Southwestern Law School

Southwestern University School of Law is now known as the Southwestern Law School. It was established in 1911 in Los Angeles, California as the Southwestern College of Law. It is one of the oldest schools of law in California. SWLAW offers more than 130 varied courses of study. There are various dual degree programs. The institution also organizes several study abroad programs for the students.

Southwestern Law School sponsors a number of clubs and organizations for its students, inlcuding the Asian-Pacific-American Law Students Association, the Native American Law Students Association, the Immigration Law Student Association, the Muslim Law Students Association and the Public Interest Law Committee.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in law.
• High faculty salary.
• Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 983 in 2007-2008 (21 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 2% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 98%.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Southwestern Law School participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.