Quinnipiac University School of Law

What Quinnipiac University School of Law does

Quinnipiac University School of Law is a private, nonprofit, ABA-accredited law school operated as a constituent school of Quinnipiac University and headquartered in North Haven, Connecticut, with a mailing address in Hamden. The school offers a three-year full-time JD, a four-year part-time JD, accelerated 3+3 BA/BS/JD pathways, and dual-degree programs including JD/MBA and JD/MSW in-house as well as JD/MCEP, JD/MERL, and JD/MPP in partnership with Vermont Law & Graduate School.

The core technology footprint consists of standard educational infrastructure — Blackboard as learning management system, the MyQ university portal, a Self-Service student information system, and applications processed through the LSAC platform — supplemented by the Lynne L. Pantalena Law Library with integrated access to Bloomberg Law, HeinOnline, LexisNexis, and Westlaw. Experiential learning is delivered through approximately six in-house legal clinics (Civil Justice, Tax, Defense Appellate, Prosecution Appellate, Evening Veterans Law Project), 17 clinic practice areas, and 350+ externship field sites; 90% of students participate in guaranteed clinic or externship experiences.

The revenue model is tuition-dependent, billed annually for both full-time and part-time programs, supplemented by scholarships and financial aid. Tuition rates are set internally and not publicly disclosed; the school is funded through tuition, donations, and Quinnipiac University institutional resources. Go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven, targeting prospective JD students through LSAC, prospective student portals, campus tours, information sessions, and symposium-based brand building. Customers comprise small annual cohorts — 135 first-year students enrolled for Fall 2025 from 1,488 applicants, with 391 total JD students enrolled — served by 31 full-time and 107 part-time faculty at a 5:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

Name

Quinnipiac University School of Law

Legal name

Quinnipiac University School of Law

Website

https://law.qu.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Quinnipiac University School of Law is a private, ABA-accredited nonprofit law school in North Haven, Connecticut, offering full-time and part-time JD programs, dual degrees, and 17 clinical practice areas with a 5:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

ABA-Accredited JD-Granting Law Schools (EDAHAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Clinical Legal Education & Legal Aid Clinics (Law School–Run) (EDAHAIAG), Law & Legal Studies Research Universities (EDAHABAF)

Keywords

• Legal education
• JD programs
• Law school
• Dual degree programs
• Legal clinics

Headquarters

HQ city

North

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from JD program tuition for both full-time and part-time programs, including scholarships and financial aid packages
2. ABA Council Approval: Approved by the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association, enabling graduates to sit for bar examinations in all U.S. states

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Quinnipiac University School of Law is an ABA-accredited law school that delivers Juris Doctor (JD) education through three-year full-time and four-year part-time programs, supplemented by five dual-degree tracks (JD/MBA, JD/MSW, JD/MCEP, JD/MERL, JD/MPP). The core offering centers on classroom-based legal doctrine combined with guaranteed experiential learning through six in-house legal clinics, 350+ externship field sites, the Bridge to Practice professional development program, and Day One Mentoring, supported by the Lynne L. Pantalena Law Library's suite of legal research databases.

