Admissions

The University of Richmond School of Law offers a broad legal education that prepares graduates to practice law in any setting. The Richmond advantage includes:

Generous financial aid
Outstanding clinics and professional skills programs
A faculty of national stature that is also known for its accessibility to students
Location in a city that is vibrant, fun, accessible and full of professional opportunities

Experience Richmond Law

Faculty Spotlight

Jim Gibson
Professor of Law and Director of the Intellectual Property Institute

"For such a small law school, I'm constantly impressed by how much is going on and how many opportunities there are for learning about interesting topics both in and out of the classroom. Every time I turn around there's something else-a speaker, a moot court competition, a new issue of one of our many student-run journals, a symposium or conference, a debate. For someone who loves to study important issues of law and public policy, it's like being a kid in a candy store."

Faculty Spotlight

Margaret Bacigal
Clinical Professor of Law and Director of Clinical Placement Program

"One of my favorite things about teaching at the University of Richmond Law School is the students. They are intellectually curious and passionate about the law. Although they have differing backgrounds and a wide range of interests, I have been impressed by how many are committed to serving others and improving the legal system. Our law school community is a close-knit one that values each person as an individual. The law school also offers an exciting, creative learning environment where ideas are explored daily."

Faculty Spotlight

Joel Eisen
Professor of Law

"Our professors have national recognition for their expertise and scholarship in their fields. One thing that attracted me to Richmond Law was that this expertise helps make our faculty better teachers and our classes more informative. Faculty members translate their knowledge directly to the classroom setting and take advantage of our school's relatively small size to help students understand cutting-edge developments in the law."

Faculty Spotlight

Corinna Lain
Professor of Law

"One of the many things that distinguishes Richmond Law from other schools (and one of the many reasons I enjoy teaching here) is the genuine affection the faculty and students have for each other. We admit fantastic students and we take a personal interest not only in developing them professionally, but also in getting to know them as individuals. This creates a uniquely enriching experience all the way around."