Dean of Santa Clara Law
Since 2021, Dean Kaufman has been driving new initiatives at Santa Clara Law , collaborating with faculty, students, and alumni to enhance legal education and expand the school's impact. Under his leadership, the Law School continues to strengthen its standing as a hub for innovation, ethics, and excellence in the heart of Silicon Valley.
U.S. News & World Report released its law school rankings. We’re proud our Flex J.D. program for professionals ranks #1 in Northern California and #18 nationally—expanding access to Santa Clara’s outstanding legal education.
Our Ignatian tradition inspires us to be “contemplatives in action,” pairing discernment with engagement to serve others with greater wisdom and compassion. Putting contemplation into action means reflecting on our values...
The legal profession expects a high level of dedication, and the rigors of law school reflect that. While the rewards are substantial, students often face a demanding, sometimes isolating journey as they pursue their aspirations...
Rising together, we are overcoming the obstacles we face by drawing on our tremendous distinctive strengths–our vital Jesuit mission and values, commitment to inclusive excellence, renowned and impactful faculty and staff-educators...
Innovating for the Greater Good:
Santa Clara University School of Law’s Strategic Plan
Because we care for each other deeply, we are challenging ourselves to develop a plan that will allow us to achieve ambitious, transformational priorities and outcomes that will drive our energies, resources, and comprehensive advancement goals. Supported by enduring values, guiding principles and distinctive strengths, a “living” plan will be crafted that increases our ability to serve our students and respond to rapidly changing situations and needs over the next three years and well beyond. It will be aligned with the University’s mission and a reflection of who we aspire to be as a law school.
You can play an instrumental role in this shared endeavor by Building the Future of Justice and supporting the Law School’s advancement goals tied to our strategic plan.
As our strategic plan takes shape, I will share our progress throughout the process. I invite you to check-back regularly for updates.
Warm Regards,
