OpenFieldJuris Doctor (J.D.) - SIU School of Law
ABA-accredited law degree renowned for health law, public interest advocacy, natural resources law, and extensive clinical legal experiential programs serving southern Illinois.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Accredited bachelor's degree with competitive undergraduate GPA and LSAT score
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 90+ or IELTS 7.0
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- LSAT or GRE accepted
- Thesis / Research statement
- Personal statement and legal resume
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic/professional letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Dean's Merit Scholarships covering up to 100% of law tuition
- Application fee
- $0 (via LSAC)
- Tuition / joining costs
- $21,500/year in-state, $25,200/year out-of-state
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Southern Illinois University Carbondale documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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