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St. Mary's University School of Law

Online J.D. Program

San Antonio, TX

Fully Online

Overview

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Full-Time or Part-Time

Part-time

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Program Length

4 years

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Bar Admission

All U.S. jurisdictions (ABA-accredited)

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Accreditation

ABA-Accredited — American Bar Association (ABA)

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Number of Full-Time Faculty

52

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Online Instruction Style

50% synchronous and 50% asynchronous teaching methods for the first-year curriculum. Curriculum varies between synchronous and asynchronous after the first year.

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Total Credit Requirement

90 credits

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On-Campus Attendance Requirement

Every other semester (starting with the orientation), there will be a required in-person visit with extra-curricular, non-credit-bearing programming related to professional identity formation, experiential learning, pro bono and bar and career planning. The length of this programming is two to three days.

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Typical On Campus Day of Week

Not required

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Joint Degree Programs Offered

JD/MBA

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Term

Semesters

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Months Students May Begin

August

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Months the Law School Confers Degrees

August, December and May

2025 First Year Part-Time Class LSAT

75th Percentile:

156

50th Percentile:

153

25th Percentile:

151

2025 First Year Part-Time Class GPA

75th Percentile:

3.69

50th Percentile:

3.49

25th Percentile:

3.14

Application
Deadline

Rolling admissions

Acceptance Rate

25.98%

Enrollees from Applicant Pool

282

Test Type Accepted

LSAT or GRE

Currency

Estimated Tuition

Full-time: $44,910/yr + $1,400 fees; Part-time: $29,862/yr + $1,400 fees

Scholarships

Scholarships Offered

Scholarships are available to 1L, 2L, and 3L students

Application Fee

Application Fee

$0

Financial Aid Deadline

Financial Aid Deadline

March 1

Percentage

Part-Time Students Receiving Grants

53%

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Federal Title IV Aid Eligible

Yes — ABA-accredited institutions are Title IV eligible

Extracurriculars Offered

Online students can visit campus and participate in on-campus activities throughout the online program at their discretion. Externships, pro bono activities and non-clinic experiential learning experiences are offered to online students. Faculty virtual office hours, email, and individual Zoom meetings are also available. 30 active registered student organizations are also available to online students.

Externship Possible

Yes, externships are offered

Student Support Offered

Career counseling, academic advising, and various student services.