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.
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.
#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.
KU Law News
Conference to explore strengthening institutions for tribes
American Indian law scholars and advocates will gather at the University of Kansas this month to discuss “Strengthening Institutions for Tribes during Trump 2.0” during the 2025 Tribal Law & Government Conference.
Wagstaff & Cartmell funds million-dollar scholarship at the University of Kansas School of Law
The Kansas City–based law firm Wagstaff & Cartmell made a $1 million gift to its existing Wagstaff & Cartmell Scholarship Fund. The additional funding will continue to support outstanding law students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential and a commitment to advancing the practice of law.
KU Law ranks No. 5 in nation for best value law schools
National Jurist magazine has ranked KU Law No. 5 in the nation on its 2025 list of Best Value Law Schools, earning an A+ grade for its combination of affordability, strong employment outcomes and high bar passage rates.
KU Law to host lecture on public trust doctrine and environmental rights
The University of Kansas School of Law will host environmental law scholar Erin Ryan from Florida State University for a public lecture Oct. 30 as part of the Big 12 Law Schools Signature Lecture Series.
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