St. Mary's Law School
General Info
St. Mary's University School of Law has the distinction of being the oldest Catholic law school in the American Southwest. It is located in San Antonio, Texas. Approximately seven hundred students are currently pursuing either a juris doctor or LL.M. at the School of Law.
Contact information
- (Website) https://www.stmarytx.edu/law
- (Admissions Dean) lawadmissions@stmarytx.edu
- (Location) San Antonio, TX
St. Mary's Law School Admissions
St. Mary's Law School is considered a Somewhat Competitive law school, which accepts only 61% of its applicants. Comparatively, Stmarys is Higher than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | 1335 | 805 (60.30%) | 252 (18.9%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 2.55 | 3.03 | 3.37 |
| LSAT | 149 | 151 | 154 |
Tuition And Financial Aid
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $34,640 | $34,640 |
| Part Time | $20,430 | $20,430 |
Living Expenses
- Living on-campus: $19,018
- Living off-campus: $19,018
- Living at home: $19,018
Important Dates
- Early Decision 1: N/A
- Early Decision 2: N/A
- Regular Decision: 03/01
- Application Fee: N/A
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St. Mary's Law School Community
St. Mary's Law School is considered to have a Somewhat Favorable student to faculty ratio. The average class size for 1L sections is approximately Above Average compared to other law schools. Student diversity at Stmarys is Above Average.
Student body
Faculty Statistics
- Full Time: 31
- Part Time: 50
Faculty
- # Female Faculty: 42
- # Minority Faculty: 18
Ratio
24.8 Students
1 Faculty
Housing Options
- On Campus Housing: Yes
- Graduate Housing: Yes
- Law Specific Housing: No
St. Mary's Law School Curriculum
The size of 1L sections affects the quality and consistency of teaching in law schools. Generally with smaller 1L section sizes, students receive more individualized attention. St. Mary's Law School 1L section size is 3% larger than law schools in Texas and 4% larger than all PRIVATE law schools.
1L Section Size Comparison
Positions Available in Advanced Courses
- Simulation Courses: 765
- Faculty Supervised Clinics: 55
Students Involved in Advanced Activities
- Field Placements: 103
- Law Journals: 105
- Moot Court/Mock Trials: 0
Attrition Rates
- First Year: 14.2%
- Second Year: 2.8%
- Third Year: 0.0%
- Fourth Year: 0.0%
St. Mary's Law School Employment
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The St. Mary's Law School class of 2023 had an employment rate of 80% with 2% pursuing an additional degree.
Employment Comparison
In 2023, 96.5%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
Type of Employment
- Law Firms: 68.0%
- Business: 14.0%
- Government: 10.0%
- Public Interest: 5.0%
- Academia: 1.0%
- Texas: 94%
- District of Columbia: 1%
- California: 1%
Bar Passage Rates
- Reporting: 96.5%
- First Time Takers: 226
- Average School: 69.7%
- Average State: 77.4%
- Pass Difference: -7.7%
Top Bar Jurisdiction
- Texas: 77.4%
- Passed: 152 of 218 (69.7%)
- State Average: 77.4%
- Difference: -7.7%