, and you will see it reflected in these pages. You will also see some examples of the pervasive spirit of service and the deep commitment to social justice that are distinctive to SLU LAW, as well as the standards of excellence that are consistently demonstrated by our students and faculty alike. And you will begin to see why we are so proud to be part of this community. We are in the heart of downtown St. Louis. Situated among law firms, federal and state courts, and city government, our downtown location enables us to engage meaningfully with the justice system and the St. Louis law practice community. Our vantage point from Scott Hall has positioned us to witness the First Amendment in action outside the courts and City Hall and to observe high-profile hearings and trials shoulder-to-shoulder with members of the law faculty. The combination of our location and identity presents a powerful opportunity to engage with the community as women and men of service for and with others and ultimately allows SLU LAW to offer meaningful educational experiences that put our students on a path toward successful and enriching careers. Choosing where to pursue your law degree is an exciting and important decision. We are proud of the opportunities available here at SLU LAW. We hope you get a sense for those opportunities, as well as for 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, please come see us on campus; weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d enjoy showing you what makes SLU LAW such a special place.

WILLIAM P. JOHNSON DEAN AND PROFESSOR OF LAW

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SCHOLARSHIPS

J.D. PROGRAM

J.D. PROGRAM The J.D. program at SLU LAW offers a wide range of courses and personalized interactions with nationally recognized professors. The diverse curriculum is designed to prepare our students for all areas of legal practice. Students are directly exposed to practicing attorneys and clients through professional skills courses, the Legal Clinics and field placements. The majority of the 91 required credit hours for the J.D. degree are elective courses. This design allows students to customize their law school education around their individualized needs and interests.

law.slu.edu/admissions/jd-program

PART-TIME PROGRAM law.slu.edu/part-time

LL.M. IN HEALTH LAW

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.

law.slu.edu/hl_llm LL.M. IN HEALTH LAW The LL.M. in Health Law at SLU LAW is an advanced degree designed to serve two types of lawyers: those seeking an in-depth introduction to the practice of health law and those who are currently practicing and wish to increase their exposure to new developments in health law.

2-YEAR J.D. PROGRAM (FOR FOREIGN LAWYERS)

law.slu.edu/Centers/cicl/ two-year-jd-foreign-lawyers

LL.M. IN AMERICAN LAW

2-YEAR J.D. PROGRAM Saint Louis University School of Law’s Two-Year J.D. for Foreign Lawyers enables highly qualified candidates who have received their first degree in law outside of the United States to earn their J.D. degree in four semesters by granting them advanced standing based on their prior law studies. This degree is designed for foreign lawyers who would like to enhance their professional training by earning the same degree held by U.S. lawyers, but in a shorter amount of time.

(FOR FOREIGN LAWYERS)

law.slu.edu/Centers/cicl/ llm-foreign-lawyers

LL.M. IN AMERICAN LAW FOR FOREIGN LAWYERS Saint Louis University School of Law’s one-year LL.M. degree for foreign law graduates provides an introduction to U.S. law for highly qualified individuals seeking to enhance their legal careers. Each LL.M. student is partnered with a faculty advisor who provides guidance on class selection and professional goals.

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REQUIRED COURSES REQUIRED COURSES

FIRST SEMESTER Civil Procedure I (2 credit hours)

*There are two options for the PART-TIME DAY PROGRAM: an 11.5-hour schedule (listed below) or an 8.5-hour schedule, which postpones the asterisked courses below until semesters three and four respectively.

Contracts I (3)

Criminal Law (3) Introduction to Legal Studies I (.5) Legal Research and Writing I (3) Torts (4) SECOND SEMESTER

Civil Procedure I (2 credit hours)

Civil Procedure II (3 credit hours)

Contracts I (3)

Constitutional Law I (3)

Contracts II (2)

Introduction to Legal Studies II (.5)

Civil Procedure II (3 credit hours)

UPPER DIVISION Legal Profession (Professional Ethics) Perspectives on Law Course/Seminar Experiential Courses

Contracts II (2)

Introduction to Legal Studies II (.5) Legal Research and Writing II (3) *Constitutional Law I (3)

Seminar REQUIRED TO GRADUATE

91 CREDIT HOURS

Electives (up to 7 hours)

Property (4 credit hours)

SECOND SEMESTER

Torts (4 credit hours)

FOURTH SEMESTER

Legal Research and Writing I (3) *Criminal Law (3)

Property (4)

Introduction to Legal Studies I (.5)

Legal Research and Writing II (3)

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FIRST SEMESTER

Legal Profession (3) Electives (up to 4 hours) UPPER DIVISION Legal Profession (Professional Ethics) Perspectives on Law Course/Seminar Experiential Courses Seminar

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LEGAL FOUNDATION PART-TIME PROGRAM PART-TIME EVENING

PART-TIME EVENING

REQUIRED COURSES

ODD ACADEMIC YEARS (I.E., FALL 2019-SPRING 2020) Students in the PART-TIME EVENING PROGRAM complete their required first-year core curriculum in two years by taking courses scheduled in the evening. Part-time students both in their first and second year will be in some of the same classes. Course sequencing will be determined based upon your matriculating year (even numbered or odd numbered year). The course sequence is as follows:

Contracts I (2)

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SPRING

Contracts II (3)

Criminal Law (3) Introduction to Legal Studies II (.5) Legal Research and Writing II (3)

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Civil Procedure I (2)

Constitutional Law I (3) Electives (up to 6 hours) FALL

Constitutional Law I (3)

Electives (up to 4 hours)

YEAR ONE SPRING (10.5 credit hours)

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Contracts I (2) Torts (4) Electives (up to 5 hours) YEAR TWO SPRING (up to 11 credit hours)

SPRING

Civil Procedure II (3)

Legal Profession (Professional Ethics)

Introduction to Legal Studies I (.5)

Property (4)

Experiential Courses

FALL

Legal Research and Writing I (3)

Civil Procedure II (3)

Perspectives on Law Course/Seminar

YEAR TWO FALL (up to 11 credit hours)

YEAR ONE FALL (8.5 credit hours)

Civil Procedure I (2)

YEAR TWO SPRING (up to 11 credit hours)

Legal Research and Writing I (3)

SPRING

Introduction to Legal Studies I (.5)

YEAR ONE SPRING (9.5 credit hours)

Students in the PART-TIME EVENING PROGRAM complete their required first-year core curriculum in two years by taking courses scheduled in the evening. Part-time students both in their first and second year will be in some of the same classes. Course sequencing will be determined based upon your matriculating year (even numbered or odd numbered year). The course sequence is as follows:

YEAR TWO FALL (up to 11 credit hours)

YEAR ONE FALL (9.5 credit hours) Torts (4)

EVEN ACADEMIC YEARS (I.E., FALL 2020-SPRING 2021)

Property (4) Introduction to Legal Studies II (.5) Legal Research and Writing II (3)

91 CREDIT HOURS

Contracts II (3) Criminal Law (3) Electives (up to 5 hours) UPPER DIVISION Legal Profession (Professional Ethics) Perspectives on Law Course/Seminar Experiential Courses Seminar

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UP PER D I V ISI O N

CURRICULUM The 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 first-year core curriculum 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 4 concentration programs:

-EMPLOYMENT LAW -HEALTH LAW -INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW -INTERNATIONAL & COMPARATIVE LAW THE FOLLOWING COURSES AND SEMINARS WERE OFFERED IN 2017–2018 OR ARE SCHEDULED TO BE OFFERED IN 2018–2019. (PL): PERSPECTIVES ON LAW (E): EXPERIENTIAL COURSE

BAR COURSES Administrative Law Advanced Legal Analysis and Strategies Advanced Legal Methodology Business Associations Commercial Transactions Conflict of Laws Constitutional Law II

Criminal Procedure (Adjudication) Criminal Procedure (Investigation) Evidence Evidence & Advocacy (E) Family Law Federal Courts First Amendment Legal Profession Real Estate Transactions Remedies Secured Transactions Taxation Wills & Trusts BUSINESS TRANSACTIONAL LAW Advanced Commercial and Business Transactions Practice (E) Antitrust and Health Care Markets Bankruptcy Business Associations Corporate Counsel Practice (E) Corporate Counsel Practicum (E) Corporate Taxation Entrepreneurship Law (E) Health Care Financing and Business Planning Information Privacy Law International Taxation (PL) International Trade Law (PL) Introduction to Business Entities Taxation Modern Consumer Law Negotiations (E) Partnership Taxation Securities Regulation Taxation Transactional Drafting (E) Transactional Drafting for Business Associations (E)

Transactional Health Care Practice (E) Seminar: Corporate Social Responsibility (PL) CIVIL LITIGATION SKILLS Advanced Legal Research (E) Alternative Dispute Resolution Civil Advocacy (E) Civil Advocacy Clinic I & II (E) Civil Practice (E) Civil Rights Law Client Counseling (E) Conflict of Laws Electronic Discovery Evidence Evidence & Advocacy (E) Externship I (E) & II Federal Courts Judicial Process Externship (E) Jury Instructions (E) Moot Court I & II (E) Negotiations (E) Remedies Trial Advocacy I and II (E) CLINIC AND FIELD PLACEMENT Business Law and Innovation Clinic I & II (E) Business Law and Innovation Practice (E) Civil Advocacy (E) Civil Advocacy Clinic I & II (E) Corporate Counsel Practice (E) Corporate Counsel Practicum (E) Criminal Defense Advocacy (E) Criminal Defense Clinic I (E) & II Entrepreneurship and Community Development (E) Entrepreneurship and Community Development Clinic I & II (E) Externship I (E) & II Health Law Agency Practice (E) Health Law Externship in DC (E) Judicial Ethics and Court Procedure (E) Judicial Process Externship (E) Lawyering Practice (E)

