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SMU Dedman School of Law
The Law School of Dallas for 100 years
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Why Dedman Law?
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100 Years of Dedman Law
SMU Dedman School of Law is celebrating its 100th anniversary of empowering legal leaders and changemakers. With a legacy of academic excellence, innovative programs, and a commitment to public service, the law school has shaped over 17,000 alumni who excel in law, business, government, and more. Explore the milestones of this century-long journey and join us as we continue to lead the future of legal education.
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J.D. Programs
A comprehensive three-year
Juris Doctor
curriculum at SMU Dedman Law, designed to prepare students for ethical, practice-ready legal careers.
LL.M. Programs
SMU Dedman Law’s LL.M. programs help U.S. and international law graduates deepen their expertise through specialized study in corporate law, international law, taxation, and more. The programs are designed to deepen expertise and expand career opportunities.
Joint Degrees
SMU Dedman Law offers dual-degree programs—such as J.D./M.B.A., J.D./M.A. in Economics, and J.D./LL.M. in Taxation—that combine legal education with specialized graduate studies.
Master of Legal Studies
The SMU Dedman Law online Master of Legal Studies program offers working professionals a flexible, part-time path to gain practical legal knowledge and skills without earning a J.D.
S.J.D. Program
SMU Dedman Law’s Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) is a rigorous, research-focused degree designed for legal scholars pursuing advanced academic or policy careers.
Success Starts
Here
SMU Dedman Law students secure coveted positions in the most sought-after sectors of the industry.
#8
in the nation among law schools with the highest percentage of 2024 graduates placed in long-term, full-time, bar-passage required jobs. (TaxProf Blog)
#23
among law schools whose 2024 graduates landed associate jobs at the nation’s 100 largest law firms. (Law.com)
#27
in the nation for the most graduates working at big law firms. (U.S. News & World Report)
Faculty Spotlights
RETHINKING PROOF: How Professor Hillel Bavli is Using Statistics to Reshape Evidence Law
RETHINKING PROOF: How Professor Hillel Bavli is Using Statistics to Reshape Evidence Law
With a scholar’s mind and a litigator’s edge, the SMU Dedman Law professor is using theoretical and empirical rigor to change how courts—and students—understand proof.
SHAPING LAW, BUILDING FUTURES: How Professor Christine Hurt Became Texas' Voice of Business Law
SHAPING LAW, BUILDING FUTURES: How Professor Christine Hurt Became Texas' Voice of Business Law
From transactional practice to Texas corporate reform, Professor Hurt blends scholarship, service, and strategy to guide students through a fast-changing legal frontier.
SWINGING FOR THE FENCES: How Professor Marc Steinberg's Legal Vision Impacts the Rules of Corporate Law
SWINGING FOR THE FENCES: How Professor Marc Steinberg's Legal Vision Impacts the Rules of Corporate Law
From Capitol Hill counsel to global scholar, Steinberg’s career has shaped the field of corporate law and has inspired generations to think bigger and bolder.
JUSTICE IN TRANSLATION: Professor Jenia Turner’s Global Lens on American Criminal Procedure
JUSTICE IN TRANSLATION: Professor Jenia Turner’s Global Lens on American Criminal Procedure
From Bulgaria’s democratic awakening to SMU Dedman Law’s classrooms, Professor Turner brings a comparative eye to reforming U.S. criminal procedure.
Empowered to Succeed
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Roger Davis-Jahnel ’26
“Without scholarship support, I would not have been able to attend SMU Dedman Law. That support has given me the chance to learn in an amazing environment, take part in programs like clinic and moot court, and build the foundation for my future career. I’ve grown so much here, both personally and professionally, and I’m grateful every day for the opportunities this law school has provided.”
Matilda Gajardo ’26
“I will be the first lawyer in my family, and SMU Dedman Law has opened more doors than I ever imagined. From externing with a federal judge to competing in Moot Court and Mock Trial, every experience has strengthened my confidence and advocacy skills. Through the Board of Advocates and programs like the Dallas Kids Project, I’ve learned how to use my legal education to uplift others and inspire the next generation. I’m so grateful for the opportunities and community I’ve found here—they’ve made all the difference.”
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Tour SMU!
Explore the Hilltop – from the resources that drive academic success and the spirit and traditions that energize student life to ways to get involved on campus, how you can stay active, and so much more!
Live and Study in Dallas
Dallas has a fast-growing economy and is a top city for young attorneys.
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News
SMU Dedman Law Achieves 100% Employment for Class of 2025
April 23, 2026
James Cleo Thompson, Sr. Scholarship Continues Family Legacy of Leadership, Service and Legal Excellence
April 23, 2026
SMU Dedman Law Continues to Excel in the U.S. News Law School Rankings
April 22, 2026
Texas Bar Foundation Gives Jerry Alexander Statewide Recognition
April 22, 2026
How SMU Dedman Law Students Help Dallas Families Keep Ancestral Homes
April 17, 2026
SMU Dedman Law Celebrates 2026 Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann Moot Court Competition Winners
April 13, 2026
Emma Hackney Memorial Scholarship Fund
April 07, 2026
Remembering Professor William V. Dorsaneo III
March 25, 2026
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Upcoming events
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SMU Dedman School of Law
The Law School of Dallas for 100 years
Apply Now
Why Dedman Law?
