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.



Student Experience

Academics

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

Involvement

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

Support

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

Career Services Office

See how we help students and alumni throughout their careers.





In the News

Check out our Dayton Docket Blog to get the latest updates about the School of Law.
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
The new faculty members bring a wealth of experience and talent to their roles at the School of Law.
Keller Hall
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.