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In a Complex World, Laws Organize Us. Protect Us. Empower Us.
At Oregon Law, you will learn from the best legal minds, engage in cutting-edge research to address real-world challenges, and develop the knowledge and skills to position you for the bar exam and beyond. You will receive a legal education tailored to your interests in a positive and encouraging community.
Find your flight path here, to the legal career that will propel you to wherever you want to go.
Top-Ranked Law School
Oregon Law’s 141-year legacy as a leader in legal education continues. In the annual national report of best law schools released by
U.S. News & World Report
, the
University of Oregon School of Law
is the top-ranked law school in Oregon and is the only law school in the Pacific Northwest awarded four top national rankings:
Legal Writing
(#1),
Environmental Law
(#8),
Dispute Resolution
(#11), and
Most Graduates in Public Interest Jobs
(#16).
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Degree Programs
Juris Doctor
Engage in a three-year, full-time, JD Program that is challenging, inspiring, and gratifying. Our outstanding faculty, extensive experiential learning opportunities, and custom-tailored approach to career and professional planning help you become the leader you want to be.
JD Program
Master of Laws (LLM)
Advance your career with a General LLM or Two-Year LLM program. As an internationally-recognized postgraduate law degree, the LLM programs require an ABA-accredited JD degree (domestic applicants) or the first degree of law required for law practice or law teaching (international applications).
LLM Programs
Concurrent Degrees
Broaden and deepen your law career opportunities with a concurrent degree--an advantage as laws grow increasingly complex.  And, achieve the results in less time than the standard approach.
Concurrent Degree Programs
Undergraduate
Take law courses from the same world-class professors that teach graduate law students. In these fascinating, interdisciplinary courses, you learn about the Constitution and the laws and policies that govern the environment, human rights, culture, business, crime, families, and conflicts.
Undergraduate Programs
175+
OREGON LAW ALUMNI WHO ARE SITTING JUDGES
90.85%
OVERALL EMPLOYMENT RATE FOR OREGON LAW’S 2024 JD GRADUATES
100%
JD STUDENTS take Experiential LEARNING Courses
55%
2024 JD Graduates Employed IN Law Firms &
Business & Industry
LAW CLINICS WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF
THE KNIGHT LAW CENTER
26%
2024 JD GRADUATES WORKING IN Public Interest and Government jobs
“I wanted to get a law degree to not only develop a set of skills that I could use in all settings, but to speak truth to power and advocate for people who might not have the tools they need.”
—Erika Pirotte, JD ‘18
Attorney
Natural Resources Unit
Navajo Nation Department of Justice
“I am living my dream. As a civil rights prosecutor, I have the distinct privilege of working on behalf of all Americans to protect the rights of some of our most vulnerable community members. Without my UO law degree, none of this would be possible.”
—Rose Gibson, JD ‘10
Federal Prosecutor
United States Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division, Washington, DC
Become Practice-Ready
Clinical Programs
Field Placements
Fellowships
Pro Bono
Volunteer Opportunities
Law Journals
Advocacy Competitions
Simulation Courses
Gain the experience and skills to become practice-ready through our nationally ranked Legal Research and Writing Program and a variety of practical experiences. Combined with academics, these experiences will prepare you to be ready for practice upon graduation. And, we see career success as a journey, not a destination. We offer a personalized approach to career and professional planning and guide you to become leaders in the legal field you choose.
Practical Experience
Eugene
Immersed in nature, the Eugene metropolitan area is the second largest city in Oregon, home of the Oregon Ducks and the Knight Law Center. Eugene is also home to the Federal Courthouse, Lane County Circuit Court, and the city’s Municipal Court.
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Portland
Oregon Law's Portland Program offers you the opportunity to spend your entire third year building a portfolio of real-world experience, specialized course work, and personal connections in the heart of Oregon’s largest city and the center of the largest network of Oregon Law alumni.
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News
Student Volunteers Organize Environmental Law Conference
This March, student volunteers again planned Oregon Law’s Public Interest Environmental Law Conference, the largest and longest running event of its kind. This year marked the 44th year for the annual conference, which was organized around the theme “Fight Back, Voices for Good.”
University of Oregon School of Law Earns National Recognition in 2026 U.S. News & World Report Rankings
The University of Oregon School of Law (Oregon Law) is nationally recognized in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Law Schools rankings, ranking #91 overall among 195 law schools nationwide and reaffirming its position as a leading public law school in the Pacific Northwest.
As Tax Day Approaches Oregon Law Professor Offers Advice and Insights
As Tax Day nears, Oregon Law assistant professor Orli Oren‑Kolbinger breaks down key changes in tax law and offers practical guidance to help filers make informed decisions, from choosing deductions to understanding new credits. Drawing on her research and teaching, she also explains how tax rules shape behavior and equity—and why April 15 doesn’t have to be intimidating.
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Events
GBI Sustainability Panel
Apr
23
GBI Sustainability Panel
Apr 23
184
BLSA Elections x Study Hall
Apr
23
BLSA Elections x Study Hall
Apr 23
141,
Screening of "The Alabama Solution" and Discussion
Apr
23
Screening of "The Alabama Solution" and Discussion
Apr 23
William W. Knight Law Center
LawTech Boba Social
Apr
29
LawTech Boba Social
Apr 29
175,
Your Future in Investigative Careers (Panel + Networking)
May
Your Future in Investigative Careers (Panel + Networking)
May 5
Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
SPRNG Conference 2026: Flipping the Switch
May
SPRNG Conference 2026: Flipping the Switch
May 7
Lillis Business Complex
SPRNG Conference 2026: Flipping the Switch
May
SPRNG Conference 2026: Flipping the Switch
May 8
Lillis Business Complex
Class of 2026 Commencement
May
16
Class of 2026 Commencement
May 16
O'Connell Conference - Oregon Law Alumni Weekend
Sep
18
O'Connell Conference - Oregon Law Alumni Weekend
Sep 18
William W. Knight Law Center
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We Love Our Oregon Law Alumni
Since 1884, we've built a tight-knit community of accomplished Oregon Law alumni. They form a strong network of personal and professional connections and, together, they support student scholarships and faculty research, share wisdom, and help new law ducks launch their careers.
Give Back
The University of Oregon is located within the traditional homelands of the Southern Kalapuya. Following the Willamette Valley Treaty of 1855, Kalapuya people were forcibly removed to the Coast Reservation in Western Oregon. Today, descendants are citizens of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon and the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians of Oregon. Learn more about this native history on campus with the
Many Nations Longhouse