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 »
The University of Florida Levin College of Law was founded in 1909, when Florida’s first law school was established in Gainesville. Since then, the college has grown to become one of the top-ranked law schools in the nation. The college has an illustrious history of producing some of the most prominent lawyers, judges, and legal… Read More »
The University of Georgia Law School was established in 1859, making it one of the oldest law schools in the United States. Since its founding, the school has been committed to providing students with a rigorous academic experience that prepares them for successful careers as legal professionals. The school has grown from a single building… Read More »
The University of Hawaii William S. Richardson School of Law was established in 1973 as the first public law school in the state of Hawaii. The school was founded by the University of Hawaii Board of Regents, and its first dean was Professor Richard W. Pollack, who served from 1973 to 1977. The school was… Read More »
The University of Houston Law Center was established in 1947 as the first public law school in the state of Texas. The Law Center was founded by a group of Houston attorneys and judges to provide legal education to students from the state and beyond. It is part of the University of Houston System, which… Read More »
The University of Idaho College of Law was founded in 1909 as the first law school in the state of Idaho. It was originally located in Moscow, Idaho and moved to its current location in Boise in 1971. The college has a long and proud history of teaching legal education and providing students with a… Read More »
The University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign College of Law was established in 1897, making it the oldest public law school in the state of Illinois. It was founded at a time when public universities were just beginning to offer legal instruction. The school’s first dean was William Bross Lloyd, who had previously served as a professor at… Read More »
The University of Iowa College of Law was founded in 1865, making it the oldest law school in continuous operation west of the Mississippi River. It was the first public law school established in Iowa and the first to admit women. The College of Law was initially located in downtown Iowa City, but moved to… Read More »
The University of Kansas School of Law was founded in 1893 and opened its doors in 1895. It was the first law school established in the state of Kansas and has since become one of the top-ranked public law schools in the nation. Over the years, the school has developed an impressive roster of alumni… Read More »
The University of Kentucky College of Law was founded in 1908 and is one of the oldest law schools in the state. The college was originally located in a building on the campus of Transylvania University. In 1923, it moved to its current location on UK’s main campus in Lexington, Kentucky. Since then, the college… Read More »
The University of La Verne College of Law (ULVCL) is a private, nonprofit law school located in Ontario, California. Founded in 1970, it is the first law school in the Inland Empire and the only one in San Bernardino County. ULVCL prides itself on providing a personalized learning experience and a strong commitment to diversity… Read More »
The University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law was established in 1973, when the university merged with a local law school. The newly formed institution was named after the late Supreme Court justice, Louis D. Brandeis. Since its inception, the law school has been devoted to providing students with a rigorous academic program… Read More »
University of Maine School of Law was established in 1962 as the state’s only law school. It is located in Portland, Maine and is part of the University of Maine system. The school has since grown to become the largest public law school in New England and one of the most respected legal education institutions… Read More »
The University of Maryland School of Law was founded in 1813 and is the oldest law school in Maryland. Originally called the “Maryland Law Institute,” the school was established by a group of prominent Baltimore lawyers who wanted to provide legal education for their children. The first classes were held in a small building located… Read More »
The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law was founded in 1962 as the Memphis State University College of Law. It was originally housed in the historic James Lee House, located on the University of Memphis campus. The college was renamed in honor of former president Cecil C. Humphreys in 1995, and moved… Read More »
The University of Miami School of Law was founded in 1926. It is the oldest law school in Florida and one of the oldest continually operating law schools in the United States. The school began with a two-year program, but it was quickly expanded to a three-year program in 1927. In 1928, the school moved… Read More »
The University of Michigan–Ann Arbor Law School was established in 1859, making it the oldest law school in the state of Michigan. It was initially founded as a department within the University of Michigan but was eventually established as an independent law school in 1906. Throughout its long history, the law school has been consistently… Read More »
The University of Minnesota–Twin Cities Law School was established in 1888 as the first public law school in the state of Minnesota. The law school was located in downtown Minneapolis and offered a full-time three-year program, making it one of the first law schools to do so in the region. In 1895, the University of… Read More »
The University of Mississippi School of Law, located in Oxford, Mississippi, is one of the oldest public law schools in the country. Established in 1854, it is the first law school in the state and one of the first public universities established west of the Appalachian Mountains. The school was founded with a commitment to… Read More »
The University of Missouri School of Law has a long and illustrious history. Founded in 1872, it is the oldest law school west of the Mississippi River. The University of Missouri School of Law was founded by the Missouri General Assembly to provide legal education to the state’s citizens. The first classes were held in… Read More »
The University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law (UMKC Law) was founded in 1895 as the Kansas City School of Law. It was the first law school in Kansas City and the first professional school at UMKC. The School of Law began with just five faculty members and a handful of students, but quickly grew… Read More »
The University of Montana School of Law was established in Missoula, Montana in 1893 and is the oldest law school in the state. The school was founded as part of the University of Montana and has remained affiliated with the university ever since. The first class had only two students and one professor, but by… Read More »
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Law was founded in 1891, making it the oldest public law school in the state of Nebraska. The college was established to provide legal training for the citizens of Nebraska and to increase the number of lawyers in the state. The college has had a long and distinguished history,… Read More »
The University of Nevada–Las Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law was established in 1998, as the state’s first public law school. The school was named after William S. Boyd, a prominent Nevada businessman and philanthropist who contributed $1 million to the founding of the law school. The inaugural class enrolled in August 1999 and… Read More »
The University of New Mexico School of Law was founded in 1947, making it the state’s oldest law school. Located in Albuquerque, it is the only public law school in the state. The school began as a two-year program offering a bachelor’s degree in jurisprudence, which was later replaced by a three-year program leading to… Read More »
The University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill School of Law has a long and storied history. It was founded in 1845 as the first public law school in the United States, and was also the first to allow students to choose their classes. Since then, UNC-Chapel Hill School of Law has become one of the most… Read More »
The University of North Dakota School of Law was established in 1899 as the first law school in the Dakotas and is the oldest law school in continuous operation west of the Mississippi River. It was initially located at what is now known as Old Main, which was a part of the original campus at… Read More »
The University of Notre Dame Law School was founded in 1869 by a group of lawyers and judges. The school was established with the intention of providing legal education to the people in the Midwest, specifically Indiana. Initially, classes were held in downtown South Bend, but eventually the school moved to its current location on… Read More »
The University of Oklahoma College of Law was founded in 1909 as the first public law school in the state. The school was established by the Oklahoma Legislature to meet the growing need for legal education in a rapidly developing state. The college has consistently been ranked among the top law schools in the nation,… Read More »
The University of Oregon School of Law was established in 1884. It was the first law school in the Pacific Northwest, and it has since become one of the most respected law schools in the country. The school is located in Eugene, Oregon, and it is part of the University of Oregon system. The School… Read More »