Simmons Law School | Southern Illinois University

  Affordable Quality - #16 out of 193 law schools for average debt incurred at graduation per U.S. News and World Report

  Serving the Public Good - 170+ local, state, and federal alumni judges

 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.

Why SIU Simmons Law?

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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SIU SIMMONS LAW ALUMNI

Since the first class graduated in 1976, the number of graduates has grown to more than 4,600. Our alumni network is a great tool that assists current students and recent graduates in a variety of ways, including mentoring, externships, and employment opportunities in all sectors of the legal market. Alumni practice law in 48 of the 50 states and internationally in 9 countries. 

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Illinois Supreme Court to Visit SIU on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025

SIU will welcome the Illinois Supreme Court to campus on March 18, 2025. The highest court in the state will hear two oral arguments over the course of two hours at the SIU Student Center located at 1255 Lincoln Dr. Carbondale, IL 62901.

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