Syracuse University College of Law

What Syracuse University College of Law does

Syracuse University College of Law is a private, ABA-accredited law school founded in 1895 and operating from Dineen Hall on the Syracuse University campus in Syracuse, NY. It delivers three core academic products: an on-campus three-year J.D., the JDinteractive hybrid online J.D. (combining live and self-paced online sessions), and an LL.M. for international law graduates, supplemented by joint degrees (with Computer Science, Public Administration, Political Science, and Cultural Foundations of Education/Disability Studies) and Certificates of Advanced Study covering technology law and entrepreneurship (CASTLE), security studies, postconflict resolution, and national security and counterterrorism. The underlying technology stack centers on the JDinteractive platform, which extends live and asynchronous instruction to remote students, and the Orange Flex program, which pairs third-year remote externships in NYC, Philadelphia, Atlanta, San Francisco, and Washington DC with JDinteractive coursework. Specialized academic and clinical centers — the Innovation Law Center (technology commercialization with universities, federal labs, and startups), the Disability Law and Policy Program (joint degrees, clinics, externships, UN expert consulting), the Institute for Security Policy and Law (national security, counterterrorism, cybersecurity led by Hon. James E. Baker), and the Betty and Michael D. Wohl Veterans Legal Clinic — provide experiential and research infrastructure.

Revenue is generated primarily from tuition and fees across J.D., LL.M., and JDinteractive programs, supplemented by financial-aid administration and a private fundraising program that taps an alumni network of 11,000+ across 50 states and 65+ countries; pricing is annual subscription-style and varies by program and residency, with Dean's Scholarships available for merit-based recipients. Distribution is multi-channel: residential on-campus instruction (regional), JDinteractive online delivery (global reach), LL.M. recruitment of international graduates (global), and Orange Flex third-year externship placement (regional/multi-city). Go-to-market is event-driven via LSAC applications, admissions outreach, alumni referrals, earned media from U.S. News & World Report (Trial Advocacy #9 in 2026) and The Princeton Review (Best Online JD Programs in 2026), and a content/news channel covering faculty thought leadership and alumni outcomes (97.2% employment or advanced-degree placement for the Class of 2023).

Customer segments comprise prospective J.D. applicants, international law graduates pursuing LL.M. study, working professionals needing flexible online/hybrid instruction, students specializing in disability law or advocacy, and veterans and servicemembers receiving clinical legal services. The organization is governed as a non-independent academic unit of Syracuse University, holds no external investors, and competes on brand, ABA-mandated bar eligibility, specialized faculty expertise, and outcomes-based reputation rather than on price or scale.

Name

Syracuse University College of Law

Legal name

Syracuse University College of Law

Website

https://law.syracuse.edu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Syracuse University College of Law, founded in 1895, is an ABA-accredited private law school offering residential and hybrid online J.D. programs, an LL.M., and joint degrees. It serves prospective law students, international graduates, and veterans via specialized centers in disability law, innovation/IP, and national security.

Ownership category

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Product category

Legal Education (Higher Education)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

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
• Law degree programs
• Online legal education
• Disability law programs
• Trial advocacy 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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from tuition for J.D., LL.M., and JDinteractive programs. Additional revenue from application fees, student services, and course materials.
2. Financial Aid Administration: Administration of scholarships, grants, and student loans for enrolled students
3. Alumni Giving and Development: Private donations, endowed scholarships, and fundraising from alumni network of 11,000+ graduates

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Syracuse University College of Law is an ABA-accredited private law school offering the Juris Doctor (J.D.) both on-campus in Syracuse and through JDinteractive, a hybrid online format, as well as the Master of Laws (LL.M.) for international law graduates, joint degrees with other Syracuse University schools, and certificates of advanced study. Experiential learning is provided through clinical programs (notably the Wohl Veterans Legal Clinic), externships, and the Orange Flex remote third-year option.

