Thomas Jefferson School Of Law is in San Diego, California. San Diego is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution.
Thomas Jefferson School Of Law stays focused on a few key areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include law.
Not all applicants to Thomas Jefferson School Of Law are accepted.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The Thomas Jefferson School Of Law teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 805 students study at the school (in 2005).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of the Thomas Jefferson School of law is to provide an outstanding legal education for a nationally based student body in a collegial and supportive environment with attention to newly everging areas of law, particularly those related to technological development, globalization and the quest for social justice"
More complete details are provided below.
Thomas Jefferson School Of Law
2121 San Diego Ave
San Diego, CA 92110
General Phone: (619) 297-9700
http://www.tjsl.edu
Thomas Jefferson School Of Law awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 233 | law |
Number of programs and degrees for Thomas Jefferson School Of Law in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 233 | 1 |
In 2005, Thomas Jefferson School Of Law had a total enrollment of 805 students (683 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| First Professional | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 50% |
| 30-34 | 17% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of San Diego, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | not required |
Financial Aid:
Thomas Jefferson School Of Law participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1085400)
Thomas Jefferson School Of Law has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 4 | $125,809 | 7 | $98,959 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $102,000 | 3 | $96,150 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 7 | $94,464 | 6 | $88,856 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 14 | $105,035 | 16 | $94,643 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Thomas Jefferson School Of Law Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
Notable:
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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