Chapman University, School of Law

Chapman University Fowler School of Law offers a collaborative, personalized and rigorous legal education. With one of the best faculty/student ratios among ABA-approved law schools, Chapman offers smaller class sizes and greater access to faculty, both in and out of the classroom. Chapman provides practical skills training for all students, in both litigation and legal transactions. Chapman offers many clinical programs, externships and labs, as well as opportunities for students to participate on legal journals and award-winning competition teams. Chapman has earned a unique reputation for its friendly, collegial and collaborative students, who enjoy significant opportunities to work closely with faculty, administrators and staff. As a result, Chapman has been frequently ranked in the top 10 of the nation’s law schools for “Best Quality of Life” by the Princeton Review. Chapman has a dedicated employment assistance staff to help its graduating students obtain positions of responsibility in the legal workforce. Chapman also offers a bar preparation program at no extra cost, resulting in one of the highest bar passage rates in California. Chapman has more than 40 student law organizations, providing valuable networking opportunities, special events and guest speakers in a variety of legal specializations. Chapman is accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), a member of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) and is in the “Top Schools” category of U.S. News and World Report’s annual rankings.