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Law Schools

A directory of accredited U.S. law schools, with a focus on programs known for constitutional and appellate practice.

Founded 1817

Harvard Law School

Cambridge, Massachusetts

One of the oldest continuously operating law schools in the country, with an extensive constitutional and federal courts curriculum.

Founded 1824

Yale Law School

New Haven, Connecticut

Known for its small class sizes and influence on legal scholarship, particularly in constitutional theory.

Founded 1893

Stanford Law School

Stanford, California

Runs a Supreme Court Litigation Clinic where students work directly on cases pending before the Court.

Founded 1858

Columbia Law School

New York, New York

Strong programs in constitutional law and human rights, situated among the Second Circuit's federal courts.

Founded 1870

Georgetown University Law Center

Washington, D.C.

The largest law school in the country by enrollment, with unmatched proximity to the Supreme Court and federal agencies.

Founded 1902

University of Chicago Law School

Chicago, Illinois

Closely associated with the law and economics movement and a rigorous approach to constitutional interpretation.

Founded 1835

NYU School of Law

New York, New York

Home to the Brennan Center for Justice, a leading voice on voting rights and constitutional democracy.

Founded 1819

University of Virginia School of Law

Charlottesville, Virginia

Chartered by Thomas Jefferson, with a long tradition of producing federal appellate clerks and judges.

Founded 1859

University of Michigan Law School

Ann Arbor, Michigan

A leading public law school with deep strength in constitutional law and civil rights litigation clinics.