Why Arkansas Law?
The University of Arkansas School of Law offers a competitive J.D. as well as an advanced LL.M. program, which prepares students for success. Our challenging curriculum is taught by nationally recognized faculty, and there are unique opportunities for students to participate in pro bono work, externships, live client clinics, competitions, and food and agriculture initiatives.
We strive to identify, discuss, and challenge issues of race, color, ethnicity, and
the impact(s) they have on students, faculty, and staff members in an effort to achieve
a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community.
The University of Arkansas is the state’s land grant flagship institution, and our law school embodies the best of what public legal education offers today’s students. We are consistently ranked among the “Best Values in Legal Education” by National Jurist magazine, a designation we first won in 2011.
From admitting the Six Pioneers who were the first African American students to attend law school in the South without a court order to graduating governors, judges, prosecutors, and faculty who went on to become President of the United States and Secretary of State, we have a rich history and culture.
Academic Programs
J.D. Program
Established in 1924, the School of Law offers a full-time, three-year program leading to a Juris Doctor degree. The degree is conferred upon satisfactory completion of 90 semester hours, including 42 hours of required courses. Students are often referred to as 1Ls, 2Ls or 3Ls depending on the number of years they have been in the program. Two specialized certificate programs and four dual degree programs are also available to qualified students.
LL.M. Program in Food & Agricultural Law
The first advanced law degree in agricultural and food law was founded here more than 30 years ago. The LL.M. program was also the first to offer a fully integrated opportunity for face-to-face and distance education options. With its support, the School of Law publishes the nation’s first student-edited specialized journal devoted to food law and policy issues and sustains outreach efforts that connect academic scholarship with critical legal and policy issues.
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Spotlight
Student Spotlight
Lindsay Mast, 3L
"I decided to pursue a J.D. after learning about the challenges within our criminal justice system, particularly how it affects those without financial means and the tragic reality of wrongful incarcerations. My experiences as a foster parent to teenagers entangled in the criminal justice system, a mentor to teenage mothers, and a volunteer working with people experiencing poverty and homelessness revealed obstacles I had not personally encountered."
Alumni Spotlight
Ryan and Sarah Jewell
Ryan and Sarah Jewell (J.D. ’14, J.D. ’15) were recently featured in a SuperLawyers article titled “The Jewells of the Trial”. The article traces the couple’s journey from college sweethearts to legal professionals, with Ryan initially pursuing dentistry and Sarah studying English literature before choosing a legal career. Gain a glimpse into their dynamic at home, showing how they collaborate and support each other as they navigate the legal profession and manage their household. The School of Law is proud to count Ryan and Sarah Jewell among our distinguished alumni, showcasing their dedication to justice and one another.