Phoenix School of Law
General Info
The Phoenix School of Law is a private law school located in Phoenix, Arizona. Phoenix Law is the only law school in Arizona with both a part-time evening program and full-time program. The school's faculty includes former and sitting Arizona Superior Court judges. The school boasts a "student-centered" curriculum that both "serves the underserved" and produces "practice-ready" attorneys. The school is provisionally accredited by the American Bar Association. Phoenix Law School is operated by the for-profit InfiLaw Corporation.
Contact information
- (Website) https://www.azsummitlaw.edu/
- (Admissions Dean) admissions@azsummitlaw.edu
- (Location) Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix School of Law Admissions
Phoenix School of Law is considered a Somewhat Competitive law school, which accepts only 74% of its applicants. Comparatively, Phoenix is Higher than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | 1139 | 836 (73.40%) | 267 (23.4%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 2.54 | 2.88 | 3.34 |
| LSAT | 140 | 143 | 148 |
Tuition And Financial Aid
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $43,966 | $43,966 |
| Part Time | $35,556 | $35,556 |
Living Expenses
- Living on-campus: N/A
- Living off-campus: $22,100
- Living at home: $22,100
Important Dates
- Early Decision 1: N/A
- Early Decision 2: N/A
- Regular Decision: N/A
- Application Fee: N/A
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Phoenix School of Law Community
Phoenix School of Law is considered to have a Somewhat Favorable student to faculty ratio. The average class size for 1L sections is approximately Above Average compared to other law schools. Student diversity at Phoenix is Above Average.
Student body
Faculty Statistics
- Full Time: 9
- Part Time: 0
Faculty
- # Female Faculty: 5
- # Minority Faculty: 5
Ratio
65.2 Students
1 Faculty
Housing Options
- On Campus Housing: No
- Graduate Housing: No
- Law Specific Housing: No
Phoenix School of Law Curriculum
The size of 1L sections affects the quality and consistency of teaching in law schools. Generally with smaller 1L section sizes, students receive more individualized attention. Phoenix School of Law 1L section size is 40% smaller than law schools in Arizona and 38% smaller than all PRIVATE law schools.
1L Section Size Comparison
Positions Available in Advanced Courses
- Simulation Courses: 945
- Faculty Supervised Clinics: 140
Students Involved in Advanced Activities
- Field Placements: 380
- Law Journals: 114
- Moot Court/Mock Trials: 0
Attrition Rates
- First Year: 28.8%
- Second Year: 9.0%
- Third Year: 2.9%
- Fourth Year: 0.0%
Phoenix School of Law Employment
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The Phoenix School of Law class of 2023 had an employment rate of 91% with 2% pursuing an additional degree.
Employment Comparison
In 2023, 93.4%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
Type of Employment
- Law Firms: 40.0%
- Business: 28.0%
- Government: 18.0%
- Public Interest: 4.0%
- Academia: 4.0%
- Arizona: 71%
- California: 6%
- Texas: 3%
Bar Passage Rates
- Reporting: 93.4%
- First Time Takers: 288
- Average School: 52.4%
- Average State: 73.7%
- Pass Difference: -21.3%
Top Bar Jurisdiction
- Arizona: 73.7%
- Passed: 128 of 234 (54.7%)
- State Average: 73.7%
- Difference: -19.0%