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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.
By The Numbers

Top 2

out of 10 Ohio-area law schools in employment in full-time bar pass required and J.D. advantage positions for the Class of 2024

Top 3

tied for third among Ohio law schools according to 2025 U.S. News & World Report law school rankings

Student Experience

Academics

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

Explore Academics

Involvement

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

Explore Involvement

Support

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

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Career Services Office

See how we help students and alumni throughout their careers.

Explore the Career Services Office

In the News

Check out our Dayton Docket Blog to get the latest updates about the School of Law.

Dayton Law Rises To Top 3 Ohio Law School In U.S. News Rankings link-arrow link-arrow

The School of Law’s U.S. News & World Report ranking is the highest in its history.
Seven new Dayton Law faculty standing together inside Keller Hall

Dayton Law Welcomes 7 New Full-Time Faculty for Fall link-arrow link-arrow

The new faculty members bring a wealth of experience and talent to their roles at the School of Law.
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...
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

Academics
Involvement
Support
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Admissions

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Online LL.M. Program

Overview
Frequently Asked Questions
Student Experiences
Articles

Government Contracting M.S.L.

Overview
Frequently Asked Questions
Financial Aid
Articles

About

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