Simmons Law School | Southern Illinois University

 Affordable Quality - Simmons Law is one of the few ABA-Accredited law schools in the nation in which students should not need to take out private loans for their education, regardless of whether they are an in- or out-of-state resident.

  Serving the Public Good - Since the first class graduated in 1976, the number of graduates has grown to more than 4,600 including 200+ local, state, and federal alumni judges. Alumni practice law in all 50 states and internationally in 10 countries. 

 Small Town Charm, Big City Diversity - Just hours from the major midwest cities of Chicago, St. Louis, Nashville, and Memphis, and easily accessible by airports, railways, and interstate highways.

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MEET DEAN HANNAH BRENNER JOHNSON

We are pleased to introduce our new dean! View her latest alumni newsletter here.

Welcome to the Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School. I am honored to serve as Dean and look forward to introducing you to our vibrant community. Like many of you, I am new to SIU this year. It was an easy decision for me to return to my home state of Illinois and join this great institution. Here are just a few of the things I think you will love about our law school. Read more here.

JD Program

The Juris Doctor (JD) degree is a post-baccalaureate program designed for those who wish to practice law. Traditionally, the 90-credit hour program takes three years to complete. This program is a full-time, day-time program with fall admission only. This program is fully accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools.

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