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Welcome to the School of Law

Our goal is to provide students with a quality education so they are prepared to practice law, promote democracy by upholding the rule of law and judicial independence, pursue justice, serve the public, and enhance the legal profession. Our innovative curriculum combines traditional core courses with a nationally recognized skills-training program in order to develop our students into practice-ready lawyers.

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Frederick Slabach

Dean of the School of Law and Professor of Law

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Our History and Strategic Plan

Discover how the University of Mississippi School of Law's rich history informs the strategic vision shaping its future.

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Minds Behind the Mission

Meet the scholars, mentors, and staff who bring expertise and dedication to every corner of the School of Law.

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A Legacy in Motion

From courtrooms to boardrooms, Ole Miss Law graduates are making an impact across Mississippi and beyond.

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ABA Required Disclosures

Access the consumer information and outcome data the School of Law is required to disclose under American Bar Association standards.

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Law Programs

We offer four degree concentration programs so everyone can find their niche. We also have the top Air and Space Law program in the country.

GRAD

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Get a comprehensive legal education to fit your future career at the SEC's most affordable law school.

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GRAD

Air and Space Law LL.M.

A degree designed for both U.S. and foreign-trained law school graduates interested in a rigorous legal curriculum in U.S., international, and comparative air and space law.

  • Oxford
  • Online

GRADCERT

Air and Space Law Graduate Certificate

Designed for legal professionals, policymakers, and industry experts, this certificate prepares graduates to navigate and influence the evolving global aerospace landscape with confidence and competence.

  • Oxford
  • Online

Law School News

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Law School Powers Clerkship Ambitions

OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi law students are seizing opportunities to become judicial clerks upon graduation, thanks to the careful tutelage of the school's Career Services Office and the school's course offerings.