Overview
Applicants
2,366
Acceptance Rate
37%
Median Undergrad GPA
3.36
Accepted Applicants Who Attend
249
Test Scores
LSAT
25th-75th percentile
(enrolled students)
(enrolled students)
150 - 155
Deadlines
Application Deadlines
March 1
Application Process
Rolling Admissions
Yes
Application Fee
$0
CAS Service Used
Yes
Applicants accepted in terms other than fall
No
Transfer Applicants Accepted
Yes
Deferred Admission
Yes
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Essay / Personal Statement
Selectivity Rating
Faculty Information
Student/Faculty
11:1
Total Faculty
101
34
Female
24
Underrepresented Minorities
Students Say
Located in San Antonio, the St. Marys University School of Law boasts a strong commitment to public service and pro bono work, and students praise its service-oriented mission. In fact, St. Marys dominates in pro bono work in Texas. St. Marys has a new dean who has already done amazing things for the school, including increasing the number and size of scholarships available, and bringing new focus to the school in more modern areas of law although one student adds that the rest of administration is fairly inaccessible, or if you manage to get a request across their desk, it is usually summarily shot down. The professors at St. Marys are an amazing group who are really trying to prepare us for the world of law practice, while at the same time being incredibly supportive and helpful. Another student adds that the professors at St. Marys University School of Law are the Schools best assets. They are welcoming, honest and have many voices to share. Most, if not all, of them offer practical experience in class and a good portion are also quite entertaining.
St. Marys may be a Catholic and Marianist institution, but it is very welcome[ing] to people of all faiths or no faith at all. Additionally. St. Marys Law Journal is one of the most cited law journals in the country, and [the school] also boasts a second law journal, The Scholar, which is the only one in the country that focuses on social and race issues in the law. The first-year curriculum is tough, and St. Marys curve isnt as forgiving as other more prestigious law schools. St. Marys doesnt artificially inflate grades, but this means if you get a high grade, you really did earn it. The Mock Trial/Moot Court/Negotiations Programs . . . consistently produce national ranked teams and provide students with practicable skills.
Overall, students feel fortunate to have attended St. Marys Law School, but note the disadvantage when it comes to big law and judicial internships & clerkships (as compared to University of Texas students), although there are opportunities St. Marys students have because of particular professors who have forged relationships with federal and Texas judges. Students at St. Marys benefit greatly from professors who impart the practicalities of practicing law, not just the theory, and administrators who strive to provide as many opportunities to gain practical skills as possible. Regardless of whether it is more difficult to obtain post-grad employment because of St. Marys ranking, I think these aspects (and the tremendous faculty) are well worth it.
St. Marys may be a Catholic and Marianist institution, but it is very welcome[ing] to people of all faiths or no faith at all. Additionally. St. Marys Law Journal is one of the most cited law journals in the country, and [the school] also boasts a second law journal, The Scholar, which is the only one in the country that focuses on social and race issues in the law. The first-year curriculum is tough, and St. Marys curve isnt as forgiving as other more prestigious law schools. St. Marys doesnt artificially inflate grades, but this means if you get a high grade, you really did earn it. The Mock Trial/Moot Court/Negotiations Programs . . . consistently produce national ranked teams and provide students with practicable skills.
Overall, students feel fortunate to have attended St. Marys Law School, but note the disadvantage when it comes to big law and judicial internships & clerkships (as compared to University of Texas students), although there are opportunities St. Marys students have because of particular professors who have forged relationships with federal and Texas judges. Students at St. Marys benefit greatly from professors who impart the practicalities of practicing law, not just the theory, and administrators who strive to provide as many opportunities to gain practical skills as possible. Regardless of whether it is more difficult to obtain post-grad employment because of St. Marys ranking, I think these aspects (and the tremendous faculty) are well worth it.
Career overview
% of graduates who are employed within ten months of graduation
86%
% of job accepting graduates providing useable salary information
37%
Career Services
On campus summer employment recruitment for first year JD students
Yes
On campus summer employment recruitment for second year JD students
Yes
# of Employers that Recruit on Campus Each Year
70
Employers who most frequently hire graduates
Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid; Bexar County District Attorney?s Office; Dykema; Daspit Law Firm
Graduates Employed by Area
63%
Private Practice
14%
Government
10%
Business/Industry
8%
Public Interes
2%
Judicial Clerkships
Graduates Employed by Region
94%
South West
3%
South
2%
Mountain
Prominent Alumni
The Honorable David Ezra
US District Court for the Western District of Texas
The Honorable John Cornyn
US Senator
The Honorable Marina Garcia Marmolejo
Judge, US District Court for Southern District of Texasthern
The Honorable Sandee Bryan Marion
Retired Chief Justice of the Texas Fourth Court of Appeals
Lawrence Waks
Partner, Reed Smith
Dates
Financial Aid Rating
Mar 31
Application Deadlines
Mar 1
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Annual Total Aid Package Awarded
$46,344
% Students Receiving Some Aid
93%
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$42,332
Estimated On-Campus Room and Board
$14,330
Estimated Off-Campus Room and Board
$14,333
Estimated Cost for Books / Academic Expense
$1,600
Fees
$1,128
Student Body Profile
Total Enrollment
737
Parent Institution Enrollement
3,458
Number of Foreign Countries Represented
3
Average Age at Entry
26
% International
1%
Demographics
59.00%
% Under-represented Minorities
85% are full time
15% are part time
55% female
45% male
Campus Life
Students Say
What sets St. Marys apart is the collective spirit. Students are not afraid of working together to accomplish a similar goal, but while some cliques can form, it is more a separation of people who participate and people who dont. Those that dont go to events may feel excluded in classroom discussions because some students simply know each other better. And while the competitive nature of the grades creates a sense of urgency in some students who feel they are constantly looking over their shoulder to see who may be trying to gain an edge over the others, many students nonetheless feel free to share their notes and outlines with others. Students applaud the availability of various student organizations, which open up doors to anything from an interview with the Supreme Court of Texas to lasting friendships.
Although the facilities could use some improvement, students note that the university recently upgraded a few classrooms, which have been received very well, but other elements, such as the library study rooms, could use expansion and renovation. Additionally, the law school does not have many on-campus food locations or student lounge areas that encourage students to stay after classes have ended.
Although the facilities could use some improvement, students note that the university recently upgraded a few classrooms, which have been received very well, but other elements, such as the library study rooms, could use expansion and renovation. Additionally, the law school does not have many on-campus food locations or student lounge areas that encourage students to stay after classes have ended.
More Information
% of Classrooms with Internet Access
95%
Admissions Office Contact
Contact
Catherine Casiano
Assistant Dean of Admissions
Assistant Dean of Admissions
Address
One Camino Santa Maria
San Antonio, TX 78228-8601
San Antonio, TX 78228-8601
Phone
210-436-3523
Email
lawadmissions@stmarytx.edu
