School of Law
Discover Your Purpose at SLU LAW
If you’re looking for a law school that will provide you with a well-rounded legal education, nationally recognized faculty, a breadth of course offerings, and countless practical opportunities, you’ll find a home at Saint Louis University School of Law.
Founded in 1843, SLU LAW is the oldest law school west of the Mississippi River. Today, it is situated in Scott Hall in the heart of downtown St. Louis.
As such, you’ll have unparalleled access to leading law firms, corporations, government agencies and nonprofits as a student. The City of St. Louis Civil Courts Building and the Thomas F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse are mere steps away — giving you a unique opportunity to see the law in action.
SLU LAW will challenge your intellect, develop your passion for the law, and help you build lifelong connections with the greater legal community.
Areas of Study
You’ll find flexibility and options to pursue the educational path that’s right for you at Saint Louis University School of Law.
Meet The Faculty
The faculty at SLU LAW are leaders in scholarship, teaching and service. As a law student, you’ll work closely with your professors as they challenge and mentor you through the complexities of the law.
Alumni Testimonials
In my career so far, my legal education has given me the skills I need to understand things like statutes, regulations, and case law, and how these interact with each other. … The education and experience I received at the Center for Health Law Studies really allowed me to enter into the public health law and health policy space.
Alumni Testimonials
The School's emphasis on a commitment to the greater good was a message that really resonated with me. Every day, the faculty, staff and student body put this message into action in efforts to truly make a difference in the community.
Law News
Read the latest news and announcements from Saint Louis University’s School of Law.
Students in the Criminal Defense Clinic Help Obtain No-Seek Decision
Saint Louis University law students Shannon Besch (3L) and Camron Gales (2L) to assisted in preventing a criminal defendant from facing the death penalty. The SLU students were tasked with helping build a comprehensive picture of the client’s life, experiences, and circumstances.
Friday Sandwich Review Society Visits the Missouri Supreme Court
One of the law school’s unique student organizations, the Friday Sandwich Review Society, embarked on a day-long trip to Jefferson City to sit down over sandwiches with the Missouri Supreme Court judges, law clerks, and the state's attorney general.
SLU Study Shows Heat Can Cut Insect Survival but Boost Reproduction
Rising global temperatures are changing the rules for survival—and reproduction—for many species. A new study from Saint Louis University reveals that predicting which species will persist under climate change is more complex than focusing solely on survival.
Contact Us
Office of Admissions
100 N. Tucker Blvd., Suite 986
St. Louis, MO 63101-1930