The University at Buffalo School of Law—the only law school in the State University of New York system—is situated on the flagship campus of a premier public university. Located in Buffalo, New York, just 20 minutes from Canada, the University at Buffalo is recognized as a top public research university, and is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). University at Buffalo is known as one of the top large schools in the Northeast. Students choose from more than 110 undergraduate degree programs, 205 master’s degree programs and 84 doctoral programs—the widest range of any public institution in New York or New England. The University enrolls close to 30,000 students each year, approximately one third at the graduate and professional levels including more than 450 law students.

UB School of Law is one of the oldest law schools in the state of New York, drawing on over 130 years of experience and innovation in legal education. Our curriculum is constantly evolving, recognizing the need to prepare students for the rapidly changing, global nature of legal practice. Each year, we graduate more than 140 lawyers who are ready to practice law in a diverse range of fields including corporate law, environmental law, public service, criminal law, intellectual property, and cross-border practice.

UB School of Law has a long history of pro bono service and social justice initiatives. Our students view the world with compassion, knowing that regardless of where they ultimately choose to work, they have a moral responsibility, as lawyers and as leaders, to use their skills and knowledge to ensure justice and to give back.

Located in Amherst, New York—a suburb of Buffalo—UB School of Law has a small-school feel with all the advantages of a large university, including access to other professional and graduate departments, Division I sports, a fine arts center, a concert hall, and numerous other academic, social, and cultural opportunities.

The greater Buffalo area offers a wide variety of social and cultural activities such as downhill skiing, water sports, professional sports, a world-class symphony orchestra, professional theaters, nightlife, and proximity to Toronto, all a short distance from the law school. Recently voted America’s Friendliest City by Travel & Leisure Magazine, Buffalo is known as the City of Good Neighbors, as well as one of the most affordable cities in the United States. The second largest city in New York State, Buffalo’s recent economic boom has caught national attention, touting Buffalo as a great place to live.

Library and Physical Facilities

UB School of Law is housed in John Lord O’Brian Hall, a seven-story building that includes a state-of-the-art courtroom, which provides students with an opportunity to watch judges and lawyers in action. The library is the core of the law school, occupying six of the seven floors, including a law-student-only reading room with space for 84 students.

Like the law school, the law library is committed to providing students with exceptional research and writing instructors. This enables first-year law students to gain one-on-one instruction in various research methods.

UB School of Law has also added state-of-the-art technology to enhance faculty teaching and student learning.