OpenFieldJuris Doctor (J.D.) - Full-Time Day Program
ABA-accredited 90-credit Juris Doctor program providing rigorous foundations in civil law and common law, constitutional jurisprudence, evidence, and extensive hands-on clinical advocacy.
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 score required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Personal statement and legal resume
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation (academic or legal)
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Chancellor's Merit Scholarships covering up to 100% of law tuition and clinical bar-prep grants
- Application fee
- $0 (via LSAC)
- Tuition / joining costs
- $19,800/year in-state, $31,500/year out-of-state
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Southern University Law Center documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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