CRIMINAL LITIGATION SKILLS Criminal Defense Advocacy (E) Criminal Defense Clinic I (E) & II Criminal Procedure (Adjudication) Criminal Procedure (Investigation) Evidence Evidence & Advocacy (E) Federal Criminal Prosecution (E) Trial Advocacy I & II (E) Seminar: Critical Race Theory (PL) Seminar: Expert and Forensic Evidence Seminar: Death Penalty (PL) Seminar: Famous Criminal Trials (PL) Seminar: The Psychology of Criminal Trials (PL) Seminar: White Collar Crime EMPLOYMENT LAW Alternative Dispute Resolution Disability Law (PL) Employee Benefits Law Employment Discrimination Employment Law Information Privacy Law Labor Law Sports Law: Labor Wrangling Workers’ Compensation ENTREPRENEURSHIP LAW Accounting for Lawyers Advanced Commercial and Business Transactions Practice (E) Bankruptcy Business Associations Employment Law Entrepreneurship and Community Development (E) Entrepreneurship and Community Development Clinic I & II (E) Entrepreneurship Law (E) Information Privacy Law Intellectual Property Survey Introduction to Business Entities Taxation Negotiations (E) Modern Consumer Law Partnership Taxation Real Estate Transactions

Securities Regulation Taxation Transactional Drafting (E) Transactional Health Care Practice (E) Seminar: Issues in Non-Profit Organizations HEALTH LAW Access to Health Care (PL) Antitrust and Health Care Markets Bioethics and the Law (PL) Disability Law (PL) FDA Law and Policy Fraud, Abuse and Health Care Regulation Health Care Compliance & Law Health Care Financing and Business Planning Health Care Law Health Care Regulation Health Law Agency Practice (E) Health Law Externship in D.C. (E) Health Law, Policy and Advocacy I & II (E) (PL) Health Law Moot Court Competition HIPAA Privacy Law Information Privacy Law Insurance Law Public Health Law (PL) Race, Health & Justice (PL) Transactional Health Care Practice (E) Seminar: Access to Health Care Seminar: Food and Drug Law Seminar: Innovation, Law and Policy in Biomedical Technologies (PL) Seminar: Issues in Non-Profit Organizations INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW Anatomy of a Patent (E) Copyright Intellectual Property Law Research (E) Intellectual Property Survey International Business Transactions Patent Law Sports Law: Labor Wrangling Trademark and Unfair Competition Seminar: Intellectual Property and Global Entrepreneurship (PL)

Seminar: Intellectual Property of Creative Businesses Seminar: International Intellectual Property Law (PL) INTERNATIONAL AND COMPARATIVE LAW Admiralty Anthropology of Law (PL) Conflict of Laws European Human Rights Law (PL) Global Health Law (PL) Immigration Law Information Privacy Law in the European Union (PL) International Law (PL) International Refugee Law and Global Migration (PL) International Sale of Goods (PL) International Taxation (PL) International Trade Law National Security Phillip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition Protection of Rights in New Democracies (PL) Seminar: Citizenship, Human Rights & Social Justice (PL) Seminar: Corporate Social Responsibility (PL) Seminar: Death Penalty (PL) Seminar: International Intellectual Property Law (PL) PERSPECTIVES ON LAW Access to Health Care (PL) American Legal History (PL) Anthropology of Law (PL) Bioethics and the Law (PL) Disability Law (PL) European Human Rights Law (PL) Global Health Law (PL) Health Law, Policy, and Advocacy I & II (E) (PL) Information Privacy Law in the European Union (PL) International Law (PL) International Refugee Law and Global Migration (PL)

International Sale of Goods (PL) International Taxation (PL) Jurisprudence (Philosophy of Law) (PL) Protection of Rights in New Democracies (PL) Public Health Law (PL) Sexuality and the Law (PL) Urban Issues Symposium (E) (PL) SEMINARS Access to Health Care (PL) American Presidency (PL) Citizenship, Human Rights & Social Justice (PL) Corporate Social Responsibility (PL) Critical Race Theory (PL) Death Penalty (PL) Expert and Forensic Evidence Famous Criminal Trials (PL) Food and Drug Law Innovation, Law and Policy in Biomedical Technologies (PL) Intellectual Property and Global Entrepreneurship (PL) Intellectual Property of Creative Businesses International Intellectual Property Law (PL) Issues in Non-Profit Organizations Judges and Judging Legal History: Regulation of Vice (PL) Tax Policy The Psychology of Criminal Trials (PL) Urban Planning for Communities White Collar Crime EXPERIENTIAL COURSES Advanced Commercial and Business Transactions Practice (E) Advanced Legal Research (E) Anatomy of a Patent (E) Civil Practice (E) Client Counseling (E) Competition-Based Advocacy Entrepreneurship Law (E) Estate Planning (E) Federal Criminal Prosecution (E) Health Law, Policy and Advocacy I & II (E) (PL) Intellectual Property Law Research (E)

Jury Instructions (E) Law Practice Management (E) Missouri and Illinois Legal Research (E) Moot Court I & II (E) Negotiations (E) Transactional Drafting (E) Transactional Health Care Practice (E) Trial Advocacy I (E) Trial Advocacy II - Civil and Criminal (E) Urban Planning Symposium (E) (PL) TAXATION Corporate Taxation Estate Planning (E) International Taxation (PL) Introduction to Business Entities Taxation Partnership Taxation Taxation Wealth Transfer Taxation Seminar: Tax Policy URBAN DEVELOPMENT, LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAW Administrative Law Environmental Law Land Use Control Real Estate Transactions State and Local Government Law Urban Issues Symposium (E) (PL) ADDITIONAL COURSES ABA Journal of Labor & Employment Law Child Advocacy and the Law Directed Research Education Law Ferguson Journal of Health Law & Policy Leadership and Education-Based Advocacy Legal Research - Teaching Assistant Legislation Regulating Alcoholic Beverages Saint Louis University Law Journal Teaching Fellows

12 SUSAN MCGRAUGH

Supervisor, Criminal Defense Clinic; Professor, Center for International and Comparative Law

P UR S U E A

SPECIALTY

C H O O S E F R O M 4 CO NC E N T RAT ION PR OGRAMS, I N C LUD I N G T H E NAT ION’S PR EM I ER HEA LTH L AW P ROG RAM

Saint Louis University School of Law’s programs are designed to prepare students for all aspects of law practice. From the moment students arrive, they are considered members of the legal community and are challenged to meet the expectations that membership entails. Students can choose a concentration or pursue one of the 11 dual-degree programs offered at SLU LAW.

Every professor I have had here is just incredibly intelligent and accomplished, and yet so happy to spend the time to help students with their individual questions.” MAUREEN HANLON (’18)

AREAS OF CONCENTRATION

Employment Law

Health Law

DUAL-DEGREE PROGRAMS J.D. / Doctor of Philosophy in Health Care Ethics

ABA Journal of Labor & Employment Law

J.D. / Master of Accounting

Saint Louis University Journal of Health Law & Policy

J.D. / Master of Arts in Law and Sociology & Anthropology

Saint Louis University Law Journal

J.D. / Master of Arts in Political Science J.D. / Master of Arts in Urban Planning and Development J.D. / Master of Arts in Women’s and Gender Studies J.D. / Master of Business Administration

International & Comparative Law

Intellectual Property Law

LAW JOURNALS

J.D. / Master of Health Administration J.D. / Master of Public Health - Health Management and Policy J.D. / Master of Science in Health Outcomes Research & Evaluation Sciences J.D. / Master of Social Work

14 MONICA EPPINGER

Co-Director, Center for International and Comparative Law; Associate Professor

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S L U L AW H A S T H R E E C E N T E R S O F E X C E L L E N C E : T H E C E N T E R F O R H E A LT H L AW S T U D I E S , T H E C E N T E R F O R I N T E R N AT I O N A L A N D C O M PA R AT I V E L AW A N D T H E W E F E L C E N T E R F O R E M P L O Y M E N T L AW.

Through specialized courses, directed research projects and practical experience, students can explore and demonstrate an interest in the study of health, international and employment law. While pursuing a J.D. degree, students can also earn a concentration from one of SLU LAW’s Centers of Excellence to add an in-depth area of focus to their legal education.

