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 95.7% 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.
Recent Developments in the Law CLE
Join us for a one-day CLE covering recent developments in the law. This program is approved for eight hours of CLE credit in Kansas and Missouri, including two hours of ethics and professionalism.
KU Law News
KU Law to honor distinguished alumni
The University of Kansas School of Law will recognize Kenneth Gaines and the Hon. Paula Martin with its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award at a private dinner April 26 in Lawrence.
KU Law specialty programs earn top-30 recognition from U.S. News
The University of Kansas School of Law continues to earn national recognition for excellence in legal education. Three of the school’s specialty programs — legal writing, environmental law and dispute resolution — rank among the top 30 in the nation, according to the 2025 U.S. News & World Report of Best Law Schools released this month.
International trade law scholar can comment on US pausing contributions to WTO, automotive tariffs
Raj Bhala, Brenneisen Distinguished Professor of Law, is available to talk with media about the announcement that the United States has paused contributions to the World Trade Organization as well as recently announced 25% tariffs on cars made in Mexico and Canada and some auto parts.
KU Law wins back-to-back national transactional law competitions
The University of Kansas School of Law is wrapping up March with two consecutive national transactional law competition wins. Both victories continue multiyear winning streaks for KU Law at these competitions.
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