The College of Law is proud to be a part of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU), which enrolls nearly 10,000 students hailing from across the United States and more than 70 countries, including several African countries, the Bahamas, Brazil, Indonesia, China, and the United Arab Emirates, to name a few. The student body includes representatives from all ethnic, socioeconomic, and religious backgrounds. Founded in 1887, FAMU is a comprehensive, public, coeducational, and fully accredited land-grant university offering a broad range of instruction, research, and service programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. Located on the highest of seven hills in the capital city of Tallahassee, FAMU is the third oldest of the nine institutions in the State University System of Florida. The College of Law’s rich tradition of excellence dates back to its original founding in 1949. Between 1949 and 1968, the College of Law graduated 57 students. In 2002, the FAMU College of Law reopened in downtown Orlando, Florida, as the only public law school in Central Florida. In 2006, the College of Law moved into its brand-new permanent building at 201 Beggs Avenue. The College of Law offers a quality legal education at an affordable price in state-of-the-art facilities and has been nationally recognized for its diverse student body and its clinical programs. The College of Law received full accreditation from the American Bar Association in July 2009 and was reaccredited in 2014.

The College of Law is located in Orlando, considered to be one of the most beautiful and dynamic cities in Florida. A racially and culturally diverse community, Orlando is considered not only one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in Florida but also one of the best employment markets in the nation. Orlando offers affordable housing, great weather year-round, and easy access to cultural and recreational activities such as Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and various professional athletic teams. Located in the heart of downtown, the College of Law is within walking distance of government buildings, courthouses, law firms, and a wide variety of cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities.