As you contemplate pursuing a legal education, I hope you will take a careful look at Howard University School of Law. Our reputation for excellence in legal education is not only a historical legacy but also a living legacy. Howard, the most renowned historically black law school in the world, produced in the past century the nation’s premier engineers of social justice. This 135-year tradition of leadership and service continues as we build a new legacy. Our vision for the School of Law is to forge a defined role in setting the American educational and social agenda, particularly as it affects African Americans in the 21st century.

As a Howard law student, you will be a beneficiary of a long tradition of academic excellence and social concern. You will receive the kind of legal education that molds not just good lawyers, but great lawyers. The Law School’s distinguished alumni roster is telling evidence of the great and committed lawyers who emerge from Howard University School of Law.

Your legal education also will be enhanced by Howard’s location in the nation’s capital. Not only does the school’s location make it easy to attend sessions of the U.S. Supreme Court, but also it makes for a wealth of opportunities for internships and future employment. You will learn from an outstanding faculty. You will also learn from an outstanding student body.

There are many other reasons for the enduring appeal of the Howard University School of Law. As you explore this website, you will discover those reasons. If you decide to visit the law school, as I hope you will, you will discover others. We welcome your interest and your application. Ours is a small law school with small classes that offer, among other things, access to professors, mentors, hands-on clinical experiences, and outstanding placement opportunities.

Join us and become a part of the continuing legacy of leadership into the 21st century. I invite you to become one of a select group of students who live and learn at Howard University School of Law.

Sincerely,

Kurt. L. Schmoke
Dean