On behalf of the students, faculty and staff let me invite you to learn more about one of our nation’s richest treasures, Howard University School of Law. Established in 1869, Howard Law has been and continues to be at the forefront of legal education and advancement of social change. From the team of Howard alumni that brought about the historic Brown v. Board of Education decision to the faculty and students responsible for submitting two amicus curiae briefs to the United States Supreme Court in the landmark Grutter v. Bollinger, et al., the University of Michigan Law School affirmative action case, the members of the Howard University family realize our responsibility in shaping public policy.

You will become part of the rich heritage of innovative thinkers, courageous champions of justice and skillful engineers that is the hallmark of Howard University School of Law. Our law school will provide you with the requisite tools to change the future. You will be exposed to some of the finest minds that the legal profession has to offer in an environment where discourse is encouraged and debate is revered.

There is one consistent theme at Howard: we are here to ensure that you succeed. Our faculty, staff and your fellow classmates will challenge you to be your best and attain your personal level of excellence. How you face that challenge is up to you. But remember one thing, at Howard University School of Law you will never face a challenge alone.

Sincerely,

Kurt. L. Schmoke
Dean