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J.D. Programs
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 new Online Hybrid J.D.
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most improved bar passage rate in the country for Class of 2019 first-time takers according to ABA numbers listed in preLaw Magazine.
2nd
out of 10 Ohio-area law schools in employment in bar pass required and J.D. advantage positions for the Class of 2019
3rd
out of 10 Ohio-area law schools in bar passage for July 2019 first-time takers
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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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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 week-long 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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Training Programs
Intellectual Property Training
Designed to help onboard scientific researchers and contracting officers across the research, technology and defense industries, this online training teaches the knowledge and skills necessary for protecting intellectual property and securing data rights.
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3L Zion Savory won Best Attorney, while 3L Khandice Lofton was awarded Best Witness.
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Judge Michael Newman teaches classes and mentors students at the School of Law.
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University of Dayton students in the Core program who major in philosophy can now complete an undergraduate and law degree in five years through a new partnership with the University’s School of Law.
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Online Hybrid J.D. student Sarah Covington and her team finished second at MIT’s Grand Hack.
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Professor Carlos Bernal is excited to share his experience as a Justice and expertise in constitutional law with students.
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Read the Anti-Racism Resolution Passed by the University of Dayton School of Law Faculty
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Classes U.S. Department of Defense government contracting and procurement employees need to meet certain federal training requirements for their jobs can now receive credits toward a University of Dayton School of Law master's degree thanks to a new agreement between the School of Law and Defense Acquisition University.
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The University of Dayton School of Law was listed as the school with the country's biggest rise in bar passage rate in the Spring 2020 issue of preLaw Magazine.
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The University of Dayton School of Law continues to show strong results when it comes to graduates getting jobs.
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Alumni are providing a large number of internship opportunities for students this summer.
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A look at how the law can take you to places beyond just a courtroom.
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J.D. Programs
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