Give Now
100 Years of Dedman Law
SMU Dedman School of Law is celebrating its 100th anniversary of empowering legal leaders and changemakers. With a legacy of academic excellence, innovative programs, and a commitment to public service, the law school has shaped over 17,000 alumni who excel in law, business, government, and more. Explore the milestones of this century-long journey and join us as we continue to lead the future of legal education.
Learn More
This is a carousel with rotating cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate, and Enter to activate cards.
J.D. Programs
A comprehensive three-year
Juris Doctor
curriculum at SMU Dedman Law, designed to prepare students for ethical, practice-ready legal careers.
LL.M. Programs
SMU Dedman Law’s LL.M. programs help U.S. and international law graduates deepen their expertise through specialized study in corporate law, international law, taxation, and more. The programs are designed to deepen expertise and expand career opportunities.
Joint Degrees
SMU Dedman Law offers dual-degree programs—such as J.D./M.B.A., J.D./M.A. in Economics, and J.D./LL.M. in Taxation—that combine legal education with specialized graduate studies.
Master of Legal Studies
The SMU Dedman Law online Master of Legal Studies program offers working professionals a flexible, part-time path to gain practical legal knowledge and skills without earning a J.D.
S.J.D. Program
SMU Dedman Law’s Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) is a rigorous, research-focused degree designed for legal scholars pursuing advanced academic or policy careers.
Success Starts
Here
SMU Dedman Law students secure coveted positions in the most sought-after sectors of the industry.
#8
in the nation among law schools with the highest percentage of 2024 graduates placed in long-term, full-time, bar-passage required jobs. (TaxProf Blog)
#23
among law schools whose 2024 graduates landed associate jobs at the nation’s 100 largest law firms. (Law.com)
#27
in the nation for the most graduates working at big law firms. (U.S. News & World Report)
Faculty Spotlights
RETHINKING PROOF: How Professor Hillel Bavli is Using Statistics to Reshape Evidence Law
RETHINKING PROOF: How Professor Hillel Bavli is Using Statistics to Reshape Evidence Law
With a scholar’s mind and a litigator’s edge, the SMU Dedman Law professor is using theoretical and empirical rigor to change how courts—and students—understand proof.
SHAPING LAW, BUILDING FUTURES: How Professor Christine Hurt Became Texas' Voice of Business Law
SHAPING LAW, BUILDING FUTURES: How Professor Christine Hurt Became Texas' Voice of Business Law
From transactional practice to Texas corporate reform, Professor Hurt blends scholarship, service, and strategy to guide students through a fast-changing legal frontier.
SWINGING FOR THE FENCES: How Professor Marc Steinberg's Legal Vision Impacts the Rules of Corporate Law
SWINGING FOR THE FENCES: How Professor Marc Steinberg's Legal Vision Impacts the Rules of Corporate Law
From Capitol Hill counsel to global scholar, Steinberg’s career has shaped the field of corporate law and has inspired generations to think bigger and bolder.
JUSTICE IN TRANSLATION: Professor Jenia Turner’s Global Lens on American Criminal Procedure
JUSTICE IN TRANSLATION: Professor Jenia Turner’s Global Lens on American Criminal Procedure
From Bulgaria’s democratic awakening to SMU Dedman Law’s classrooms, Professor Turner brings a comparative eye to reforming U.S. criminal procedure.
Empowered to Succeed
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Roger Davis-Jahnel ’26
“Without scholarship support, I would not have been able to attend SMU Dedman Law. That support has given me the chance to learn in an amazing environment, take part in programs like clinic and moot court, and build the foundation for my future career. I’ve grown so much here, both personally and professionally, and I’m grateful every day for the opportunities this law school has provided.”
Matilda Gajardo ’26
“I will be the first lawyer in my family, and SMU Dedman Law has opened more doors than I ever imagined. From externing with a federal judge to competing in Moot Court and Mock Trial, every experience has strengthened my confidence and advocacy skills. Through the Board of Advocates and programs like the Dallas Kids Project, I’ve learned how to use my legal education to uplift others and inspire the next generation. I’m so grateful for the opportunities and community I’ve found here—they’ve made all the difference.”
Shaping World
Leaders
in Law
Video
Tour SMU!
Explore the Hilltop – from the resources that drive academic success and the spirit and traditions that energize student life to ways to get involved on campus, how you can stay active, and so much more!
Live and Study in Dallas
Dallas has a fast-growing economy and is a top city for young attorneys.
Learn More
News
SMU Dedman Law Achieves 100% Employment for Class of 2025
April 23, 2026
James Cleo Thompson, Sr. Scholarship Continues Family Legacy of Leadership, Service and Legal Excellence
April 23, 2026
SMU Dedman Law Continues to Excel in the U.S. News Law School Rankings
April 22, 2026
Texas Bar Foundation Gives Jerry Alexander Statewide Recognition
April 22, 2026
How SMU Dedman Law Students Help Dallas Families Keep Ancestral Homes
April 17, 2026
SMU Dedman Law Celebrates 2026 Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann Moot Court Competition Winners
April 13, 2026
Emma Hackney Memorial Scholarship Fund
April 07, 2026
Remembering Professor William V. Dorsaneo III
March 25, 2026
View more news
Upcoming events
View all upcoming events
Search the SMU website
Search
Submit
Popular Searches
Fast Facts
Underwood Law Library
J.D. Programs
Graduate Programs
Apply
Give
Request info