Syracuse University College of Law

What Syracuse University College of Law does

Syracuse University College of Law is an ABA-accredited private law school founded in 1895 and operated as a college within Syracuse University, a private nonprofit research university headquartered at 950 Irving Avenue (Dineen Hall) in Syracuse, New York. It grants the Juris Doctor (J.D.) through two delivery modalities — a residential On-Campus J.D. program and a hybrid online JDinteractive (JDi) program — along with the Master of Laws (LL.M.) for international law graduates, the Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.), joint degrees combining law with disciplines such as business, public administration, and international affairs, and Certificates of Advanced Study. Four specialty areas of focus anchor the curriculum: Advocacy and Litigation (#9 ranked nationally by U.S. News & World Report 2026 for Trial Advocacy), Security Policy and Law, Disability Law and Policy (described in source material as the nation's most extensive program), and Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Intellectual Property.

The College is supported by an institutional technology stack centered on comprehensive legal research databases — Bloomberg Law, LexisNexis, Westlaw (and Westlaw Edge), HeinOnline, CALI, Aspen Learning Library, West Academic Study Aids, LLMC-Digital, vLex Global, Nexis Uni, Law360, and the New York Law Journal — all access-controlled to College of Law users. Experiential learning is delivered through clinics, externships, a Pro Bono program, and a Judicial Clerkship Program, and the Law Library maintains study aids and archival operations. Distribution is sales-led through a traditional admissions funnel that funnels prospective students into Apply pathways, supplemented by self-serve/PLG-style enrollment for JDinteractive across global geographies.

The business model is tuition-and-fee-driven under nonprofit economics, with revenue derived from enrollment across the J.D., LL.M., JDinteractive, and joint-degree programs (annual billing cadence) and an administrative layer around loans, grants, scholarships, and financial literacy support. Primary customers are prospective law students (domestic and international); secondary segments include veterans and servicemembers, the 11,000+ alumni network, and legal employers. The institution does not publish standalone financials; revenue, ownership, and investor metrics are consolidated within Syracuse University reporting.

Name

Syracuse University College of Law

Legal name

Syracuse University College of Law

Website

https://law.syr.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1895

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Syracuse University College of Law is an ABA-accredited private law school in Syracuse, NY granting J.D. (residential and JDinteractive hybrid online), LL.M., S.J.D., joint, and certificate degrees to domestic and international students, with specialty programs in trial advocacy, security policy, disability law, and IP.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

ABA-Accredited JD-Granting Law Schools (EDAHAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online / Hybrid Law Schools & Programs (EDAHAIAE), LLM & Post-JD Graduate Law Programs (EDAHAIAC), Law School Research Centers & Institutes (e.g., Law & Economics, Human Rights) (EDAHAIAJ)

Keywords

• Legal education
• Juris doctor program
• Law school degrees
• Master of laws
• Experiential legal training

Headquarters

HQ city

Syracuse

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from on-campus J.D., LL.M., and JDinteractive programs through tuition and fees for legal education services
2. Financial Aid Services: Revenue generation through financial aid programs including loans, grants, and scholarship administration

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Syracuse University College of Law is an ABA-accredited law school that delivers Juris Doctor (J.D.), Master of Laws (LL.M.), and Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) degrees, plus joint degree programs and Certificates of Advanced Study. Programs are offered both on-campus in Syracuse, NY and via a hybrid online JDinteractive format, and integrate classroom instruction with experiential clinics, externships, advocacy competitions, and a comprehensive law library.

