School of Law
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We're a law school on the rise with a welcoming atmosphere, a commitment to providing practical legal training and the flexibility to offer you a variety of ways to earn your degree.
Decide on the J.D. Program that best fits your needs, whether it's a Traditional J.D., our Two-Year J.D. or our Online Hybrid J.D.
1st
tied for the largest jump among law schools in the 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings
2nd
out of 10 Ohio-area law schools in employment in bar pass required and J.D. advantage positions for the Class of 2021
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See what makes the University of Dayton School of Law a special place to earn your law degree.
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See what makes the University of Dayton School of Law a special place to earn your law degree.
LL.M. & M.S.L. Programs
Explore our graduate law degree programs that allow you to take classes on campus or online to earn your LL.M. or M.S.L. degree, including an M.S.L. in Government Contracting.
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Discover Dayton Law
See what our students say about their time in law school and learn more about what you can expect.
Learn moreA Faster Way to a Law Degree
See how you can save time and money by getting your law degree in only two years.
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Take Classes Online
See how our Online Hybrid J.D. combines live online classes and interactive coursework with once-a-semester weekend learning experiences on campus.
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Human Rights Collaborative
Find out how you can transform lives through our partnership with the UD Human Rights Center.
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Leadership Honors Program
Discover how you can be in the next generation of lawyer-leaders with our Leadership Honors Program.
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Program In Law & Technology
See how you can be at the forefront of the law and technology with our cutting-edge courses.
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Don't just read about Dayton Law. Check out a few of our many videos about life at the law school and see for yourself the exciting opportunities that await.
The online class, taught by Inter-American Human Rights Commissioner and renowned human rights expert Professor Carlos Bernal, will be held from August 29 to October 3, and is open to anyone, including current students, alumni, and Human Rights legal professionals.
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The University of Dayton School of Law and Dayton law firms Thompson Hine and Taft have selected the first students for their Flyer Legal Pathways Program. The program is a new approach to improving diversity in the legal profession by recruiting future lawyers from underrepresented groups before they even enter law school.
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Through a class on International Human Rights Law, School of Law students discovered the challenges and possibilities involved in tackling problems on a global scale.
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The University of Dayton School of Law saw an increase in the number of its graduates getting hired, as it remained second among Ohio area law schools in an important jobs metric for the third straight year.
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Sarah Covington put the skills she learned at the University of Dayton School of Law to use after finding out about an organ transplant issue that could impact her daughter.
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UDSL teams won first and second place, along with taking home multiple awards for Best Attorney and Best Witness.
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You can now listen to the first episode of "On The Witness Stand," a podcast hosted by School of Law Dean Andrew Strauss, which will feature in-depth interviews on the legal scholarship of UDSL faculty and others.
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Ethan Nkana ’13 has used his experience at the University of Dayton School of Law to create a unique agency that helps doctors across the country.
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J.D. Programs
LL.M. & M.S.L. Programs
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