Seton Hall University School of Law is the law school of

Seton Hall University Seton Hall University (SHU) is a Private university, private Catholic Church, Catholic research university in South Orange, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 1856 by then-Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley and named after his aunt, Saint Elizab ...

, and is located in downtown Newark,

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. Seton Hall Law is the only private law school in New Jersey. The school confers three law degrees: Juris Doctor, Master of Laws, and Master of General Legal Studies. Founded in 1951, it is accredited by the

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(ABA), and is also a member of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS).

History

On February 5, 1951, Seton Hall University School of Law opened on the old John Marshall Law School site at 40 Journal Square in

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with an entering class of 72 students. John Marshall donated its library and assets to Seton Hall with Seton Hall agreeing to maintain and administer the records of John Marshall's graduates. The school was also fully accredited by the

in the same year of its opening. In September 1951, the law school moved from Jersey City to Newark and in 1954, graduated its first class. Kathleen M. Boozang became Dean in 2015 succeeding Patrick E. Hobbs. Boozang stepped down from her position as dean effective January 1, 2023, at which time Kip Cornwell was named interim dean. Seton Hall Law is the law school of

, which is located in South Orange, NJ. Seton Hall Law is located in Downtown Newark, NJ.

JD programs

The J.D. degree program of 88 credits can be pursued as a full-time or a weekend student. Full-time students can complete the program in three years; weekend students can complete in four years or fewer if they accelerate their studies. Weekend students spend alternating weekends on campus each semester and engage in asynchronous online coursework while off-campus.

Other degree offerings

Seton Hall Law offers
Masters in Legal Studies (M.L.S.)
with concentrations in Corporate Compliance, Health and Hospital Law, Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Law and Compliance, Gaming Regulation and Compliance, Privacy Law & Cyber Security, Sports Law and Compliance, or General Legal Studies. The Master's Degree in Legal Studies was named a Best Online Master of Studies in Law Program for 2024 by the

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. A
Online Master of Laws (LL.M.)
is also offered only for those who already hold a J.D. (or its foreign equivalent) with concentrations in Financial Services Compliance, Health Law, and Intellectual Property Law. Seton Hall Law also offers th

- an in-person, 24-credit, one year program for foreign-educated lawyers seeking to practice law in the United States. The school also offers several joint degree programs with other faculties of the University. For example, there is a combined J.D./M.A. (or MADIR) program with the University's Whitehead School of Diplomacy.

Admissions

For 2023, the school admitted 45.58% of applicants with 27.98% of accepted applicants enrolling. The entering class had a median LSAT score of 160 and median undergraduate GPA of 3.66. No LSAT or GRE is required for the non-J.D. programs.

Ranking

Seton Hall University School of Law placed tied at 61 in the nation in the 2024 '' U.S. News & World Report'' rankings. The Law School’s Part-Time program was ranked #12 in the nation and the Health Law program at #10 by ''U.S. News & World Report''.

Bar examination passage

Seton Hall Law's overall bar passage rate for 2023 first-time test takers was 82.23%. Seton Hall Law's overall bar passage rate for New Jersey Bar exam first-time test takers was 81.18% (all ABA schools average pass rate was 65.77%). Seton Hall Law's overall bar passage rate for New York Bar exam first-time test takers was 90.91% (all ABA schools average pass rate was 82.96%). For remaining jurisdictions, Seton Hall Law's overall bar passage rate was 64.71% (all ABA schools average pass rate was 72.86%). The Ultimate Bar Pass Rate, which the ABA defines as the passage rate for graduates who sat for bar examinations within two years of graduating, was 89.95% for the class of 2021.

Employment

Total employment rate for the Class of 2022 J.D. program was 94.42%. Bar passage required employment (i.e., as attorneys) totaled 82.74% and J.D. Advantage employment totaled 5.08%. Of graduates, 41.62% held positions in state, local, or territorial judicial clerkships, two students (1.02%) held federal clerkships, 31.47% were employed in law firms of various sizes, 10.66% were employed in business or industry, 5.58% employed by government, 2.03% in public interest, 1.02% in education, and 5.58% were unemployed.

Costs

The tuition and fees for Seton Hall University School of Law are $54,848 for incoming full-time students and $41,136 for incoming part-time students for the 2019–20 academic year. However, 81% of incoming students in 2018 received scholarship funding, and 75%-85% of funded students typically renew scholarships after the first year. The median grant amount was $25,000 for full-time students and $19,400 for weekend students, bringing net-tuition (tuition less scholarship and grants) for those receiving the median grant amount to $27,206 for full-time students and $19,754 for weekend students.

Publications

The school produces two journals: ''Seton Hall Law Review'' and the ''Seton Hall Journal of Legislation and Public Policy''.

Campus

At One Newark Center, the Law School is housed in a 22-story building in

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completed in 1991. The Newark Campus building provides including of library, named for Congressman Peter W. Rodino, Jr.. It is at the corner of

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and McCarter Highway, two blocks west of Penn Station Newark, where numerous connections can be made to

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and

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(an approximate 20 minute ride to

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). While many students commute from around the

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, other students choose to reside at Eleven 80, the Union Building, and Renaissance Towers. One Newark Center is one of the tallest buildings in the city and also contains commercial offices. Nearby attractions include the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark Museum,

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and Red Bull Arena.

Staff

The interim dean is John Kip Cornwell. On November 9, 2022, the Office of the Provost announced that former dean Kathleen Boozang would be "stepping down as dean effective January 1, 2023 and returning to the faculty".

Notable alumni

* Madeline Cox Arleo (J.D. 1989),

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for the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey * Antonio Arocho (J.D. 1984), former executive director of the Hispanic National Bar Association * Christopher Bateman (J.D. 1987), New Jersey Senator representing the 16th District. * John O. Bennett (J.D., 1974), former New Jersey Senator and acting

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. * Craig Carpenito (J.D., 2000), former United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey. * Dennis M. Cavanaugh (J.D., 1972),

(retired) for the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey * Michael Chagares (J.D., 1987),

on the

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(J.D., 1987), former

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, former

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for the District of

* Clay Constantinou (J.D., 1981), former US Ambassador to

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from 1994 to 1999. * Michellene Davis (J.D., 1997), former New Jersey State Treasurer from 2007 to 2008 and the first African American to hold this office. * Patrick J. Diegnan, (J.D. 1973), New Jersey Senator representing the 18th District * Donald DiFrancesco (J.D., 1969), former

* Michael J. Doherty (J.D. 1993), New Jersey Senator representing the 23rd District. * Vicky Flynn (J.D. 1999), New Jersey Assemblywoman representing the 13th District

* Thomas W. Greelish (J.D., 1971), United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey from 1985 to 1987 * Reed Gusciora (J.D., 1988), Mayor of

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and former New Jersey Assemblyman from 1996 to 2018. * Katharine Sweeney Hayden (J.D., 1975),

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for the United States District of New Jersey. * Jerramiah Healy (J.D.), former mayor of

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* Noel Lawrence Hillman (J.D., 1985),

for the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. * Sean T. Kean (J.D. 1995), New Jersey Senator representing the 11th District. * Paul Matey (J.D., 2001),

on the

* John F. McKeon (J.D., 1983), New Jersey Senator and former

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of West Orange,

. *

Mark McNulty (politician) Mark Andrew McNulty (born November 10, 1944), a Seton Hall Law School graduate (JD 1973) and member of the Delaware Bar 1973, served as Secretary of the Department of Transportation in the cabinet of Delaware Governor Dale E. Wolf.Delaware Delaware ( ) is a U.S. state, state in the Mid-Atlantic (United States), Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic states, South Atlantic regions of the United States. It borders Maryland to its south and west, Pennsylvania to its north, New Jersey ...

Secretary of Transportation, who served in cabinet of Governor Dale E. Wolf * Raj Mukherji (J.D., 2013), New Jersey Senator representing the 32nd District and former Majority Whip and Deputy Speaker of the

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. * Bart Oates (J.D. 1990), three-time

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Champion and President of the New Jersey Hall of Fame * Joel A. Pisano (J.D., 1974), retired

for the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (2000-2015) * Anthony Principi (J.D., 1975), 4th

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* Stuart Risch (J.D., 1987), lieutenant general and 41st Judge Advocate General of the United States Army * Richie Roberts (J.D., 1970), former detective and attorney responsible for the arrest and prosecution of Frank Lucas, portrayed by

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in the film '' American Gangster'' * Peter G. Sheridan (J.D., 1977),

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for the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey * Michael A. Shipp (J.D., 1994),

for the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey * Bob Smith (J.D. 1981), New Jersey Senator representing the 17th District. * Mark Sokolich (J.D. 1988),

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* Walter F. Timpone (J.D. 1979), former Associate Justice for the

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* Shirley Tolentino (J.D., 1971), the first black woman to serve on

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and the first black woman appointed to the

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Municipal Court and to serve as its presiding judge.Speiser, Matthew
"Jersey City honors trail blazing judge with post office dedication"
'' The Jersey Journal'', December 9, 2014. Accessed February 27, 2018. "Shirley A. Tolentino was a woman of many firsts.In 1976, she was the first female African-American Jersey City Municipal Court judge. In 1981, she became the first black female presiding judge of the Jersey City Municipal Court. And in 1984, she became the first female African-American Superior Court judge in the state.... She received her Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall Law School in 1971 as the only female African-American student in her class."

References

External links

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History

JD programs

Other degree offerings

Admissions

Ranking

Bar examination passage

Employment

Costs

Publications

Campus

Staff

Notable alumni

See also

References

External links