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.
Anam Khan, J.D., MPH
(Grad PH ’18; Law ’21)
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.
Brandon Hall, J.D.
(Law ’19)
By the Numbers
Law News
Read the latest news and announcements from Saint Louis University’s School of Law.
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.
School of Law Hosts Program Exploring Generative AI in Legal Practice
The program aimed to address the misconceptions, concerns and ethical issues that arise with working with generative AI in the legal field. It was organized by the Saint Louis University School of Law’s Innovation and Technology Committee.
Clinic Students Spotlight Human Rights Abuses with New York City Event
Saint Louis University School of Law students and faculty participated in an event spotlighting human rights abuses for the United Nations. Called the People’s UPR, the daylong event was an effort to replace the United Nations’ Universal Periodic Review (UPR) after the U.S. declined to participate.