Academic Honors Program

The Simmons Law School Academic Honors Program provides an intellectually challenging academic experience to select entering students and to those who have performed near the top of their law school class.

Eligible students will be notified by the Office of Admissions and invited to participate in the program. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.500 or higher at the end of the second- and fourth-semesters to remain in the program.

In addition, students who were not originally eligible for the program but whose cumulative GPA is 3.500 or higher will be eligible to join.

To learn more, contact the Office of Admissions at 618-536-7711.

Benefits

Advance registration and class selection;
Guaranteed enrollment in the capstone course--an honors-only senior project;
Exclusive networking and mentoring opportunities with faculty, alumni, or other professionals;
Honors Program designation and recognition with notation on academic transcript.

Opportunities

Along with all SIU Simmons Law students, those in the Academic Honors Program also may:

Obtain additional scholarship opportunities based on selected areas of interest;
Work as a research or teaching assistant during second- and third-years;
Serve as staff members and editors on the SIU Law Journal;
Compete in our award-winning Moot Court Programs;
Participate in a legal clinic or field placement experiences.

Academic Honors Program