Stanford Law

Excellence, innovation, and a commitment to the future — these are Stanford Law School's legacy to each new generation of law students and lawyers.

At Stanford Law School, excellence is a given. Our community — engaged faculty and students, influential alumni, dedicated staff — is united in its belief that a Stanford Law degree is a powerful tool for change. Our programs —intensive curriculum, hands–on legal clinics, high-profile academic centers — cultivate professional skills and values, inspire new ideas, and engage leaders in developing solutions. And our resources — from cutting-edge facilities to the diverse advantages of Stanford University — make the Stanford Law campus an ideal environment for exploring and mastering the law.

Excellence, innovation, and a commitment to the future — these are Stanford Law School's legacy to each new generation of law students and lawyers. We invite prospective students, partners, and supporters to inspire, innovate, and lead with us.

Stanford University began offering a curriculum in legal studies in 1893, and in 1908 launched the Law School.

Since its creation, Stanford Law School’s basic mission has been dedication to the highest standards of excellence in legal scholarship and to the training of lawyers equipped diligently, imaginatively, and honorably to serve their clients and the public; to lead our profession; and to help solve the problems of our nation and our world.

On average, Stanford Law School receives around 4,000 applications each year from all 50 states and 65 countries. Notable Stanford Law Alumni include Supreme Court Justices William Rehnquist and Sandra Day O'Connor, Former White House Chief of Staff Josh Bolton, Former ABA President and current owner of the San Francisco Giants Bill Neukom and former Secretary of State Warren Christopher.

In total, there are currently 72 Stanford Law School alumni sitting on U.S. Courts.

Degrees include:

JD Program:
Stanford Law School offers an intensive, dynamic JD program in an environment that is collegial and interdisciplinary, and part of one of the world’s leading research universities.

Joint Degree Programs:
Interdisciplinary education is a hallmark of Stanford University and a distinct strength of Stanford Law, where students can explore the many ways law intersects with other fields.

Advanced Degree Programs:
Stanford Law School offers four one-year master's degree programs and a doctoral degree (JSD) for international graduate students who have earned a law degree outside the United States.

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