Dean Search
School of Law

The University of Arkansas is currently seeking outstanding candidates for the position of  dean of the School of Law.  Learn more about the search committee and timeline.

Recognized among the “Best Values in Legal Education” by National Jurist magazine, the School of Law prepares graduates for success with challenging courses taught by outstanding faculty, unique service opportunities and a community that puts law students first.

Established in 1924, the School of Law includes alumni in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, two territories and 20 countries with successful careers in the legal profession as well as other fields. In addition, the School of Law’s alumni include governors, judges and prosecutors, and past faculty went on to become President of the United States and Secretary of State.

Throughout its history, the School of Law has strived to create a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community. The School of Law admitted the Six Pioneers, the first African American students to attend law school in the South without a court order.