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Richmond Law

Where good people become great lawyers.

Richmond Law was built for the student who wants to be challenged and supported in equal measure, who wants real experience alongside real relationships, and who believes becoming a great lawyer begins with knowing who you are.

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The Whole Modern Lawyer

At Richmond Law, we pride ourselves on maintaining a low student-to-faculty ratio of just 5 to 1. This means our professors are not only accessible but also deeply invested in your success. In addition to a faculty mentor, each first-year Richmond Law student will benefit from three other mentors to help guide their legal education.

The mentorship web

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Human Centered Support at Richmond Law

Richmond Law Stories

Features

Life After Graduating from Richmond Law

Alyssa G. Harrison, L’25, reflects on what it means to stay in the web

The dean’s office

Wendy Perdue’s office shows off her dedication to the school, its students, and democracy. Plus a fondness for animals — real and imagined.

Wendy Perdue’s final call

After 15 years leading Richmond Law, Wendy Perdue is stepping down as dean. She leaves a legacy of putting students at the forefront of every decision.

Can Big Media use copyright law to cut off internet access?

Big Media wanted ISPs to cut off internet access for copyright violations. The Supreme Court had other ideas, with an assist from Jim Gibson.

Carrying forward a legacy

An anonymous six-figure gift launched a new endowed faculty position in honor of Oliver Hill.