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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.
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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 2020
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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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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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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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Representatives from the United States Patent & Trademark Office plus discussions on NFTs and the future of sports, coaching clients through a data breach and what makes a good whistleblower highlight the University of Dayton School of Law's 31st annual Program in Law and Technology Seminar 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 10, in Keller Hall.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreSchool of Law Dean Andrew Strauss challenged the Class of 2022 to commit to the continued pursuit of truth in their legal careers.
Read moreIt is important that you see yourselves, and you help others see you, as problem solvers.
Read moreSarah 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.
Read moreUDSL teams won first and second place, along with taking home multiple awards for Best Attorney and Best Witness.
Read moreYou 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.
Read moreThe Organization of American States elected University of Dayton School of Law Professor Carlos Bernal to its Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.
Read moreEthan 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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