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At Santa Clara Law, you'll gain the expertise and confidence to lead with integrity and impact. Positioned at the heart of law, technology, business, justice, and ethics, our community empowers you to drive change.

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A degree from Santa Clara Law empowers you to lead in top law firms, drive global justice, and make a lasting impact. With rigorous academics and a focus on collaborative innovation, we equip you to shape the future of law and create meaningful change.

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Gain hands-on experience through our renowned centers, clinics, and programs, refining your skills in real life settings. Join a supportive community and seize opportunities to lead, advocate, and make an impact.

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At Santa Clara Law, we turn theory into practice. With experiential learning in the curriculum and strong support for internships, externships, and community initiatives, we provide the tools and mentorship to prepare you for a successful legal career.

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Santa Clara Law’s programs are recognized across the nation for excellence in law education.
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2023 ranking for Part-time J.D. program in Northern California by U.S. News & World Report (#19 in the nation)
 
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Intellectual Property Law grade from PreLaw Magazine
 
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Grade for our law study abroad program (National Jurist, 2022 and 2023)
 
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Why Choose Santa Clara Law?

Santa Clara University School of Law prepares lawyers to lead with excellence, integrity, and justice. Located in Silicon Valley, it offers a rigorous program with certificates in high tech, international, privacy, and public interest law, plus graduate degrees. Renowned for its expert faculty and top-ranked intellectual property programs, Santa Clara Law equips students to drive innovation and advocate justice.

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2025 Celebration of Achievement and Inclusive Excellence
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The Celebration of Achievement & Inclusive Excellence was a prestigious event that brought together the Santa Clara Law community to honor the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations who made a lasting impact both in the legal field and broader society through their work, leadership, and dedication to fostering a more inclusive and equitable world.


Investor Protection Summit 2025
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As technology continues to reshape our financial systems, the Investor Protection Summit at Santa Clara Law brought together preeminent judges, regulators, scholars, legal professionals, ethicists, and tech industry leaders to share their powerful insights and help illuminate the future of financial regulation and investor protection in an era of rapid change.


Sports Law Conference 2025
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Santa Clara University School of Law hosted its 2nd Annual Sports Law Conference, gathering over 100 students, attorneys, and professionals to explore key sports law issues. The event, organized by the Office of Career Management and was made possible by presenting sponsor Omar Habbas (J.D. ‘85) and Habbas & Associates.