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. Program that best fits your needs, whether it's a Traditional J.D., our Accelerated J.D. or our Online Hybrid J.D.
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
Next Steps
Take a Virtual Tour
See what makes the University of Dayton School of Law a special place to earn your law degree.
Take a Virtual Tour
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.
A New Direction
Discover Dayton Law
See what our students say about their time in law school and learn more about what you can expect.
Learn moreWhat To Expect In Law School
Watch this video to hear from students about what you should know before entering law school.
Learn MoreTake Classes Online
See how our Online Hybrid J.D. combines live online classes and interactive coursework with learning experiences on campus.
Learn moreProgram Spotlight
Videos: Get the Best View
Don't just read about Dayton Law. Check out a few of our many videos about life at the law school and see for yourself the exciting opportunities that await.
The School of Law has now been in the top 2 among Ohio law schools in an important job metric in 5 of the last 6 years and in the top 3 all 6 years.
The University of Dayton School of Law saw a 100% pass rate for its first-time takers on Ohio’s February bar exam.
The School of Law’s U.S. News & World Report ranking is the highest in its history.
See how a team of University of Dayton School of Law students gained one of the top spots in a Professional Football Trade Competition.
A look at the inside story of how the law school went from its humble beginnings on a library ground floor to where it is today.
A group of alumni and friends from the University of Dayton School of Law got to share in a once-in-a-lifetime experience at the U.S. Supreme Court.
Cody Myers '19 talks about his experiences in the University of Dayton School of Law's Leadership Honors Program and how the skills he developed to succeed in law school are helping him take advantage of opportunities in the legal field.
See how law student Sofia Delgado Medina is helping asylum applicants online.
See how Michele Reynolds is able to balance law classes with her role as a legislator.
See why Simeon Lyons ’19 decided to use his law degree to serve in the U.S. Army JAG Corps.
See how Chelcie Barnett’s interests in science and the law led her to the School of Law’s Hanley Sustainability Collaborative.
See how Daniel Rafferty ’22 is starting his legal career clerking for a unique court.
See how the strong connections one graduate made while at the University of Dayton School of Law helped her get exactly where she wanted to go.
Taylor Gillespie ‘20 combined the skills she learned as a rower with her passion for the law to chart a course to a job where she can make a difference.
Emma Compton '20 is using what she learned in law school to help the NFL franchise score victories off the field as well.
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See all the University of Dayton School of Law has to offer.
J.D. Programs
LL.M. & M.S.L. Programs
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Take a Look Around
See all the University of Dayton School of Law has to offer.