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Practice Makes Perfect. It Also Makes Better Lawyers.
At the University of Dayton School of Law, we prepare our graduates to be lawyers who can solve problems, whether they are the problems of a person, family, organization or society. By applying a broad base of legal knowledge, extensive practical experience and professional values to the cause of helping others, our graduates have the ability to distinguish themselves in their careers while making a real impact on the world.
We pride ourselves on creating well-rounded lawyers. At Dayton Law, you will be exposed to the challenging classroom dialogues found throughout the nation's top law schools. You also will be expected to apply your classroom knowledge to real-world problems through externships, capstone courses and live-client clinics. It is this balance of theory and practice that gives our graduates uncommon knowledge and rare distinction.
You will also notice that we understand every student has unique needs, talents and goals. This is why we maintain small class sizes, and why one-on-one instruction and in-depth personal, academic, bar and career counseling are the norm, not the exception, at Dayton Law.
If you are ready for a challenging legal education that provides you with an opportunity to change your life — along with the lives of countless others — we are ready to be your partner.

Academic Programs
J.D. Program
An education at Dayton Law begins with our strong belief in what a lawyer is: a problem solver. In our Lawyer as Problem Solver curriculum, we teach students how to use their knowledge of the law as a tool to help people resolve their legal problems as well as community and global issues.
In addition to a traditional three-year program, we offer an Accelerated Two-Year Option. No matter which path you choose, we offer a flexible system to support your needs. Our dedicated faculty, state-of-the art facilities, and warm and vibrant community augment a well-rounded and practical law school experience.
Graduate Programs
We offer two graduate degrees in Intellectual Property and Technology Law: a Master of Laws (LL.M.) and a Master in the Study of Law (M.S.L.). Each program offers instruction in all aspects of intellectual property law, computer-related and cyberspace law, and entertainment and mass communication law.
Joint Degree Programs
We offer two distinct joint degree programs: a J.D. and master of business administration degree and a J.D. and master of science in educational administration.

Apply to the School of Law
An education at Dayton Law begins with our strong belief in what a lawyer is: a problem solver. Our students learn how to use their knowledge of the law as a tool to help people resolve their legal problems as well as community and global issues. Our innovative Lawyer as Problem Solver curriculum has been recognized by the International Institute for Conflict Resolution and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, putting us in the company of Harvard, Stanford and Vanderbilt as an institution shaping the future of legal education.
If you are ready to challenge the conventions of what it means to be a lawyer, then discover what the University of Dayton School of Law has to offer you. Apply for free today »

Resources for Current Students
Many resources for current students, as well as faculty and staff, are located on our community website, including information from the Registrar's Office, Career Services Office, Office of Student Affairs and the Zimmerman Law Library.
Announcements, career listings, registration information and other resources are also available on Porches.
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Faculty and Staff
The University of Dayton School of Law has a diverse, talented faculty and dedicated staff. Each faculty and staff member provides a unique contribution to the education of our students.

Career Services
The Career Services Office at the University of Dayton School of Law is dedicated to offering students and alumni comprehensive career planning services. Our objective is to assist in the transition from law student to employed professional. Services and programs are created to facilitate career planning efforts and to maximize potential for employment.
The Career Services Office assists students and alumni with:
- Identifying career options
- Aligning career opportunities with individual interests and skill sets
- Determining a rewarding career path
- Developing successful job search techniques
- Securing rewarding summer and permanent employment
Services for Employers
The Career Services Office offers recruiting services free of charge to employers, students, and alumni. Employers have myriad avenues to recruit students, including on-campus interviewing, resume collection services, and direct contact postings. Employers may also post part-time and full-time job openings for our students and alumni.
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Zimmerman Law Library
The Zimmerman Law Library, a state-of-the-art facility, is located in the heart of Keller Hall, the University of Dayton School of Law building. It provides the law school and undergraduate community — as well as lawyers, judges, and the public — with ready access to more than 295,000 volumes of printed legal materials and microfilms, supporting research in Anglo-American, foreign, comparative, and international law.
The law library is primarily a research facility and most library materials do not circulate. Numerous electronic resources are accessible in the law library, including the library’s catalog and legal databases. The law library shares its catalog with Roesch, the undergraduate library.
Among the most valuable resources of the Zimmerman Law Library is a staff of librarians available to assist students with effective legal research. Consultation with a reference librarian is available year-round.
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Welcome, School of Law Alumni
The best measures of the quality of a law school are the achievements of its graduates. Our alumni are a distinctive group of legal professionals with careers spanning public and private business sectors, government and academia.
Dayton Law provides many opportunities for alumni and friends to stay involved in the life of the School of Law. From becoming an active member of the Alumni Association to attending a symposium on the latest trends in law, graduates and others in the legal community are invited to join us in continuing our tradition of excellence in legal education.

Contact Us
University of Dayton School of Law
300 College Park
Dayton, OH 45469-2772
937-229-3211
Office Hours
Weekdays: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Office of the Dean
203 Keller Hall
Phone: 937-229-3795
Fax: 937-229-4769
Email
Academic Success Program
15 Keller Hall
Phone: 937-229-3486
Email
Admissions and Financial Aid
112 Keller Hall
Phone: 937-229-3555
Fax: 937-229-4194
Email
Career Services
210 Keller Hall
Phone: 937-229-3215
Fax: 937-229-4772
Email
External Relations
203 Keller Hall
Phone: 937-229-3793
Fax: 937-229-4769
Email
Law Clinic
1 Keller Hall
Phone: 937-229-4061
Fax: 937-229-4066
Email
LL.M. and M.S.L. Programs
Kelly Henrici, executive director, Program in Law and Technology
Phone: 937-229-4603
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Susan Wawrose, director, LL.M. and M.S.L. Programs
Phone: 937-229-2235
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Program in Law & Technology
Phone: 937-229-4603
Fax: 937-229-4778
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Registrar's Office
203 Keller Hall
Phone: 937-229-4187
Fax: 937-229-4769
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Student Affairs
203 Keller Hall
Phone: 937-229-3794
Email
Technology Office
415 Keller Hall
Phone: 937-229-4189
Email
Zimmerman Law Library
212 Keller Hall
Phone: 937-229-2314
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Essential Lawyering Skills
U.S. News & World Report's ranking of legal writing programs lists the University of Dayton School of Law 21st in the nation.
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