Product overview

Syracuse University College of Law is a law school offering a portfolio of educational programs including the On-Campus J.D. Program, the hybrid online JDinteractive program, Master of Laws (LL.M.) for international graduates, Joint Degrees combining law with other fields, and Certificates of Advanced Study. Specialized areas include Advocacy and Litigation, Security Policy and Law, Disability Law and Policy, and Innovation/Entrepreneurship/IP. The school provides experiential learning through clinics (such as the Veterans Legal Clinic), externships, and the Orange Flex remote learning option.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JDinteractive: Hybrid online J.D. program offering asynchronous and live online courses for distance learning
• Innovation Law Center
• Disability Law and Policy Program (DLPP)
• Institute for Security Policy and Law
• Betty and Michael D. Wohl Veterans Legal Clinic

Products and services

• On-Campus J.D. Program Full-time, three-year residential Juris Doctor program for prospective lawyers, featuring ABA-accredited instruction, experiential learning, trial advocacy, clinics, and externships.
• JDinteractive Hybrid Online J.D. Program ABA-accredited hybrid online Juris Doctor program that allows students to earn their law degree remotely through a combination of live and self-paced online courses taught by full-time College of Law faculty.
• Master of Laws (LL.M.) Master of Laws program for international law graduates seeking expertise in American law and related specialties, including international human rights and comparative disability law.
• Joint Degrees Joint J.D. programs pairing the law degree with complementary Syracuse University graduate degrees such as the MPA (Maxwell School), M.S. in Computer Science (L.C. Smith College of Engineering), and M.S. in Cultural Foundations of Education with a Disability Studies concentration.
• Certificates of Advanced Study Specialized certificates of advanced study that pair with the J.D., including CASTLE (Technology Law and Entrepreneurship), Security Studies, Postconflict Resolution, and National Security and Counterterrorism Law.
• Orange Flex Third-Year Program Third-year program allowing residential J.D. students to complete their final year in another city through JDinteractive online courses combined with a remote externship placement.
• Betty and Michael D. Wohl Veterans Legal Clinic Clinic program providing free legal representation to veterans seeking VA benefits and military discharge upgrades, with active student involvement in fact investigation and advocacy under faculty supervision.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97.2% of Class of 2023 graduates were employed or pursuing advanced degree within 10 months of graduation
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• National Agency for Social Protection of UzbekistanminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 November 2025Professor Cora True-Frost provided disability inclusion training to Uzbekistan government officials on person-centered planning and supported decision-making as part of UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities implementation.
• European Research Council (DANCING Project)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2025Professor Cora True-Frost participated in DANCING Project final conference at Maynooth University examining intersection of disability cultural rights and EU law.
• New York Health FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with New York Health Foundation to expand Veteran Treatment Court services and help veterans access benefits through the veteran-first Syracuse Model. The VLC receives support to connect veterans to housing, jobs, and recovery resources.
• Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with IVMF supporting SyracuseServes coordinated care network as a legal services provider. VLC is integrated into comprehensive veteran services ecosystem providing holistic support.
• CNY Veterans Parade and ExpominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity outreach partnership through annual Valor Day event at CNY Veterans Parade and Expo for veteran community engagement.
• Burton Blatt InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege of Law partnership with Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University for disability law and policy research, scholarship, and academic programs. BBI is chaired by Professor Peter Blanck.
• School of Education (Syracuse University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint degree partnership offering J.D./Master of Science in Cultural Foundations of Education with Disability Studies concentration. School of Education is ranked among the best education graduate schools in the country.
• L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer SciencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint degree partnership for J.D./Master of Science in Computer Science enhancing legal education with instruction in computer science, technology, intellectual property, and technology transfer.
• Syracuse Intellectual Property Law Institute (SIPLI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitute focused on intellectual property law scholarship and education integrated with Innovation Law Center programs.
• Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public AffairscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint degree partnerships including J.D./Master of Arts or Ph.D. in Political Science and J.D./Master of Public Administration. Maxwell School offers the oldest M.P.A. program in the United States.
• Institute for Security Policy and Law (INSCT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitute providing interdisciplinary security studies education across national security, homeland security, cybersecurity, and counterterrorism. Led by Hon. James E. Baker.
• United NationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessor Arlene Kanter worked with UN committee on drafting Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) from 2001-06. DLPP faculty continue as expert consultants to UN Rapporteur on Disability.
• NAACP Legal Defense FundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummer litigation internship placement for Syracuse Law students at LDF in Washington D.C. focusing on civil rights impact litigation including racial injustice, voting rights, and criminal justice.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SyracuseLaw
• Facebookfacebook.com/syracuselaw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/syracuse-university-college-of-law
• Instagraminstagram.com/syracuselaw

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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