Stanford Law School was established in 1893, the same year that Stanford University opened its doors. The school was founded by a group of prominent lawyers from the San Francisco Bay Area, with the goal of providing high-quality legal education to students from all backgrounds. From its beginnings, Stanford Law School has been committed to… Read More »
Stetson University College of Law was founded in 1900 as the first law school in Florida. It was established by lawyer and Supreme Court Justice, John B. Stetson, who wanted to create a law school that would educate and train a new generation of lawyers who could serve their communities with integrity and excellence. The… Read More »
Suffolk University School of Law was founded in 1906 as the first evening law school in the United States. It was founded by Gleason Archer, Sr., and was originally called the “Evening Law School.” Its original purpose was to provide legal education for individuals who could not attend law school during the day due to… Read More »
Syracuse University College of Law was established in 1895 as the College of Law of Syracuse University. It was the first law school in Central New York and the fourth in the state. The college has a long and distinguished history of producing outstanding lawyers, judges, and legal scholars. The college has had many notable… Read More »
The Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law was established in 1895 and is the first law school in Pennsylvania. The school was founded by a group of prominent lawyers and judges, led by George Sharswood, who sought to create a law school that would provide legal education for students from all backgrounds. The… Read More »
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law is the oldest public law school in Texas. It was founded in 1947 as the Houston College of Law and was the first law school in Houston. The school was originally established to provide an opportunity for African American attorneys to practice law in Texas. In 1951,… Read More »
Texas Tech University School of Law was established in 1967 as the Southern Methodist University School of Law. It was established as a regional law school to serve the legal needs of West Texas. In 1969, the school’s name was changed to Texas Tech University School of Law and it became part of the Texas… Read More »
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law was founded in 1992 by a group of Fort Worth lawyers, judges, and educators. The school was originally located on the campus of Texas Christian University (TCU) in Fort Worth and served as a branch of the TCU School of Law. The school moved to its own facility in… Read More »
Thomas Jefferson School of Law (TJSL) was founded in 1969 by San Diego attorneys as a non-profit institution dedicated to providing an excellent legal education to students from diverse backgrounds. The school was initially accredited by the American Bar Association in 1972 and has since established itself as one of the top law schools in… Read More »
Thomas M. Cooley Law School was founded in 1972 and is the largest law school in the United States. It is named after Thomas McIntyre Cooley, a Michigan Supreme Court Justice and Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court from 1864 to 1885. The school’s main campus is located in Lansing, Michigan, with additional campuses… Read More »
The Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center was established in 1980 as a branch of the Touro College and University System. It is located in Central Islip, New York and is accredited by the American Bar Association. The law center was founded to provide a quality legal education to students from diverse backgrounds, with… Read More »
Tulane University School of Law was established in 1847, making it the 12th oldest law school in the United States. The school was founded by a group of prominent New Orleans lawyers, who wanted to create a law school that would provide an education in both civil and common law. Initially, Tulane Law was located… Read More »
University at Buffalo–SUNY Law School has a long and distinguished history of providing quality legal education to the people of New York. Established in 1887, it is the oldest public law school in the state. The law school was originally established as a private institution, known as the Law Department at University of Buffalo. In… Read More »
The University of Akron School of Law was founded in 1921 as the Akron Law School. It was established with the purpose of providing quality legal education to the citizens of Ohio and beyond. The school has a rich history and has been involved in many important legal decisions throughout its long tenure. In the… Read More »
The University of Alabama School of Law was established in 1872, making it one of the oldest law schools in the country. The School of Law was originally housed in Little Round House, an old wooden building located on the University’s campus. In 1923, the law school moved to its present location on Paul W… Read More »
The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law was established in 1915, making it one of the oldest law schools in the United States. It was formed from a merger between two existing law schools, the University of Arizona College of Law and the Phoenix School of Law. For its first few decades,… Read More »
The University of Arkansas–Fayetteville School of Law was founded in 1924 as the first law school in the state of Arkansas. The law school was established with the mission to provide a legal education that would prepare students for professional success in the legal field. The inaugural class consisted of only twelve students, and the… Read More »
The University of Arkansas–Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law was founded in 1975. It was established as the first law school in the state of Arkansas and is now a fully accredited law school offering a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree program, as well as specialized programs such as the Master of Laws (LL.M.)… Read More »
The University of Baltimore School of Law was established in 1925 as the Baltimore College of Law. It was the first school in Maryland devoted exclusively to the study and teaching of law. The school was founded by a group of prominent local attorneys and judges who recognized the need for a quality legal education… Read More »
University of California Hastings College of the Law was established in 1878 as the first law school in the University of California system. It is one of the oldest continuously operating law schools in the western United States. The school is located in San Francisco and offers a variety of degree programs including J.D., LL.M,… Read More »
University of California–Berkeley School of Law was founded in 1894 as the first public law school in the state of California. Initially known as the Boalt Memorial Hall of Law, it was named after John Henry Boalt who had donated funds for its construction. The school originally offered a three-year curriculum and its first graduating… Read More »
The University of California–Davis School of Law was founded in 1968 and is located in Davis, California. It has a long history of providing legal education to students from all backgrounds and levels of experience. The school was initially established as the Martin Luther King, Jr. School of Law, making it the first public law… Read More »
UCLA School of Law was established in 1949, making it the youngest major law school in the nation. It was founded on the principle of providing a quality legal education to students from diverse backgrounds. Over the years, UCLA Law has grown to become one of the most prestigious and highly ranked law schools in… Read More »
The University of Chicago Law School was founded in 1902 by a group of distinguished legal scholars and jurists. The school’s first dean was the renowned Roscoe Pound, who would go on to become one of the most influential legal minds of the twentieth century. During his tenure, Pound developed a curriculum that focused on… Read More »
The University of Cincinnati College of Law was established in 1833, making it one of the oldest law schools in the United States. It began as a small, part-time school located in downtown Cincinnati and was originally called the Cincinnati Law School. In 1885, the law school moved to its current location on Clifton Avenue… Read More »
The University of Colorado Law School was established in 1892, making it the oldest law school in the Rocky Mountain region. The school was initially housed in a building on the campus of the University of Colorado at Boulder, and it has since grown to become one of the nation’s most respected public law schools.… Read More »
The University of Connecticut School of Law was established in 1921 as the Hartford School of Law. It was founded by William A. Park, who was a prominent Hartford attorney and civic leader. The school was originally located in downtown Hartford and served as an adjunct to the University of Connecticut in Storrs. In 1973,… Read More »
The University of Dayton School of Law was founded in 1974 and is located in Dayton, Ohio. It is the only private law school in the state and one of only five ABA-accredited law schools in Ohio. The school was established to serve the local community by providing a professional legal education that would prepare… Read More »
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law was founded in 1892, making it the oldest law school in the Rocky Mountain region. The College of Law began as a department within the University of Denver and was originally housed in an old Victorian mansion on the university’s campus. The first class had only ten… Read More »
The University of Detroit Mercy School of Law was founded in 1912 as a part of the University of Detroit. It was the first Catholic-affiliated law school in the country, and its original mission was to provide legal education for members of the Catholic community. The school quickly grew in size and reputation, becoming one… Read More »