Law Program

The law degree program at University of San Francisco prepares students seeking a future in the independent professional practice of law, which includes instructions for taking state and national bar examinations. Students will also learn advanced research in jurisprudence. Students of the law degree program will have focused on courses in the theory and practice of the legal system, including the statutory, administrative, and judicial components of civil and criminal law. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer law program.

The Law program at SFTS is accredited by the American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar since 1935.

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University of San Francisco (SFTS)

105 Seminary Road, San Anselmo, CA

University of San Francisco provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in San Francisco, California and operated as a private institution. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. USF has a yearly student enrollment of approximately 9,600.

Students can choose from several areas of study, including:

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken to apply to USF. Scores in a range of 23 to 27 on the ACT or 1550 to 1880 on the SAT are required to greatly increase your chances for getting accepted. This school accepts around 60 percent of applicants. Of those students accepted, about 17 percent registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found at usfca.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $41,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Student housing is available for students, and generally costs around $9,100 for the year. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The University of San Francisco "Dons" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students can take a look at the school's http://www.usfca.edu/ to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Law Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of San Francisco offers a doctorate degree program in law.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Lawyers

Description

Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, lawyers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $75.13
  • Average Annual Salary: $156280
• San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 10
  • Average Hourly Rate: $85.63
  • Average Annual Salary: $178110

Judicial Law Clerks

Description

Assist judges in court or by conducting research or preparing legal documents.

Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers

Description

Conduct hearings to recommend or make decisions on claims concerning government programs or other government-related matters. Determine liability, sanctions, or penalties, or recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or settlements.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -3.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $56.52
  • Average Annual Salary: $117560
• San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 190
  • Average Hourly Rate: $58.19
  • Average Annual Salary: $121040

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

Description

Facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution through dialogue. Resolve conflicts outside of the court system by mutual consent of parties involved.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.70
  • Average Annual Salary: $84650
• San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $48.25
  • Average Annual Salary: $100350

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).