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School of Law

Your Journey Starts Here

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., LL.M. or M.S.L. program that best fits your needs.

Residential J.D.
Online Hybrid J.D.
Accelerated J.D.
Joint Degrees
Online LL.M.
Government Contracting M.S.L.
On Campus LL.M.
General M.S.L.
By The Numbers

Top 3

tied for third among Ohio law schools for first-time bar taker passage rate on July 2025 Ohio Bar Exam

Student Experience

Academics

See how you can gain hands on experience and explore specialized areas of law as you earn your J.D. 

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Involvement

Check out the many student organizations you can get involved in along with Law Review, Mock Trial and Moot Court.

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Support

Learn about the resources offered to help you on your journey through law school. 

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Office of Professional Development

See how we help students and alumni throughout their careers.

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In the News

Check out our Dayton Docket Blog to get the latest updates about the School of Law.
Law and undergraduate students at small tables for a Match Day event

Lighting the Way to Law School link-arrow link-arrow

Learn how University of Dayton School of Law students are helping undergraduate UD students prepare for what’s ahead in law school.
Brittany Feiner in front of Chief Justice John Marshall statue

A Milestone Moment link-arrow link-arrow

Brittany (Douple) Feiner ’99 was among the University of Dayton School of Law alumni who got to experience a session of the U.S. Supreme Court and become eligible to argue cases in front of the Justices.
Keller Hall

Dayton Law Graduates Continue Success on the Bar Exam link-arrow link-arrow

The University of Dayton School of Law saw nearly 9 out of 10 graduates pass the bar exam on their first attempt.
Meet Our Alumni...
Gladys Miles
Law
08.03.2026

Serving the Public link-arrow link-arrow

See how Gladys Miles ’95 is using her J.D. in her role at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of the General Counsel.
Isabele Castle
Law
07.06.2026

New Opportunities, New Directions link-arrow link-arrow

See how Isabele Castle ’24 is using her J.D. as a law clerk at the Northern Mariana Islands Supreme Court.
Travis Butchello
Law
06.10.2026

Drafting the Fine Print link-arrow link-arrow

See how Travis Butchello ’16 is using his J.D. to help his employer navigate a complex legal and regulatory environment.
Image of Khandice Lofton
Law
05.04.2026

Purpose Driven link-arrow link-arrow

See how Khandice Lofton ’21 has used her J.D. to help others and her advice for making a difference in the legal field.
Law
10.30.2025

Navigating Immigration Law link-arrow link-arrow

See how Sergio Fernández ’22 is using what he learned at Dayton Law to help people trying to immigrate to the United States.
Maggie Shaver
Law
10.06.2025

Choosing the Law link-arrow link-arrow

See what led Maggie Shaver ’23 down the path to becoming an attorney.
Davis Schwartz standing
Law
09.11.2025

Opening Doors link-arrow link-arrow

See how Davis Schwartz ’20 used law school to expand his career opportunities.
Portrait of Radhika Shukla '23
Law
08.13.2025

"Insuring" Success link-arrow link-arrow

Learn how Radhika Shukla '23 is using the skills she learned at UDSL to practice in the area of insurance coverage and regulation.
Portrait of Kristen Cochran '24
Law
07.28.2025

Prepared for the Future link-arrow link-arrow

Learn how Kristen Cochran '24 is using her J.D. to help clients with estate planning.
Portrait of Patrick Sobkowski '21
Law
08.05.2025

Back to School link-arrow link-arrow

Learn why Patrick Sobkowski '21 decided to return to the classroom as a professor after earning his J.D.

Take a Look Around

See all the University of Dayton School of Law has to offer.

J.D. Programs

Residential J.D.
Accelerated J.D.
Online Hybrid J.D.
Joint Degrees

Prospective Students

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Online LL.M. Program

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Government Contracting M.S.L.

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About

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