One of the reasons I chose to come to SLU is because I ’m interested in health law, and SLU has the No. 1 health law program in the country. That’s great for people like me because it affords me opportunities here that I wouldn’t have at other places.” LAUREN PAIR (ANTICIPATED ’19)

16 ROBERT GATTER

Director, Center for Health Law Studies; Professor; Professor of Health Managment and Policy, Saint Louis University College for Public Health and Social Justice

THE C E N T E R F O R

HEALTH L AW ST U DIES

T H E N AT I O N ’ S P R E M I E R H E A LT H L AW P R O G R A M

Established in 1982, the Center for Health Law Studies was one of the first law school programs to focus on the intersection of the health care system and the legal system. Under direction from nationally renowned faculty, the Center celebrates more than 35 years of leadership in health law scholarship and education. Students have access to top-tier faculty; leading scholars, practitioners and employers; and one-on-one support and guidance from staff who work together to give them a competitive edge as they pursue careers in health care law. Our health law graduates work across the country, where the Center’s reputation is highly regarded. For 14 of the last 15 consecutive years, the Center for Health Law Studies has earned the reputation as the nation’s premier health law program.

HEALTH LAW COURSES & SEMINARS Antitrust Law Bioethics and the Law (PL) Disability Law (PL) Employee Benefits Law FDA Law and Policy Fraud, Abuse and Health Care Regulation

EARN A CONCENTRATION IN HEALTH LAW Students pursuing a J.D. may earn a concentration in Health Law by completing a required course of study and specified cocurricular activities through the Center for Health Law Studies. The concentration allows students to explore and demonstrate a specialized interest in the study of health law. Requirements include: 10 credit hours of health law courses A publishable health law research paper Attendance and written analysis of five distinguished speaker presentations Practical health law experience DUAL-DEGREE PROGRAMS In cooperation with the Saint Louis University Center for Outcomes Research, the College for Public Health & Social Justice and the Center for Health Care Ethics, the Center for Health Law Studies offers four health law-related dual-degree programs. The dual-degree programs are designed to allow students to obtain two degrees in significantly less time than if obtained separately.

Juris Doctor/Master of Science in Health Outcomes Research & Evaluation Sciences (J.D./M.S.)

Health Care Compliance & Law

Juris Doctor/Master of Health Administration (J.D./M.H.A.)

Health Care Law

Juris Doctor/Master of Public Health - Health Management and Policy (J.D./M.P.H. - Health Management and Policy)

Health Care Regulation

Juris Doctor/Doctor of Philosophy in Health Care Ethics (J.D./Ph.D.)

Health Law Externship in DC

MASTER OF LAWS IN HEALTH LAW The Master of Laws (LL.M.) is an advanced degree designed to serve two types of lawyers – those seeking an in-depth introduction to the practice of health law and those who are currently practicing and wish to increase their exposure to new developments in health law. This highly selective program allows each student individual attention and close faculty supervision. Students are encouraged to complete scholarly writing, attend seminars and participate in directed research projects. Requirements for the Health Law LL.M. include: 24 credit hours of law courses

Health Law Agency Practice (E) Health Law Moot Court Competition Health Law, Policy and Advocacy I & II (E) HIPAA Privacy Law Information Privacy Law Insurance Law Public Health Law (PL) Transactional Health Care Practice Health Law Transactional Competition Seminar: Access to Health Care Seminar: Food and Drug Law Seminar: Innovation, Law and Policy in Biomedical Technologies

Master’s thesis of publishable quality Up to 6 credit hours of directed research

Seminar: Issues in Non-Profit Organizations

Up to 6 credit hours outside the law school

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Health Care Financing and Business Planning

(314) 977-8176 ROBERT GATTER

Director

AMY N. SANDERS

Associate Director

HEALTHLAW @SLU.EDU

HEALTH LAW SEMESTER IN WASHINGTON, D.C. Complex and fast-paced, the health care industry is highly regulated, with substantial regulation occurring at the federal level. During the Health Law Semester in Washington, D.C., law students clerk in a health-related federal agency for an entire semester. Students gain significant practical experience working with complex health care regulations. Additionally, they begin building a network of contacts within the federal government and in D.C. Students also enroll in Health Law Agency Practice, a complementary two-credit course addressing both professional responsibility issues that arise in agency practice and advanced topics in administrative law. Students earn 12 to 14 credits through experiential learning and coursework. Offered annually during the spring semester, this program is available to students enrolled in the health law concentration program, a health law dual-degree program or the health law LL.M. program.

ANNUAL HEALTH LAW SYMPOSIUM Each spring, the Center hosts a symposium featuring leading experts and scholars in a relevant field. Proceedings of the symposium are published in the Saint Louis University Journal of Health Law & Policy. Symposium topics focus on timely issues in health law and policy. Recent symposia have included: Public Health Law in the Era of Alternative Facts, Isolationism, and the One Percent (2018) Coping with Health Care Market Concentration (2017) Dying Fast & Slow: Improving Quality of Dying and Preventing Untimely Deaths (2016) The ADA at 25: Disability Rights and the Healthcare Workforce (2015)

HIGH PROFILE PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

RENOWNED SCHOLARS AND PRACTITIONERS

Through their affiliation with the Center for Health Law Studies, SLU LAW students obtain diverse hands-on experience in the area of health law.

Due to the Center for Health Law Studies’ strong national reputation, students are exposed to some of the best legal minds in the country.

SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF HEALTH LAW & POLICY The Saint Louis University Journal of Health Law & Policy is published bi-annually by the Center for Health Law Studies and a student editorial board. Law students participate in the Journal as staff and lead and issue editors. One issue each year is devoted to the publication of the proceedings of the Center for Health Law Studies’ annual symposium. The second issue is devoted to coverage of emerging issues within health law and policy.

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES Each academic year, the Center hosts several leading scholars and practitioners who shape health law and policy. Students have the opportunity to attend keynote lectures and then meet with the speakers to discuss timely health law and policy issues during small group sessions.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS COMPETITIONS Each year, health law students compete in national professional skills competitions. Our students participate in the National Health Law Moot Court Competition, the National Transactional Health Law Competition and the Health Law Regulatory & Compliance Competition. FIELD PLACEMENTS Field placements allow students to gain firsthand experience and may lead to full-time employment. Students are regularly placed in the following organizations within the St. Louis area: Ascension BJC Health System Express Scripts Hospital Sisters Health System Mercy Health Saint Louis University School of Medicine U.S. Attorneys’ Offices, Fraud Division

PRACTITIONER-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM The Practitioner-in-Residence program allows the Center to host a visiting health law attorney for several weeks each year. Students benefit from access to the practitioner through guest lectures, roundtable discussions, office hours and special events featuring the practitioner. HEALTH LAW SCHOLARS WEEKEND The Center for Health Law Studies and the American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics host the Health Law Scholars Workshop each fall at SLU LAW. This collegial forum allows new health law and bioethics faculty from law schools around the country to present works-in-progress and receive advice from experienced health law and bioethics scholars.

ACCESS TO YOUR FUTURE

SELECTED CITIES WITH HEALTH LAW ALUMNI

1,300+ ALUMNI NATIONWIDE

Students partner with the health law faculty and the Office of Career Services to develop and market skills attractive to employers seeking graduates with an advanced understanding of health law. SELECTED HEALTH LAW STUDENT SUMMER EXPERIENCES, IN ADDITION TO PRIVATE LAW FIRMS

SEATTLE

BJC Health Systems, St. Louis

BANGOR

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, Chicago Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta Centura Health, Denver The Cleveland Clinic, Ohio

CARSON CITY SAN FRANCISCO

Disability Rights, Chicago Families U.S.A., Washington, D.C.

SALT LAKE CITY

LAS VEGAS

The Mayo Clinic National Health Law Project, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles

OMAHA

LOS ANGELES TUCSON

Presence Health, Chicago

MEMPHIS

RALEIGH CHARLOTTE

DALLAS

Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston

AUSTIN

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, Washington, D.C.

NASHVILLE

ATLANTA

LAS CRUCES

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, Tenn. University of Colorado Hospital, Aurora

LOUISVILLE

ST. LOUIS TULSA

PHOENIX

National Rural Health Association, Washington, D.C.

PROVIDENCE NEW YORK CLEVELAND CHICAGO PITTSBURGH BALTIMORE INDIANAPOLIS WASHINGTON, D.C. CINCINNATI

DENVER KANSAS CITY COLORADO SPRINGS

The Johns Hopkins Health System Corporation, Baltimore Leo Pharma, Madison, N.J.

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ANCHORAGE ALASKA

HOUSTON

NEW ORLEANS

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U.S. Department of Justice SELECTED EMPLOYERS OF OUR HEALTH LAW ALUMNI Armstrong Teasdale LLP

Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.

Hospital Sisters Health System

Norton Rose Fulbright

Ascension

Express Scripts

Husch Blackwell LLP

Polsinelli

BJC Health Systems

Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.

King & Spalding LLP

Quarles & Brady LLP

Bryan Cave LLP

Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman, P.C. Lewis Rice L.C.

Centene Corporation

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

DLA Piper

Hogan Lovells

Ernst & Young

Hooper, Lundy & Bookman, P.C.

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services National Disability Rights Network Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services U.S. Department of Justice

Sandberg Phoenix & Von Gontard P.C. Washington University School of Medicine Sidley Austin LLP Texas Department of Insurance Thompson Coburn LLP The National Consumer Voice for U.S. Food and Drug Administration Quality Long Term Care

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Madrid, Spain

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The Center for International and Comparative Law offers robust coursework in international and comparative law, exciting study and research opportunities outside the U.S. and meaningful access to an experienced and dedicated faculty. Through its legal scholarship, educational programs, international opportunities and professional engagement, the Center has built and will continue to build alliances locally and internationally, enabling SLU LAW students to be prepared for transnational practice and to meet the needs of their clients in an increasingly global community. EARN A CONCENTRATION IN INTERNATIONAL AND COMPARATIVE LAW Students can earn a concentration in International and Comparative Law by completing a required course of study and specific co-curricular activities through the Center. Requirements include: 10 credit hours of international or comparative law courses A publishable research paper on an international or comparative law topic Attendance and written analysis of three distinguished speaker presentations Substantial practical experience Students also have the opportunity to earn applicable credits through SLU LAW’s robust study abroad program. More information can be found at law.slu.edu/centers/cicl. CAREER ACCESS Access to international practitioners and numerous study abroad options give students the opportunity to explore diverse career paths within the field of international and comparative law, including immigration law, international business law, international criminal law, human rights law and admiralty. PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE Center students are able to participate in the SLU LAW Legal Clinics and advocate for individuals or companies dealing with various international issues, including, but not limited to,

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immigration law. Field placement opportunities are available at Catholic Immigration Law Project, Interfaith Legal Services for Immigrants and Legal Services of Eastern Missouri. PROFESSIONAL SKILLS COMPETITIONS Each year Center students compete in the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition. Students in this competition brief and argue a hypothetical case on timely issues of international law before a moot International Court of Justice.

INTERNATIONAL AND COMPARATIVE LAW COURSES & SEMINARS Anthropology of Law (PL) Civil and Political Rights of Immigrants Comparative Human Rights (PL) Conflict of Laws Cross Border Litigation: Selected Topics (PL) Doing Business in Emerging Markets (PL) European Human Rights Law (PL) Global Health Law Health, Law and Justice in Developing Countries (PL) Immigration Law Information Privacy Law and the European Union International Business Transactions International Law (PL) International Refuge Law & Global Migration International Taxation (PL) International Trade Law

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Introduction to Civil Law Systems (PL)

Visiting Professor of Law, Former Judge of the European Court of Human Rights

National Security Phillip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition Protection of Rights in New Democracies (PL) Seminar: Citizenship, Human Rights & Social Justice (PL)

 VISITING SCHOLARS AND RESEARCHERS The Center hosts various visiting legal scholars and researchers. While drawing on the Center’s resources, visiting scholars and international researchers contribute to the rich intellectual climate at SLU LAW.

Seminar: Corporate Social Responsibility Seminar: Death Penalty Seminar: International Intellectual Property Law (PL)

(314) 977-2792 MONICA EPPINGER

Co-Director

MICHAEL KORYBUT

Co-Director

IRA H. TRAKO

Assistant Director

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22 BUILD A GLOBAL NETWORK Through agreements with international institutions, law students can choose among several distinctive programs to explore different cultures and legal systems. Students may participate in the summer law program after their first year of law school. A semester abroad is recommended in the fall semester of their third year.

STUDY ABROAD

SUMMER LAW PROGRAM IN MADRID SLU LAW’s most popular study abroad program is the ABA-approved Summer Law Program in Madrid held on Saint Louis University’s Madrid Campus. The Summer Law Program in Madrid builds on the Center’s strong comparative and international law focus by offering up to six credit hours of law courses taught by Spanish legal scholars and professors from SLU LAW. Classroom instruction is in English and the program includes guided site visits to various Spanish legal institutions, including Spain’s Constitutional Court and Spain’s Supreme Court or Spanish law firms. The program allows students to experience Spanish culture while expanding their knowledge of international and comparative law.

SEMESTER STUDY AT FOREIGN INSTITUTIONS FRANCE Students at SLU LAW who have the desire to study in France have three exchange programs available to experience French culture and French law. One of SLU LAW’s newest study abroad opportunities is at the Université de Toulouse, located in the south of France. This English language program, ideal for students without strong French language skills, has a particular strength in international business law. Students with strong French language skills have the option to study law at the Université d’Orléans or the Université Paris-Dauphine. The Dauphine exchange program allows for J.D. graduates of SLU LAW to apply to return to Paris after completing their J.D. degree in order to complete their master’s degree. The master’s degree makes the successful student eligible to sit for the French bar exam upon completion of an apprenticeship in France. IRELAND SLU LAW students may spend a semester at the University College, Cork, Ireland and receive credit toward their J.D. degree while gaining insight into European and international law.

SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP IN GERMANY The Ruhr-University in Bochum, Germany, offers research fellowships to SLU LAW students and new law faculty. Each fellowship covers a period of up to three months at the Ruhr-University. This fellowship is available to students with a sufficient command of the German language.

Eileen Haughey Searls Irish Student Exchange Scholarship Students studying abroad at the University College Cork have the opportunity to apply for the Eileen Haughey Searls Irish Student Exchange Scholarship. The scholarship can be used to for non-tuition expenses such as transportation, housing, books, fees and computer expenses. SWITZERLAND At the University of Bern, Switzerland, students may spend a semester in Switzerland and receive credit toward their J.D. degree while gaining insight into European and international law. Students attending the University of Bern may choose from courses offered in English, or if they have adequate command of French or German, they can enroll in courses taught in those languages at the University of Fribourg or the University of Bern, respectively.

GRADUATES OF THE FOREIGN LAWYER PROGRAMS ARE CURRENTLY WORKING IN COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD:

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Possible career opportunities with an International and Comparative Law concentration are: Private Law Firms In-House Counsel Federal Government / U.S. Military / U.S. Department of Commerce Non-Profit Organizations International Organizations / U.N. Agencies

DEGREE PROGRAMS FOR FOREIGN LAWYERS Students who are qualified to practice law or who have completed their first degree in another country may earn a U.S. law degree by enrolling in one of two degree programs for foreign lawyers at SLU LAW. LL.M. in American Law for Foreign Lawyers Two-Year J.D. for Foreign Lawyers Degree candidates enrolled in either of the two programs attend classes with U.S. law students in the traditional three-year J.D. program and participate fully in other academic and extracurricular opportunities at SLU LAW.

WHAT are FOREIGN LAWYER PROGRAM GRADUATES

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BANKRUPTCY 3% CIVIL RIGHTS 3% PUBLIC POLICY 3% INTERNATIONAL TAX 5%

OTHER 10%

CORPORATE LAW 32%

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW / COPYRIGHT 6% COMPLEX CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS 11%

IMMIGRATION LAW 14% BUSINESS LAW 13%

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Callis Family Professor of Law Co-Director, William C. Wefel Center for Employment Law

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Employment and labor law shape business profitability and worker quality of life, making it central to economic and social policies and to a wide range of legal practice. SLU LAW is one of the few law schools to provide a concentration in Employment Law to prepare students for this dynamic practice area. Founded in 1987, the William C. Wefel Center for Employment Law offers an extensive curriculum to provide students with the foundation for successful practice in the constantly evolving area of employment law. EARN A CONCENTRATION IN EMPLOYMENT LAW Students pursuing a J.D. may earn a concentration in Employment Law by completing a course of study through the Wefel Center for Employment Law. Requirements include: 11 credit hours of approved employment law coursework A paper of publishable quality on an employment law topic Students are also encouraged to participate in the Employment Law semester in Washington, D.C. program in the Spring of their third (or final) year. Students also have the opportunity to obtain externships through the School of Law Clinic with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board and the Civil Rights Enforcement Agency for the City of St. Louis (although the credits earned through these clinic externships will not count toward the concentration). AN UNPARALLELED LEARNING EXPERIENCE There are a few areas of law more relevant to modern society than the law governing the employment relationship. SLU LAW students studying employment law will learn about job security; legal regulation of wages, hours, military leave, family and medical leave; health and safety in the workplace; and employee benefits and qualified retirement plans.

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SEMESTER IN WASHINGTON

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In Spring 2013, the Center for Employment Law launched the Employment Law Semester in D.C. Designed to provide students with in-depth, practical experience in federal labor and employment regulation and policy, students have the opportunity to work nearly full time in a federal agency in the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capital, including the National Labor Relations Board and the EEOC.

Alternative Dispute Resolution Disability Law (PL) Employee Benefits Law Employment Discrimination Employment Law Information Privacy Law Labor Law Seminar: Invisible Labor Sports Law: Labor Wrangling Workersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Compensation

(314) 977-4537 MATTHEW BODIE

Co-Director

MIRIAM A. CHERRY

Co-Director

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STUDENT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES ART MARTIN MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIPS The Art Martin Memorial Fellowships are awarded to law students who are committed to working in public interest jobs focusing on worker rights. The fellowships are funded by the Art Martin Memorial Fellowship Fund. The fellowship stipends go to students who obtain volunteer (or low pay) positions for the summer with public interest or nonprofit organizations committed to worker rights. Examples of such organizations would include the NLRB, the EEOC and unions.

JACKSON LEWIS SCHOLARSHIP Thanks to a generous donation by Jackson Lewis P.C., the Wefel Center was able to provide scholarships in 2014 and 2016. Jackson Lewis has one of the most active employment litigation practices in the United States, with a current caseload of over 6,500 litigations and approximately 550 class actions. The Jackson Lewis Scholarship was awarded to law students with a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law.

UNIONS + NONPROFITS 4%

WHAT are EMPLOYMENT LAW GRADUATES

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OTHER BUSINESS 8% IN-HOUSE COUNSEL / HUMAN RESOURCES 12%

GOVERNMENT 16%

FIRMS / PRIVATE PRACTICE 60%

INFLUENCERS IN THE FIELD Wefel Center faculty are renowned in the field of employment law, lending their expertise in national media on critical topics such as gender and workplace discrimination, employment

“With the term ‘sharing economy’ under scrutiny, experts are casting about for substitutes. Miriam A. Cherry, a Saint Louis University law professor, recommends the ‘on-demand’ economy.” - The Whatchamacallit Economy, The New York Times

Professor Matt Bodie records an episode of SLU LAW Summations podcast

issues in the gig economy and labor disputes. They have written extensively in both consumer and academic publications across the country.

“Thanks to the internet’s tendency to call out bad behavior, lower-level employees are now held to the same standard. An employer’s interest in a social-media snafu is quite obvious when a restaurant employee takes a photo of, shall we say, the mishandling of food, or when a daycare worker posts about her hatred of children. But nowadays, even an employee’s personal misbehavior or misguided Facebook rant can blow back against an employer.” - Excerpt from the opinion piece by Professor Matt Bodie, The Internet Wants You to Lose Your Job, Quartz Magazine

“‘Enforcing discrimination law in contexts outside of employment – housing, voting rights, disability – is part of the Department [of Justice]’s mandate, meaning its stance on such issues carries more weight than other employers’, says Marcia McCormick, an employment law professor at Saint Louis University School of Law.” - Why Trump’s Justice Department Just Increased the Stakes In the Fight for LGBT Workplace Rights, Fortune Magazine

Professor Miriam Cherry and Percy Green, the named plaintiff in the landmark case McDonnell Douglas Corp v. Green, with students at a lecture in Scott Hall

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Professor

D EDI C ATE D A ND IN N OVATI V E

FACULTY

S L U L AW I S K N O W N F O R A C U LT U R E O F C O L L E G I A L I T Y A N D S U P P O R T, I N D I V I D U A L I Z E D AT T E N T I O N A N D A P P R O A C H A B L E FA C U LT Y A N D S TA F F.

Students consistently comment on the quality of the instruction and substantive knowledge gained in the classroom, as well as how engaged the faculty and staff are outside of the classroom in providing advice, guidance and support to their educational, professional and personal development. The faculty are also deeply committed to research, and their level of excellence has been acknowledged with numerous local and national awards. 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 the Federal Trade Commission, as well as through national media interviews and publications.

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There is something about the commitment to service and to others that I see reflected in our students. It infuses the whole law school and it makes it a very special place. A place where we do talk about what it means to serve the greater good.â&#x20AC;? SIDNEY WATSON

Jane and Bruce Robert Professor of Law, Center for Health Law Studies

BUSINESS LAW ASSOCIATION

STUDENT ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAW SOCIETY

LAW STUDENTS FOR LIFE AMERICAN CONSTITUTION SOCIETY

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FAMILY LAW ASSOCIATION

ASIAN-AMERICAN LAW STUDENT ASSOCIATION CRIMINAL LAW SOCIETY EMPLOYMENT LAW ASSOCIATION

BLACK L AW STUDENTS ASSOCIATION HEALTH LAW ASSOCIATION

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 to make a difference in the lives of others.

STUDENT BAR ASSOCIATION

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.

THE TAX CLUB

INTERNATIONAL LAW STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

IF WHEN HOW: LAWYERING FOR REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE

FEDERALIST SOCIETY FIRST CHAIR SOCIETY HISPANIC L AW STUDENTS ASSOCIATION

SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT LAW ASSOCIATION SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF HEALTH LAW & POLICY

SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY LAW JOURNAL

STUDENT INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW ASSOCIATION

STREET LAW

OUTLAWS

LAW STUDENTS’ ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION

STUDENT-RUN ORGANIZATIONS

LAW STUDENTS FOR VETERANS ADVOCACY PHI ALPHA DELTA

THE JUSTICE AND EQUITY COLLABORATIVE

BRADY CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT GUN VIOLENCE PHI DELTA PHI WOMEN LAW STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

PUBLIC INTEREST LAW GROUP

LEGAL RESEARCH SA INT LO UI S UN I V ER S I T Y IS ON E OF T H E TOP RE S E ARC H UN I V ER S I TIE S IN T H E COU N T RY. The Vincent C. Immel Law Library is the primary research destination for the School of Law. The library boasts an impressive research collection of some 700,000 titles with an ever-increasing amount of material available online. Each SLU LAW student is assigned a personal reference librarian who is available to assist with the research process throughout the studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time in law school and beyond.

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90K+ JOURNALS AVAILABLE AS FULL TEXTS OR ABSTRACTS

400+ DATABASES ON-SITE RESEARCH SUPPORT AVAILABLE FROM J.D./M.L.S. REFERENCE LIBRARIANS AND EXPERIENCED STAFF

THE VINCENT C. IMMEL LAW LIBRARY

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Associate Professor; Supervisor, Entrepreneurship and Community Development Clinic; Associate Dean for Experiential Education

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D U R I N G T H E I R T E N U R E AT T H E S C H O O L , S L U L AW S T U D E N T S L E A R N H O W T O E F F E C T I V E LY R E P R E S E N T A N D A D V O C AT E F O R P E O P L E F R O M A L L B A C KG R O U N D S .

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. Through courses, legal clinics, competitions and specialized classes, students are able to develop and improve their skills in a variety of settings.

The work that the Legal Clinic does is impactful —not only for individual clients we represent but for the legal community as a whole. My experience has been great because it afforded me, as the student practitioner, the opportunity to apply concepts and principles learned from courses such as Contracts and Civil Procedure in a meaningful way.” DASHAWN CASON (ANTICIPATED ’19)

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CLINICAL PROGRAM

S L U L AW S T U D E N T S A R E G I V E N M A N Y U N I Q U E O P P O R T U N I T I E S TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OTHERS. The SLU LAW Legal Clinics offer upper division students invaluable practical experience while providing needed pro bono legal services to the community. Through four in-house clinics, several specialty programs and dozens of field placement opportunities, including field and judicial process placements; clinic students serve the community and gain experience to practice law. Clinic students have a variety of choices to hone their legal skills. Faculty-supervised students are able to try civil litigation cases; defend or prosecute criminal cases; serve in judicial clerkships; provide representation on transactional and intellectual property matters; and mediate conflicts. Students receive credit for their participation.

36K HRS OF FREE LEGAL SERVICE PROVIDED ANNUALLY BY THE LEGAL CLINICS

$4M+ OF FREE LEGAL SERVICE PROVIDED ANNUALLY BY THE LEGAL CLINICS

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(314) 977-2778 LEGAL CLINICS @SLU.EDU

IN-HOUSE CLINICAL PROGRAMS

BUSINESS LAW & INNOVATION CLINIC

The Business Law & Innovation (BLI) Clinic provides transactional and regulatory representation to entrepreneurs, innovators, small businesses, and tech and social enterprises, and seeks to positively impact the St. Louis region. Opportunities for students in BLI include: representing entrepreneurs, innovators, and business enterprises in a variety of transactional and regulatory

matters; structuring business entities and drafting governance documentation; advising entrepreneurs, innovators and enterprises on intellectual property rights; and providing counseling for businesses entities and entrepreneurs. Students also have the opportunity to receive certification before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

CRIMINAL DEFENSE CLINIC

In the Criminal Defense Clinic, students represent clients charged with criminal offenses. The Criminal Defense Clinic specializes in representing people whose serious mental illness has caused them to come into contact with the criminal justice system.

With the assistance of a full-time social worker, the Criminal Defense Clinic seeks to provide a holistic solution to a clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legal and social needs. Students are active in all aspects of representation, including obtaining records, negotiating plea deals, taking depositions, and preparing for trial.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CLINIC

The Entrepreneurship and Community Development (ECD) Clinic provides transactional representation to entrepreneurs, nonprofits, community groups and small businesses. ECD clients seek to positively impact the St. Louis community in a variety of ways, including neighborhood revitalization, job creation, producing and preserving affordable housing, offering needed goods and services, and working to generate solutions to common community problems.

Opportunities for students in the ECD Clinic may include representing entrepreneurs and small business enterprises in a variety of transactional and regulatory matters; preparing for and conducting real estate closings; drafting organizational documents and contracts; providing counseling for small businesses and nonprofit organizations; and working with clients to address policy-related issues.

CIVIL ADVOCACY CLINICS

The Civil Advocacy Clinic offers students opportunities to work on a wide variety of legal matters, including both litigation and appeals. In the Civil Advocacy Clinic, students handle a variety of lawsuits in state and federal court, including those focused on civil rights issues, consumer protection matters, landlord-tenant disputes, and municipal ordinance violations.

Students also work on larger complex litigation matters, often in collaboration with other law firms. In addition, students may represent clients in appeals before the Missouri Court of Appeals.

