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The end of law is not to abolish or restrain, but to preserve and enlarge freedom.
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University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law
Honolulu, Hawaii
JD Admissions & Requirements
Data from 2023 admissions cycle
University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law is a prestigious JD program located in Honolulu, Hawaii. In the competitive 2024 law school rankings, University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law was ranked 127 by US News & World Report, making it a strong option for prospective law students in the current application cycle. For the 2023 admissions cycle, University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law has an entering 1L class size of approximately 90 with an acceptance rate of 28.8%, positioning it among the competitive law schools for JD applicants.
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The William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawai’i is located at the foot of beautiful Mānoa Valley, minutes from sandy beaches and lush rain forests, as well as from the economic and legal center of urban Honolulu. We offer an excellent academic program with professors committed to outstanding teaching, scholarship, and public service. Our school is particularly noted for its collegial atmosphere, accessible faculty, student support and camaraderie, and unequalled cultural and ethnic diversity.
Placement after graduation is consistently very high. Our distinguished alumni serve as leaders in national and international arenas, as well as in Hawai’i. We are recognized specifically for our programs in environmental law and international law, with a focus on Asia, Pacific, and human rights law, as well as for Native Hawaiian Law. We are also known for excellent teaching by our renowned faculty members in core law school courses ranging from property and business law to criminal, elder, and constitutional law, as well as for our attention to students in small legal writing classes. The William S. Richardson School of Law is fully accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools.