Suffolk University Law School was founded in 1906 by Gleason Archer as a night school offering working people access to a legal education, and it became part of Suffolk University as the institution grew. It is ABA-accredited and has long been one of the largest law schools in New England, producing a large share of Massachusetts judges, prosecutors, and practicing attorneys. It is best known for its experiential learning, trial advocacy and legal practice programs, and its connections to the Boston legal community.
Located on Beacon Hill steps from the Massachusetts State House and several state and federal courthouses, the school offers students unusual access to externships, clinics, and legal employers. It is noted for strengths in intellectual property and technology law, health and biomedical law, business law, and trial advocacy, along with full-time and part-time day and evening options. The student body is diverse and career-focused, with a strong alumni network that dominates the local bar.
| Type | Private |
| Location | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Founded | 1906 |
| Total students | 1,100 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 12:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 70% |
| Graduation rate | 85% |
| Average starting salary | $75,000 |
| In-state tuition | $55,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $55,000 |
| Room & board | $27,000 |
| Average financial aid | $30,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 90% |
| SAT range | N/A |
| ACT range | N/A |
| Average GPA | 3.36 |
| Regular deadline | March 1 |
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