40 EACH SEMESTER, STUDENTS CAN PARTICIPATE IN A FIELD PLACEMENT WITH PRACTICING LAWYERS IN THE LEGAL FIELD OF THEIR INTEREST WHILE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A SLU LAW FULL-TIME FACULTY MEMBER. SOME ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDE:

HEALTH LAW

ACLU

BJC Health System

Attorney General’s Office

Hospital Sisters Health System

FIELD PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

CIVIL LITIGATION & PUBLIC INTEREST

Catholic Legal Immigration Project (CILP)

Mercy

Catholic Legal Assistance Ministry (CLAM)

Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Legal Services (Illinois and Missouri)

SSM Health - St. Louis

St. Louis City Counselor’s Offices

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

St. Louis County Counselor’s Offices EEOC

TRIAL WORK & CRIMINAL LAW

TAX & TRANSACTIONAL WORK

State Prosecutors’ Office in Illinois State Prosecutors’ Office in St. Louis City State Prosecutors’ Office in St. Louis County United States Attorney’s Office in Illinois United States Attorney’s Office in Missouri

State Prosecutors’ Office in Illinois State Prosecutors’ Office in St. Louis City State Prosecutors’ Office in St. Louis County

JUDICIAL PROCESS FIELD PLACEMENT

Students are placed with judges in state and federal trial and appellate courts where they work as part-time clerks. Depending on the chambers, students engage in extensive legal research, draft a series of legal memoranda relevant to the case under submission, as well as observe hearings, trials and other court

proceedings from the unique perspective of the judge and his or her chambers. In the spring semester, students also have the opportunity to work at the Missouri Court of Appeals for the Eastern District. During the summer, students can also participate in a field placement with a Missouri Supreme Court judge.

CLINICS IN ACTION STUDENTS ADVOCATE FOR GERIATRIC PAROLE Clinic students testified before the Missouri House Crime Prevention Committee in March of 2017 in support of HB 726, known as the “Geriatric Parole” bill. Students told stories of clinic clients who would benefit from the bill, and they cited studies showing that elderly prisoners who are released have an extremely low recidivism rate. ECD CLINIC PAVES THE WAY FOR SAFER NEIGHBORHOODS The Lewis Place neighborhood in St. Louis was in need of repair. Streets were riddled with potholes, sidewalks had fallen into disrepair, curbs were nonexistent. These problems and more had left residents feeling unsafe, neglected by the city and unable to effectively get around. The Entrepreneurship and Community Development Clinic took on the project. Together with supervisor Dana Malkus, clinic students were able to successfully negotiate contracts with the city and work out the details of the repairs. CLINIC STUDENTS SUCCESSFULLY REPRESENT PLAINTIFF IN JURY TRIAL In February of 2017 Emily Bell and Ryan Reed got real-world experience by representing a plaintiff in a consumer case as lead counsel in a jury trial. The duo was guided by civil litigation clinic supervisor John Ammann, McDonnell Professor of Justice in American Society. REPRESENTATION BEFORE U.S. PATENT & TRADEMARK OFFICE Students, with faculty supervision, are able to assist St. Louis’ burgeoning startup and entrepreneur community to jump-start

their business and to protect their logo, brands and creative works used in commerce. Since the Trademark Clinic started in 2014, students have participated in 66 trademark prosecutions for clients of the ECD Clinic. To date, students, with faculty supervision have assisted more than 100 entrepreneurs and small businesses through final publication on 51 new trademarks. Many entrepreneurs, like Arch Grant award winner Tallyfy, a cloud-based workflow management software designed for businesses of any size, have been helped by clinic students.Originally based in London, Tallyfy has obtained three published trademarks in the United States with the help of the ECD Clinic.

BUSINESS LAW & INNOVATION CLINIC PROVIDES WORKSHOP FOR STARTUPS Professor Patricia Lee and BLI Clinic students presented a free workshop at ITEN, a startup community networking organization. The workshop addressed everyday legal issues that startups face, including the types of legal entities, how to best manage your IP and key contract pitfalls related to employees, contractors and vendors.

As part of the affiliation with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, students from the Entrepreneurship and Community Development Clinic also are invited to visit the USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. The partnership allows for the clinical offering in trademark and patent law. CLINICS ADDRESS DIVERSITY, IMMIGRATION AND EDUCATION The Legal Clinics partnered with organizations like the NAACP and Catholic Legal Assistance Ministry to provide training to lawyers, parents, teachers and students on topics like school suspension, LITIGATION CLINIC CLEARS THE WAY FOR HEPATITIS C immigration and refugees. Through their work, the Clinic CURE FOR MISSOURI MEDICAID RECIPIENTS faculty and students have played host to critical discussions and Thousands of Missouri Medicaid recipients who suffer from learning around important topics in our changing legal landscape. hepatitis C will now be able to get life-saving medication that will NORTHSIDE FOOD HUB WORKSHOPS cure their disease after the Clinic successfully brought litigation In Spring 2017, the U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded a grant against the Missouri Department of Social Services. Working to Northside Community Housing to establish a northside Food closely with Saint Louis University School of Medicine’s Dr. Bruce Hub and to provide training of food entrepreneurs at Annie Malone Bacon, the Clinic students successfully advocated for a change Children & Family Services Center. In conjunction, Clinic students in policy that would give Medicaid recipients access to a new and faculty provided a startup workshop on available ownership and medication that would cure hepatitis C with an eight-week regimen. rental programs in St. Louis.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPECIALIZED PRACTICE SLU L AW partners with many prestigious institutions to provide students opportunities to expand their experience beyond the rigorous academic curriculum. These opportunities give students the option to focus on a specific legal issue or area of practice.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION St. Louis is home to a booming startup ecosystem and SLU LAW is right in the center. Students are invited to participate in the Business Law & Innovation Clinic, where they are able to participate in obtaining trademarks for local startups through a partnership with the United States Patent & Trademark Office.The Clinic also partners with local startup organizations including ITEN, an entrepreneurship community networking and support organization. Students interested in entrepreneurship are encouraged to choose from a variety of relevant courses such as Intellectual Property Survey, Entrepreneurship Law, Transactional Drafting and Business Associations.

DEATH PENALTY As a law school driven by a social justice mission, it is no surprise that many students are interested in working with clients on death row. Through a partnership with Phillips Black, a nonprofit, public interest law practice dedicated to providing the highest quality of legal representation to prisoners in the United States sentenced to the severest penalties under law, students are able to advocate for death row inmates. Together with the Phillips Black attorneys located in the SLU LAW building, students have been successful in staying an execution in Missouri and assisting with vital research that will inform the Missouri court system going forward. Students interested in death penalty work are invited to take the Death Penalty seminar taught annually by Phillips Black attorneys.

IMMIGRATION For decades, SLU LAW has partnered with Catholic Legal Assistance Ministry (CLAM) to provide pro bono legal services and equal justice to the poor and marginalized in the St. Louis region. Located within the SLU LAW building, students in the CLAM field placement work in the Immigration Law Project. The project guides immigrants in applying for citizenship, averts deportations and establishes guardianship for minors who arrive in the United States without their parents. Students choosing this field placement are encouraged to take the Immigration Law course taught by Professor Richard Middleton, a practicing immigration attorney and expert on immigration law.

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Associate Professor; Director, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Initiatives; Supervisor, Business Law & Innovation Clinic

COURTROOM

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ADVOCACY PROGRAMS

FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN LEARNING THE ART AND PRACTICE O F A D V O C A C Y, S L U L AW P R O V I D E S U N I Q U E C O U R S E S A N D O U T S TA N D I N G E X T R A C U R R I C U L A R O P P O R T U N I T I E S .

TRIAL ADVOCACY AND EVIDENCE AND ADVOCACY The trial advocacy program at SLU LAW provides students with an in-depth and comprehensive introduction to the art of courtroom advocacy. Director of Trial Advocacy Professor Tom Stewart is an award-winning trial attorney with 24 years of trial experience. Students learn courtroom advocacy from the perspective of experienced practicing attorneys and are expected to demonstrate their learnings in a half-day final trial. Unique to the SLU LAW experience is the school’s Evidence and Advocacy course for upper division students. The course combines the study of rules of evidence with the art of courtroom advocacy for an extremely valuable integrated theory-to-practice learning experience.

COMPETITIONS SLU LAW’s Trial Advocacy Program feeds into the Trial Team. The Trial Team is coached by local practicing attorneys and competes in regional and national trial competitions. SLU LAW has earned a national reputation as a successful trial advocacy program through the strong performances and numerous awards earned by our students.

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 ethics and engaging in fellowship. The SLU LAW Inn of Court specifically focuses on trial advocacy and litigation aspects of the law.

MOOT COURT The Moot Court Program at SLU LAW introduces students to written and oral advocacy in the American appellate court system. Moot Court is an extension of the law school’s legal writing program and offers students the opportunity to advance both written and oral advocacy skills. Director of Appellate Advocacy Paige Canfield is an experienced appellate attorney who continues to practice in addition to teaching. Students who excel in Moot Court I are invited to take Moot Court II.

COMPETITIONS Students in the Moot Court Program have the unique opportunity to compete in prestigious national competitions each year to develop their appellate brief drafting and oral argument skills.

TRANSACTIONAL WORK Many lawyers practice 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.

DELINE ETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM The Deline Ethics and Professionalism Program is part of an overarching program that starts during the students’ first year and explores the ethical and professionalism issues integral to the practice of law.

SLU LAW SERVICE DAY

PU T TING

PURPOSE I N TO

PRACTICE

PUBLIC SERVICE

LIVING THE JESUIT MISSION Integrated among the law books, the briefs and the oral and written arguments is SLU LAW’s commitment to social justice. It is the cornerstone principle of a SLU LAW education that reflects our students’ and faculty’s focus on community, academic excellence and public service embodying the Jesuit mission. The mission of Saint Louis University School of Law is to advance the understanding and development of law and prepare students to achieve professional success and personal satisfaction through leadership and service to others. SLU LAW provides tangible opportunities for students to see the law — and the power of what the law can do — by offering opportunities, including fellowships, 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.

During my time at SLU LAW I have had the opportunity to network with many attorneys, circuit and district judges, and other legal professionals. SLU LAW and the dedication to social justice has empowered me to explore all avenues leading to a possible solution by providing me with the opportunities to make a difference.” BRITTANY SHAW (ANTICIPATED ’19)

BRITTANY

STUDENTS WORKING IN PUBLIC INTEREST POSITIONS DURING SUMMER M O N T H S I S O N LY PA R T O F T H E S T O R Y—T H R O U G H O U T T H E Y E A R T H E S L U L AW C O M M U N I T Y E X E M P L I F I E S O U R M I S S I O N B Y:

Beginning our school year with a day of service where we send more than 260 people into the community for projects and fellowship.

Welcoming our country’s newest citizens by hosting naturalization ceremonies in our courtroom.

Engaging the community through student organization-led service projects that range from raising funds for local organizations to teaching area high school students about the law.

Mentoring St. Louis youth through programs aimed to encourage higher education opportunities and programs that expose them to careers in law.

FELLOWSHIPS THESE FELLOWSHIPS PROVIDE FUNDING TO STUDENTS WORKING IN U N PA I D O R L O W-PA I D P U B L I C I N T E R E S T A N D P U B L I C S E R V I C E W O R K : • IRVIN & MAGGIE DAGEN PUBLIC INTEREST FELLOWSHIP • BERT COOPER PUBLIC INTEREST FELLOWSHIP • THE HONORABLE MICHAEL B. CALVIN MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP • THE HONORABLE TERRY I. ADELMAN FEDERAL JUDICIAL FELLOWSHIP — JUDICIARY AND THE COURTS • THE HONORABLE RICHARD B. TEITELMAN MEMORIAL STUDENT FELLOWSHIP FUND — LEGAL SERVICES OF EASTERN MISSOURI • ART MARTIN MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP — WORKER-RIGHTS • SIMON FAMILY FELLOW — IMMIGRATION • THE HONORABLE JOSEPH J. SIMEONE MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP — JUDICIARY AND THE COURTS • THE ELECTED PUBLIC OFFICE FELLOWSHIP — ELECTED PUBLIC SERVICE

CLAUDIA

CUBIAS

SHONTE

JAMISON

MARTIN

HUTCHINS

BRANDON

HALL

3L Part-Time

4L Part-Time

My family came to America from El Salvador seeking asylum during the civil war. They had to maneuver through the court systems with no knowledge of how the laws worked. As I learned more about my family’s migration story and the obstacles they faced, I became interested in wanting to help others in similar situations. I have been able to do this through the Simon Family Fellowship, which provides funding to students working in immigration law. Working at Reprieve, an NGO focusing on international human rights, I have been able to put into practice what SLU LAW has taught me about public service, including drafting memos for children seeking asylum and working on a variety of inadmissibility waivers.

I have always been interested in public service and came to law school with my master’s degree in social work. I instantly gravitated to politics and became intrigued with learning more about being an elected official. As a part-time law student, having access to public service fellowship opportunities allows me the flexibility to set my own hours and still maintain my other life responsibilities. The Elected Public Office Fellowship, which provides funding for students working with elected officials, enables me to gain firsthand experience and affords me endless networking opportunities. I am thankful that SLU LAW recognizes that exposure to various career options highlights the endless opportunities that a law degree provides.

Since starting law school, I have always known that I wanted to be involved in public interest law, but I did not have any specific expectations. The Calvin Fellowship provided me an opportunity to work in the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office. While there, I completed a memorandum assessing the death penalty for a suspected defendant. Having interned at the Missouri State Public Defender’s Office in St. Louis County through the Dagen Fellowship the prior summer, this assignment was met with some challenges. Ultimately, I was grateful to gain experience in public interest criminal law from vastly differing perspectives.

The social justice mission was a large part of my decision to come to SLU LAW because the school’s emphasis on a commitment to the greater good was a message that really resonated with me. More than that, it is not simply a message that is delivered and then forgotten. Rather, every day, the faculty, staff and student body put this message into action in efforts to truly make a difference in the community. My 1L summer, I was able to intern at the Missouri State Public Defender’s Office in St. Louis County through funding from the Dagen Fellowship. This past summer, I was awarded a Simeone Fellowship and clerked for the Missouri Court of Appeals, where I had the opportunity to research and write opinions for multiple appellate judges.

EXCEL I N A

CO M P E TIT IV E L EG A L M A R K E TP L AC E THE NON-TRADITIONAL CAREER FAIR

S L U L AW P R E PA R E S I T S G R A D U AT E S TO SUCCEED IN NUMEROUS FIELDS.

Across the nation, SLU LAW alumni work at small, medium and large 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.

SLU LAW ’s location in downtown St. Louis allowed me to participate in internships during the school year that wouldn’t have been possible at other schools. This experience was crucial in securing a clerkship at the Missouri Supreme Court and a job at a St. Louis law firm after law school.” PAUL BRUSATI (’15)

PUBLIC INTEREST CAREER FAIR

CAREER SERVICES

100%

SLU LAW

NATIONAL

80%

60%

T H E O F F I C E O F C A R E E R S E R V I C E S S TA N D S R E A D Y TO HELP YOU MEET YOUR CAREER GOALS.

40%

20%

Staffed by knowledgeable J.D.s who all have 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 opportunities throughout their career transitions.

THE NATIONAL OVERALL EMPLOYMENT RATE FOR ALL LAW SCHOOLS FROM THE CLASS OF 2017 WAS 88.6%. SLU LAWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S EMPLOYMENT RATE FOR THE CLASS OF 2017 WAS 94.15%.*

L AW. S LU.ED U/C A R E ER S JUDICIAL CLERK 1.37% PUBLIC INTEREST 7.58%

WHAT are SLU LAW GRADUATES

DO I N G

GOVERNMENT 13.63%

PRIVATE PRACTICE 56.34%

BUSINESS + INDUSTRY 21.08%

*AS OF MARCH 15, 2018, 3.89% OF THE CLASS OF 2017 WERE SEEKING EMPLOYMENT AS REPORTED TO THE ABA AND NALP. THE NATIONAL UNEMPLOYED SEEKING WAS 7.7%. FULL ABA STANDARD 509 DISCLOSURES ARE AVAILABLE AT LAW.SLU.EDU/ABA-REQUIRED-DISCLOSURES.

AT WORK

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GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC INTEREST

St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office

COMPANIES AND ASSOCIATIONS

Armstrong Teasdale LLP

American Civil Liberties Union

St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office

American Bar Association

Baker & Hostetler LLP

ArchCity Defenders

U.S.A.F. JAG Corps

American Medical Association

Baker & McKenzie LLP

Circuit Attorney for the City of St. Louis

U.S. Congress

Anheuser-Busch InBev

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP

Federal Bureau of Investigation

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

Ascension Health

Dentons

Federal Public Defender

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

Bunge North America

Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.

Illinois Appellate Courts

U.S. Department of Justice

Carolinas Health Care System

Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.

Illinois Attorney General

U.S. Department of Treasury

Centene

Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman, P.C.

Illinois Department of Public Health

U.S. District Courts

BJC Health Care

Hogan Lovells

Illinois Environmental Regulatory Group

U.S. Food & Drug Administration

The Boeing Company

Husch Blackwell LLP

Internal Revenue Service

U.S. House of Representatives

Edward Jones

Ice Miller LLP

Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation

U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement

Emerson Electric

Jones Day

Legal Services of Eastern Missouri

U.S.M.C. JAG Corps

Enterprise Holdings Inc.

