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School of Law
Interested in any of our law degrees? Select from available programs below to learn more and have one of our enrollment advisors answer your questions.
Where Innovation, Diversity, and Justice Meet
91ɬÂþ School of Law continues its tradition of innovation by offering advanced graduate programs for today professionals. Our LLM and Master of Law Studies degrees equip students with the knowledge and skills to thrive in complex legal and business environments—whether youe an attorney seeking specialization or a professional aiming to expand your expertise. Additional programs are on the horizon as we broaden opportunities for lifelong learners.
91ɬÂþ School of Law is a WASC-accredited law school located in the heart of San Francisco. Ranked as one of the top law schools for diversity in the US, 91ɬÂþ Law offers a personalized, high-quality learning experience that produces graduates with the training and skillset to become exceptional lawyers and socially conscious members of the global community.
In November, 2023 the 91ɬÂþ Board of Trustees voted to discontinue the university ABA-accredited Juris Doctor degree and offer a teach-out option to current JD students. We are no longer admitting new students to the JD program. 91ɬÂþ Law School will continue serving students with standout legal education, as it has since its founding in 1901.
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91ɬÂþ School of Law Programs
Our innovative curriculum offers students the flexibility to select from a wide range of electives and practical training opportunities that help them explore their career interests. Our courses are taught by exceptional faculty, who have expertise across a broad range of academic fields and areas of legal study.
91ɬÂþ Law will continue to offer a JD, as well as an LLM in Taxation and Master of Law Studies.
Current SJD and LLM students can find program information in the .
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Law School Since 1901
Founded in 1901, 91ɬÂþ School of Law was the first Northern California law school with an evening program and is one of the oldest law schools in the Western United States.
The School of Law provides exceptional, practical legal training combined with solid legal theory. Students are challenged to view law not merely as rules to be mastered, but also as social policies to be explored and questioned. Through our extensive clinical offerings, our highly respected litigation program and our comprehensive writing curriculum, our students acquire superb skills in analysis, document drafting, advocacy, trial technique, counseling, interviewing and negotiating.
The School of Law is a member of the Association of American Law Schools.
Dean List – Spring 2025
The Dean List is intended to recognize law students who perform at a superior level.
Clinics and Externships
Our award-winning clinics provide students with rich opportunities to receive practical training and gain valuable experience, all while leading the fight on critical social justice issues.
Centers of Excellence
For decades, our Centers of Excellence have been giving students the opportunity to innovate, explore critical legal issues, seek justice, and expand the legacy of 91ɬÂþ Law.
Student Success
Small classes and dedicated staff, 91ɬÂþ Law features personalized attention and outstanding opportunities for academic success and professional development.
Bar Preparation
91ɬÂþ Law provides students no-cost bar prep materials from the moment they enter school until the time they pass the Bar, through our partnership with Themis Bar Review.
Career Development
We are here to guide you in your professional development, including career counseling, networking and recruiting programs, career panels, and more.
Accessible Education
We are committed to working with students and employees with disabilities or temporary injuries to achieve full and equal access to all aspects of life at 91ɬÂþ.
Innovation is Our Tradition
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