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Why Choose Santa Clara Law?

Our students are competent and compassionate leaders who make an impact at the intersection of law, technology, business, justice, and ethics.


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Our Programs

Our academically rigorous programs include a full-time Juris Doctorate, the award-winning part-time FlexJD, innovative TechEdge and Public Interest JD cohorts, as well as opportunities to earn specialized graduation concentrations in high tech, global, social justice, privacy, and sports law. We also offer LLM programs in U.S. Laws, Intellectual Property and International Law.

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Learn from the Best

Our faculty members are renowned group of scholars, each dedicated to academic excellence and accompanying students in their personal, professional, and academic growth.


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Inclusive Excellence

Our community brings together people from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, reflecting our Jesuit commitment to hospitality as well as the unique culture of Silicon Valley.


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We welcome students from around the country and around the globe, united in their shared commitment to the common good.


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We are committed to helping our students achieve their educational goals by creating opportunity for all.


BY THE NUMBERS

#1
2024 ranking for Part-time J.D. program in Northern California by U.S. News & World Report (#18 in the nation)
 
Top 50
Law Schools of Choice for AmLaw 100 "Big Law" Firm Placement
 
#4
2025 ranking for Intellectual Property Law by U.S. News & World Report
 
A+
Grade for our law study abroad program (National Jurist, 2024, 2023, 2022)
 

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QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSION TO THE BAR

In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners.