University of Kansas School of Law
At KU Law, students gain the deep knowledge and practice-ready skills needed to become outstanding members of the legal profession.
Degree Programs
Students in the J.D. program learn the foundations of the law, then gain hands-on experience to get ready for practice. KU Law also offers an LL.M. in American Legal Studies, a Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.), a Two-Year J.D. for Foreign-Trained Lawyers, and graduate programs in homeland security law.
Areas of Study
Students have access to more than 100 upper-level courses in a variety of practice areas. KU Law offers eight certificate programs, more than a dozen curriculum guides and 10 joint degree programs for students looking to specialize.
Hands-On Learning
KU Law’s experiential learning program includes a mix of live-client clinics, field placements and skills simulations. Students have access to nine clinics and field placements, plus skills courses, moot court, mock trial and student-edited journals.
Faculty & Research
KU Law faculty are active scholars, researchers and subject matter experts in their fields. Faculty are committed to excellence in the classroom and to serving as mentors for law students, with offices that open into the heart of Green Hall, the Wheat Law Library.
Statistics and Rankings
#28
The Class of 2024 achieved the 28th best first-time bar pass rate with 92.2% passing the bar on the first attempt. The key is careful preparation, aided by KU Law’s Bar Prep Program.
100%
100% of graduates in the Class of 2024 were employed within ten months of graduation. This includes 96.6% with full-time, long-term law jobs. This is the eleventh consecutive year KU Law has reported employment and full-time grad school of 90% or more.
#6
KU Law is the #6 Best Value Law School, according to National Jurist Magazine (2024). The rankings consider affordability, low graduate debt, and success on the bar exam and in the job market.
#19
Faculty at KU Law rank 19th among public law schools for research and scholarly impact (2024).
Featured Events & Programs
Admissions Info Sessions
Join the Office of Admissions for an information session introducing you to life at KU Law.
Upcoming Alumni Events
KU Law alumni are invited to join us at upcoming receptions, academic events and celebrations. Visit our Alumni Events page to learn more.
KU Law Magazine 2024
Featuring stories about Jayhawk lawyers thriving in technology-focused careers, as well as professors who are preparing the next generation of legal minds through innovative courses.
KU Law News
Researcher outlines ‘cluster of topics’ for legal approach to address global climate crises
KU Law scholar John Head has outlined the ecological, cultural, global and legal reforms necessary to address climate crises around the world in a new article for the University of Missouri-Kansas City Law Review. While the political reality may seem unlikely to address the issue, Head addresses why it is necessary and what steps could be taken.
Law scholar examines water law approaches around the world, analyzing how nations protect vital resource
Robin Kundis Craig, an environmental law expert at the University of Kansas, has written a chapter in “Comparative Environmental Law,” examining and comparing how countries around the world approach water law.
Study traces history of legislation to help low-income households pay for energy
A new article by Uma Outka, William R. Scott Professor of Law at the University of Kansas, traces the history of how American legislation has helped low-income households pay for energy. The scholar suggests the topic should not only be considered part of poverty law, but expanded via energy law as well.
Blake Wilson selected as next director of KU Law’s Wheat Law Library
The University of Kansas School of Law has selected Blake Wilson to be the director of the Wheat Law Library. Wilson brings nearly two decades of experience at KU Law to the role, having served in a variety of positions since joining the law library in 2007.
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