Product overview

Syracuse University College of Law is a legal education institution offering multiple degree programs as a unified portfolio: the On-Campus J.D. Program and JDinteractive Hybrid Online J.D. Program (two delivery formats for the core Juris Doctor degree), the Master of Laws (LL.M.) for international graduates, Joint Degrees combining law with other fields, and Certificates of Advanced Study for specialization. The college provides experiential learning through clinics, externships, and advocacy programs, with specialized areas of focus including Advocacy & Litigation (ranked #9 nationally), Security Policy & Law, Disability Law & Policy, and Innovation/Entrepreneurship/IP. Supporting services include the Law Library with comprehensive database access (Bloomberg Law, LexisNexis, Westlaw, HeinOnline, CALI, and more), Academic & Bar Success support, and Career Services with access to a network of 11,000+ alumni.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• On-Campus J.D. Program Residential Juris Doctor program where students join a community of aspiring lawyers, participating in experiential learning, advocacy programs, and clinical opportunities.
• JDinteractive (JDi) - Hybrid Online J.D. Program Hybrid online Juris Doctor program allowing students to earn their law degree from home, expanding access to legal education for those in remote locations.
• Master of Laws (LL.M.) Advanced law degree program for international law graduates seeking to study American law.
• Joint Degrees Combined degree programs allowing students to pursue law alongside complementary disciplines including business, disability studies, communications, international affairs, public administration, and forensic science.
• Certificates of Advanced Study Specialized certificate programs allowing students to build expertise in specific areas of law.
• Experiential Courses, Clinics & Externships Practical hands-on learning opportunities through clinics, externships, and experiential courses for real-world legal experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97.2% of graduates employed or pursuing advanced degrees within one year of graduation (Class of 2023)
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

AI capability1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DLA PiperminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJames Kelly L'99, partner and chair of New York Private Equity at DLA Piper, serves as member of the College of Law Board of Advisors, providing strategic guidance and industry connections.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fordham Law School: ABA-accredited private New York City law school offering J.D., LL.M., and S.J.D. programs. Closely comparable in size, mission, and applicant pool to Syracuse Law, with similar Northeast private-law-school positioning and specialization areas.
• Cornell Law School: ABA-accredited private New York law school and Ivy League institution offering J.D., LL.M., and doctoral programs. Comparable in core degree portfolio and ABA-accredited status, though at a higher rank and price point.
• Albany Law School: New York's oldest independent law school, ABA-accredited, offering J.D. and LL.M. programs. Closely comparable in scale, geographic footprint (upstate NY), and applicant demographic.
• St. John's University School of Law: ABA-accredited private New York City law school offering J.D., LL.M., and joint degrees. Similar in size, tuition tier, and target applicant demographic to Syracuse Law.
• Pace University Elisabeth Haub School of Law: ABA-accredited private New York law school offering J.D., LL.M., and S.J.D. programs. Directly comparable in size, regional positioning, and degree portfolio to Syracuse Law.
• Cardozo School of Law (Yeshiva University): ABA-accredited private New York City law school offering J.D., LL.M., and S.J.D. programs with strong IP, IP/tech, and dispute resolution specializations. Comparable in size and private-school positioning.
• Boston University School of Law: ABA-accredited private law school with comparable class size, J.D./LL.M./S.J.D. portfolio, and Northeast applicant pool. Similar positioning in the second-tier private law school market.

Regional players

• University at Buffalo School of Law: New York's only public law school, ABA-accredited, with J.D. and LL.M. programs. Same upstate New York applicant pool as Syracuse Law and competes directly for regional students, though differentiated by public-school pricing.

Emerging players

• Mitchell Hamline School of Law: ABA-accredited private law school widely recognized as a leader in hybrid and online J.D. delivery. Directly comparable on the JDinteractive-style hybrid-JD dimension that Syracuse is investing in.

Broad incumbents

• Georgetown University Law Center: One of the largest and highest-ranked U.S. law schools with an extensive J.D., LL.M., and S.J.D. portfolio. While a tier above Syracuse, it competes for the same national applicant pool and sets the benchmark on specialty programs (e.g., national security, IP) that Syracuse also emphasizes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SyracuseLaw
• Facebookfacebook.com/syracuselaw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/syracuse-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/syracuselaw
• Xx.com/sucollegeoflaw

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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