Product overview

Quinnipiac University School of Law is an educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs and experiential learning opportunities. The core offering consists of JD programs (full-time and part-time) with optional concentrations and certificates. The school provides dual-degree programs (JD/MBA, JD/MSW with its own schools, and JD/MCEP, JD/MERL, JD/MPP with Vermont Law & Graduate School). Experiential education is delivered through 6 legal clinics (Civil Justice, Tax, Defense Appellate, Prosecution Appellate, Evening Veterans Law, and Advanced Clinic), over 250 externship field sites, and professional development through the Bridge to Practice program. Academic enrichment includes 3 student-run law journals (Quinnipiac Law Review, Health Law Journal, Probate Law Journal), competitive teams (Mock Trial with 40 members, Moot Court), and specialized centers (Center on Dispute Resolution, Center for Health Law and Policy). Global learning opportunities include programs at Trinity College Dublin and University of Oxford. The school also operates the Lynne L. Pantalena Law Library with access to major legal databases (Bloomberg Law, HeinOnline, LexisNexis, Westlaw).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• JD Full-Time Program A three-year full-time juris doctor program preparing students for the bar exam and legal practice, emphasizing experiential learning and professional development.
• JD Part-Time Program A four-year part-time juris doctor program designed for students who need flexible scheduling while pursuing their legal education.
• JD/MBA Dual-Degree Program Combined juris doctor and master of business administration degree offered in partnership with Quinnipiac's School of Business.
• JD/MSW Dual-Degree Program Combined juris doctor and master of social work degree for students interested in the intersection of law and social work.
• JD/MCEP Dual-Degree Program Combined juris doctor and master of climate and environmental policy, offered in conjunction with Vermont Law & Graduate School.
• JD/MERL Dual-Degree Program Combined juris doctor and master of energy regulation and law, offered in conjunction with Vermont Law & Graduate School.
• JD/MPP Dual-Degree Program Combined juris doctor and master of public policy, offered in conjunction with Vermont Law & Graduate School.
• Lynne L. Pantalena Law Library The law library providing comprehensive access to e-books and electronic databases including Bloomberg Law, HeinOnline, LexisNexis, and Westlaw.
• Bridge to Practice Workshops throughout law school including mock law firm practice with visiting attorneys and practitioner-led sessions on the business of law.
• Day One Mentoring A mentoring program connecting students with legal professionals from the start of their law school journey.
• Ireland Summer Program at Trinity College Dublin An immersive international study abroad program allowing participants to experience Irish law, history and culture through classroom learning and visits to legal institutions.
• University of Oxford Human Rights Workshop A two-week human rights workshop and immersive learning experience through the University of Oxford in England.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% of Class of 2025 graduates in job market employed by April 1, 2026
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Vermont Law & Graduate SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual-degree partnership offering JD/MCEP (master of climate and environmental policy), JD/MERL (master of energy regulation and law), and JD/MPP (master of public policy) combined programs
• Trinity College DublincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIreland Summer Program held at Trinity College Dublin offering immersive international study abroad experience in Irish law, history and culture, including visits to major legal institutions and Irish Parliament (Oireachtas Éireann)
• University of OxfordminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwo-week human rights workshop and immersive learning experience through University of Oxford in England, with trips to Lesvos, Greece to examine migrant crisis issues
• 350+ Externship Field SitescoreOthersExtensive network of externship field sites including law firms, corporations, government agencies, and non-profits providing real-world experience for students
• Connecticut Bar FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsored Human Trafficking Awareness Week events and Survivor Justice Act panel discussions
• Connecticut Bar AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsored symposiums including Texas Gulf Sulphur Insider Trading Symposium and Human Trafficking Awareness Week events
• Securities and Exchange Commission Historical SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsored Texas Gulf Sulphur at 55 Symposium exploring the first court case on insider trading, with exhibition in SEC Historical Society virtual museum and archive
• New York State Bar AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsored Texas Gulf Sulphur Insider Trading Symposium

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Yale Law School: Elite ABA law school in New Haven, CT that draws the top of the same in-state applicant pool; while not a direct competitor at Quinnipiac's tier, it shapes the overall CT legal education market and employer expectations.
• Fordham Law School: Larger, higher-ranked private NYC law school that competes with Quinnipiac for the same Northeast applicant pool and employer relationships, though at a different admissions tier.

Direct peers

• Vermont Law & Graduate School: Regional graduate law school that is both a Quinnipiac dual-degree partner (JD/MCEP, JD/MERL, JD/MPP) and a peer in the small Northeast private law school segment; competes for overlapping applicants interested in environmental and public policy law.
• Pace University Elisabeth Haub School of Law: Private NY-area law school with comparable enrollment and mid-tier admissions profile; competes in the NYC metro market for both applicants and externship placements.
• University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law: New England regional law school with comparable enrollment and tuition positioning; shares the small/mid-tier private school competitive set.
• Suffolk University Law School: Private Boston law school with similar mid-tier admissions profile and urban-focused experiential learning; competes for the same Northeast applicant pool and employer pipeline.
• University of Maine School of Law: Regional law school with similar enrollment scale and New England focus; competes for applicants seeking a smaller-school experience with regional employment outcomes.
• Roger Williams University School of Law: Private Rhode Island law school with comparable mid-tier positioning and focus on experiential learning; direct competitor for Northeast applicants and similar employment outcomes profile.
• Western New England University School of Law: Private law school in Springfield, MA with a comparable enrollment size and regional focus; directly competes for applicants in the broader New England market.
• UConn School of Law: Connecticut's public law school located in Hartford; the most direct in-state competitor for JD applicants and clinical placements, competing for the same Northeast applicant pool with similar mid-tier positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/quinnipiacu
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@QuinnipiacU/search?query=law
• Facebookfacebook.com/QuinnipiacLaw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/quinnipiac-university-school-of-law
• Instagraminstagram.com/quinnipiaclaw

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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