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 seven 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.
99%
99.2% 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.
#5
KU Law is the #5 Best Value Law School, according to National Jurist Magazine (2025). 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.
Recent Developments in the Law CLE
Join us for a one-day CLE covering recent developments in the law. This program has been approved for eight hours of CLE credit in Kansas and Missouri, including two hours of ethics and professionalism.
KU Law News
KU law school to host world’s leading patent scholarship conference
On April 10-11, the University of Kansas School of Law will host the 14th annual Patent Conference, the nation’s leading annual patent scholarship conference. Patent scholars from 18 institutions across 15 states and Germany will present cutting-edge research on patent law, policy and business.
KU research shows JOBS Act backfired, resulting in acquisitions of companies instead of increasing IPOs
Alex Platt, KU School of Law professor, has published research showing that the JOBS Act of 2012, which was intended to revive the IPO market, has had the opposite effect. Instead of making it easier for companies to go public through the IPO process, it has resulted in "dual-track bias," which has led many companies to sell to larger companies instead.
KU Law to honor distinguished alumni
The University of Kansas School of Law will recognize Judge Dan Crabtree, Steve Leben and Diane Parrish with its 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award. The award celebrates graduates for their professional achievements, contributions to the legal field and service to their community and the university.
Supreme Court ruling allowing race-based immigration stops hampering relief from government misconduct, legal scholar argues
Sharon Brett, associate professor of law at the University of Kansas, has published a new case study arguing the Supreme Court decision in Noem v. Vasquez Perdomo — and Justice Brett Kavanaugh's concurring opinion — miss the mark legally and factually and continue to make seeking relief from government misconduct exceedingly difficult.
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