King & Spaulding LLP

Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office

U.S. Navy JAG Corps

Ernst & Young

Kutak Rock LLP

Missouri Attorney General

U.S. Patent & Trademark Office

Express Scripts

Latham & Watkins LLP Lathrop & Gage LLP Lewis, Rice & Fingersh

Missouri Court of Appeals Missouri Department of Social Services MIssouri Foundation for Health Missouri House of Representatives

U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission

FedEx

U.S. Secret Service

HM Risk & Benefits

Mayer Brown Polsinelli Sandberg Phoenix & Von Gontard P.C. Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP Sidley Austin Spencer Fane LLP Stinson Leonard Street LLP Thompson Coburn LLP

Missouri Protection & Advocacy Services U.S. Postal Service Missouri State Public Defender System Missouri Supreme Court Phillips Black Project Presidential Management Fellows Program

Integrated Benefits, Inc. JP Morgan Chase Macy’s Inc. Magellan Health Services Mercy Monsanto Corporation Morgan Stanley Nestlé Purina Polaris Management Partners Scottrade

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SSM Health University of Maryland Medical System Wells Fargo

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Saint Louis University School of Law calls Scott Hall home, a 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 SLUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s social justice mission, and with courthouses, government agencies, top law firms and corporations just steps away, the proximity presents tremendous opportunities to strengthen the connection between students and the legal and business communities. As home to more than 1,600 businesses and nearly 90,000 jobs, downtown offers the highest concentration of legal, financial, government and creative businesses in the region. Additionally, SLU LAW is within walking distance to numerous civic and cultural experiences, such as the Peabody Opera House, City Museum, City Garden, Busch Stadium, Enterprise Center and the Gateway Arch. Festivals and runs regularly occur directly across the street from Scott Hall in the neighboring Kaufman and Poelker parks.

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Missouri Court of Appeals

Tucker Blvd.

14th St.

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The MX

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St. Louis Public Library 18th St.

TO GRAND CENTER AND SOUTH CAMPUS (5 mins.)

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70 B r o a d w ay

55 64 44

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NO.

HAPPIEST CITY FOR JOB-SEEKING COLLEGE GRADUATES

MOST CHARITABLE CITY

BEST AMERICAN CITY FOR RECENT COLLEGE GRADUATES TO LIVE 2018

ST. LOUIS

NO. TIME

WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS

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NO.

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FORTUNE 1000 COMPANIES WITH HEADQUARTERS IN ST. LOUIS

F U R TH E R

QUESTIONS

APPLY TO L AW SCHOOL T H E A P P L I C AT I O N P R O C E S S F O R T H E J .D. P R O G R A M I S O U T L I N E D B E L O W. L AW.S LU.ED U/A PPLY

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS SLU LAW offers full-time and part-time (day or evening) programs. 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(c), but are extremely rare. Registration for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) and the LSAC Letter of Recommendation Service (LOR) is required. 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 conducts a holistic review of each application and 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.

BUT IF YOU D O H AV E Q U E S T I O N S ... If you have a question regarding the admission process or need an accommodation, we encourage you to contact the Office of Admissions.

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, as well as 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. 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 page 63 or visit LSAC.org for information and instructions). Two letters are 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.

(314) 977-2800 LAWADMISSIONS @SLU.EDU Below, L to R:

ALY RICCI, ESQ.

Assistant Director of Admissions

J.P. BONNET-LABOY, J.D. Assistant Director of Admissions

CARMEN SUMMERS Administrative Secretary

MICHAEL KOLNIK, ESQ. Dean of Admissions

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 through the LSAC website. Additional information about the LSAC Recommendation Service is available at LSAC.org. INTERNATIONAL J.D. 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) and submit a TOEFL or IELTS score. We must receive an applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s official TOEFL or IELTS score report before evaluation of the application will begin. Foreign transcripts and transcripts of any postsecondary work (greater than one academic year) completed outside the United States (including its territories) or Canada must be submitted to the LSAC J.D. Credential Assembly Service (CAS). TWO-YEAR J.D. FOR FOREIGN LAWYERS The Two-Year J.D. for Foreign Lawyers at SLU LAW is a

18 SCHOLARS

two-year, full-time program for lawyers who have completed their first law degree in a foreign jurisdiction and would like to enhance their ability to engage in a global law practice by earning a U.S. law degree. The program is designed to be completed in four semesters and allows graduates of the program to sit for the bar in any U.S. state. For more information, go to law.slu.edu/Centers/ cicl/two-year-jd-foreign-lawyers. 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 seven-week Summer Institute includes a substantive first semester course and a course in legal skills. Students who successfully complete this program are accepted into the School of Law for the fall semester. For more information, go to law.slu.edu/admissions/jd-program/summer-institute.

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 law.slu.edu/admissions/jd-program/transfer-applicants. 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 law.slu.edu/admissions/jd-program/ transfer-applicants. 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 law.slu.edu/ academics/degree-programs/llm-programs.

MORE THAN

150

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 in 2000 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, 2019.

STUDENTS HAVE RECEIVED THE DISTINCTION OF BEING AN 1843 SCHOLAR

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

An applicant’s file is complete when the School has received:

A P P L I C AT I O N

FEE

A COMPLETED SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW APPLICATION

A COMPLETE CREDENTIAL ASSEMBLY SERVICE LAW SCHOOL REPORT

TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION*

PERSONAL STATEMENT

RÉSUMÉ

OFFICIAL TOEFL OR IELTS 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. SLU LAW makes admissions offers on a rolling basis, so it is to your advantage to complete your application early in the application cycle. SLU LAW does not charge an application fee.

IMPORTANT DATES SEPTEMBER 1 The application process begins. NOVEMBER The Admissions Committee begins reviewing completed applications. *Send letters of recommendation to: Law School Admission Council 662 Penn Street PO Box 8508 Newtown PA 18940-8508 Phone: (215) 968-1001

DECEMBER 1 The first round of admissions decisions is made. FEBRUARY 1 Applicants seeking consideration for merit-based scholarships,

including the 1843 full-tuition scholarship, should complete their application prior to February 1, 2019. MAY 1 The majority of admissions decisions will be made by May 1. LATE JULY Applications will be accepted until the cycle ends in late July.

SNAPSHOT

OF T H E

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STATES REPRESENTED + DC

AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, MS, ND, NJ, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT

OF STUDENTS RECEIVED A MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIP

50%

87.5%

12.5%

MALE

23%

MINORITY

UNDERGRADUATE INSTITUTIONS REPRESENTED

85%

168

STUDENTS ENROLLED

FULL-TIME

154 MEDIAN LSAT SCORE 3.38 MEDIAN GPA

FEMALE

PART-TIME

(75TH TO 25TH PERCENTILE: 157–150)

(75TH TO 25TH PERCENTILE: 3.70–3.13)

FULL-TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS

PAYING FOR L AW SCHOOL S T U D E N T S AT S L U L AW H AV E A N U M B E R O F R E S O U R C E S AVA I L A B L E T O H E L P M E E T E D U C AT I O N A L E X P E N S E S . L AW. S LU.ED U/F I N A N CES

Saint Louis Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 assistant director of student financial services and financial education in the School of Law. SCHOLARSHIPS Saint Louis University School of Law awards merit-based scholarships to highly qualified, admitted students. Applicants who wish to be considered for our full-tuition 1843 Scholarship must apply by February 1, 2019. There is no deadline for all other levels of scholarship and all applications will receive consideration for a scholarship award. For those who qualify, scholarship notification is included in the acceptance materials. All merit scholarships are awarded based on a full file review that includes consideration of 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 2019-2020 academic year, students will be required to file the 2019-2020 FAFSA using their 2017 federal income tax return information. Students can file the FAFSA online at fafsa.gov no earlier than October 1, 2018, and should have the results sent to Saint Louis University 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.

eligibility for the Direct PLUS loan. The borrower must not have adverse credit history. The application is available annually after April 1 via studentloans.gov. PRIVATE LOANS Students who cannot borrow federal loans typically use private loans from banks or credit unions. These loans may have higher interest rates, more stringent credit requirements than federal loans and may also require payments while in school.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS International students must make financial arrangements before studies at Saint Louis University can begin. Federal aid is not FEDERAL DIRECT UNSUBSIDIZED LOAN available to international students on an F1 or F2 student visa, Saint Louis University participates in the William D. Ford Direct J1 or J2 exchange visitor visa or a G series visa. Private loans are Loan Program. All admitted students who file a FAFSA will be available to international students; however, most lenders require reviewed for federal Direct Unsubsidized loan eligibility. that a U.S. citizen or permanent resident co-sign the loan. FEDERAL DIRECT PLUS LOAN A student must complete a 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

TUITION AND FEES

J .D. A N D L L . M . P R O G R A M S The 2018–2019 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. 2019–2020 tuition will be determined by the SLU Board of Trustees in the Spring 2019 semester.

TUITION Full-time (12+ hours)

$20,750 per semester

Part-time (8–11 hours)

$15,130 per semester

Hourly per semester (1–7 hours)

$1,970 per hour

Summer 2018 (1–3 hours)

$1,310 per hour

Summer 2018 (4–7 hours)

$5,000

Law Program in Madrid

$5,120

DEPOSITS (non-refundable) Application Fee

First Advance Tuition Deposit (due April 1)

$250

Final Advance Tuition Deposit (due June 1)

$350

Summer Institute Administrative/Materials Fee (if applicable)

Student Activity Fee University Parking (optional) University Health Insurance (optional) Late Registration Fee (if applicable)

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$50

FEES University Fee

SCHEDULE A TOUR

$297 (Full-Time) $175 (Part-Time) $30

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$95-$775 $1,143-$3,429 $50

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ADMISSION, GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS, GENERAL REGULATIONS AND CURRICULA

AT SECURITYREPORT.SLU.EDU. THE REPORT PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO CRIME PREVENTION, FIRE SAFETY,

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