Southern University Law Center
Location and Contact Information
Baton Rouge, LA 70813USA
Main Tel: (225) 771-2552
The campus is in a medium-sized city.
Overview
Southern University Law Center, also known as SULC, is a public, coeducational law school located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It was established in 1947 as a part of the Southern University System. The college offers students programs leading to a Juris Doctor degree in law. The college also offers specialized courses through its partnership with the Southern University Nelson Mandela School of Public Policy.
SULC offers students intensive courses that train them in the art of advocacy, reasoning and legal research. The college offers legal clinics that allow students to earn hands-on training in representing indigent clients in courtroom scenarios.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in law.
- High faculty salary.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Large number of students.
- Racially diverse student body.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
Southern University Law Center participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Southern University Law Center:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix School of Law | Phoenix, AZ | 335 |
| 2 | College of Court Reporting | Hobart, IN | 236 |
| 3 | Thomas M. Cooley Law School | Lansing, MI | 3,725 |
| 4 | Appalachian School of Law | Grundy, VA | 350 |
| 5 | Albany Law School | Albany, NY | 784 |
| 6 | Widener University-Harrisburg Campus | Harrisburg, PA | 530 |
| 7 | The Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University | Carlisle, PA | 349 |
| 8 | Centura College - Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach, VA | 1,277 |
| 9 | Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | 26,496 |
| 10 | Widener University-Delaware Campus | Wilmington, DE | 1,210 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 128 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 17 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 7 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 12 |
Students
Student enrollment was 531 in 2009-2010 (425 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 29% of the student body. About 10% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Southern University Law Center offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Professional Practice).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
LAW
- Law (LLB, JD)