Admissions Profile
Admission rate %:
38%
Number students applying:
1,841
Number students accepted:
696
First-year attrition rate:
0
LSAT Scores 2014
75th percentile:
153
Median:
161
25th percentile:
156
GPA 2014
75th percentile:
3.74
Median:
3.58
25th percentile:
3.25
Financial Profile
$100,000,000
| Tuition and Fees | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Resident | $48,796 | $36,597 |
| Non-resident | $48,796 | $36,597 |
| Living Expenses | Full-time | |
|---|---|---|
| On Campus | $20,238 | |
| Off Campus | $20,238 |
Education Life Profile
School Population
Total number students enrolled:
765
Number students enrolled full-time:
537
Number students enrolled part-time:
228
Number of first-year students:
228
Gender Diversity
% Women faculty:
23%
% Women students:
45%
Ethnic / Racial / Global Diversity
% Minority faculty:
9%
% Minority students:
20%
% International students:
3%
Academic Profile
Student Opportunities
Number of law journals:
5
Names of law journals:
The SMU Law Review, Journal of Air Law and Commerce, The International Lawyer, Law and Business Review of the Americas, SMU Science and Technology Law Review
% of students involved in law journals:
34%
Number of faculty-supervised clinical courses:
6
Names of faculty-supervised clinical courses:
Civil Law Clinic, Criminal Law Clinic, Child Advocacy Clinic, Consumer Advocacy Clinic, Small Business Clinic, Federal Taxpayer Clinic
% of students in faculty-supervised clinical courses:
30%
% of students in field placements:
24%
% of students in simulation courses:
83%
Curriculum Strengths
Corporate/M&A/Transactions,
Science & Technology/Patents,
Real Estate,
Tax,
Trial Skills and Litigation
Science & Technology/Patents,
Real Estate,
Tax,
Trial Skills and Litigation
Graduate Employment Profile
| National Employment Rate | Percent | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| National Employment Rate 2014 | 70% | 177 |
| National Employment Rate 2013 | 71% | 175 |
| State Employment Rate 2014 | State | Percent | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| State 1st Largest Employer | TX | 92% | 216 |
| State 2nd Largest Employer | NY | 2% | 4 |
| State 3rd Largest Employer | CO | 1% | 2 |
| State Employment Rate 2013 | State | Percent | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| State 1st Largest Employer | TX | 93% | 209 |
| State 2nd Largest Employer | GA | 0.9% | 2 |
| State 3rd Largest Employer | VA | 0.9% | 2 |
Employment by Job Categories
Law Firm Solo
1.34%
Law Firm 2-10
21.88%
Law Firm 11-25
5.36%
Law Firm 26-50
5.36%
Law Firm 51-100
2.23%
Law Firm 101-250
4.46%
Law Firm 251-500
7.59%
Law Firm 501+
12.95%
Law Firm Unknown Size
0
Business & Industry
21.43%
Government
4.91%
Public Interest / Service
0.89%
Clerkships Federal
1.79%
Clerkships State / Local
1.79%
Education / Academia
0
Other
0
First-Time Bar Pass Rates
Bar Exam Eligibility:
| Most Current Reported Data |
State | Average School % |
Average State % |
|---|---|---|---|
| State 1 | TX | 90% | 85% |
| State 2 | |||
| State 3 |
| One Year Prior Reported Data |
State | Average School % |
Average State % |
|---|---|---|---|
| State 1 | TX | 89% | 82% |
| State 2 | |||
| State 3 |
| Two Years Prior | State | Average School % |
Average State % |
|---|---|---|---|
| State 1 | TX | 87% | 86% |
| State 2 | |||
| State 3 |
Type of School
Accreditation Status:
ABA Accredited
Public / Private:
Private
Part-time:
Yes
Affiliation:
Methodist
Feeder School 1:
University of Texas-Austin
Feeder School 2:
Texas A&M University - College Station
Feeder School 3:
Southern Methodist University
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School Information
3315 Daniel Ave.
Dallas, TX 75275
Region:
South Central
Main Phone:
214-768-3341
Admissions Phone:
214-768-2550
School Website:
Administration
Dean of School:
Jennifer
Collins
Undergraduate:
BA
School:
Yale University
Law Degree:
JD
School:
Harvard
Graduate Degree:
School:
Director of Admissions:
Jill
Nikirk
Undergraduate:
BA
School:
University of Houston
Law Degree:
JD
School:
Southern Methodist University
Graduate Degree:
School:
Reputation Profile
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