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Fowler School of Law
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Welcome to the Fowler School of Law and Chapman University!

We are excited by the prospect of you choosing our school to launch your career in the law. At Fowler, our philosophy defines our mission:

"The Fowler School of Law is a place where future lawyers prepare for life as professionals and officers of the court, providing the groundwork for a lifetime of legal service."

Our graduates gain a deep understanding of professionalism, serving with honor and distinction–whether handling the smallest matter for a single client, for large enterprises domestically and internationally, or in public service.

You'll enjoy all the benefits of our terrific facilities in the heart of a vibrant campus located in beautiful Southern California, in close proximity to Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside and Newport Beach. The charming restaurants, cafes and shops of Old Towne Orange are at our doorstep. Come learn why we believe in the transformational impact our personalized education of distinction has on our students, the opportunities they have after graduating and their enduring contributions to the world. We are proud to invite you to visit us and learn why the Fowler School of Law is the right place to start the next chapter of your story!

   

Why Fowler School of Law?

  • Learn From Exceptional Faculty

    Our distinguished faculty boasts a Nobel laureate, three former U.S. Supreme Court Clerks, a former five-term U.S. Congressman and three members of the American Law Institute.

  • Small Class Sizes

    With one of the best faculty-to-student ratios among ABA-approved law schools, our personalized approach means students work closely with faculty and staff to achieve their goals.

  • Prepared for Practice

    We pair academic theory with real-world training to ready you for practice as an attorney. We ensure that our students gain vital, career-relevant experience through internships, externships, skills labs, professional development sessions, clinical programs and research projects.

  • Lifelong Career Support

    Our Career Services Office works with you from your first day to help you network, ready your résumé, prepare for interviews and secure a role in the legal workforce.

  • An Incredible Law School Experience

    Law school is a challenge, but it is also an incredible experience made just as memorable by what you do in your downtime. The Fowler School of Law is located in the heart of Orange County, just a block away from the lively Old Towne Orange dining and shopping district, close to famous Southern California beaches, Disneyland and a host of other amazing destinations just a short drive away.

    • Photograph of a former Chapman Student offering her testimonial about the school
    Silgai Mohmand
    (JD '21)
    I chose Chapman because of the positive atmosphere. For me, having a supportive and open-minded school was important. I also loved the emphasis on practice-oriented learning because I wanted to leave law school feeling ready to enter the workplace. Chapman offered all these things for me. As soon as I walked in, I felt right at home."
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    Our Student Profile, by the Numbers
    Infographic of the Fowler School of Law 2025-26 Class Profile



    An Enduring Commitment to Access and Opportunity


    We believe in the importance of being open to all viewpoints and encouraging equal protection of the law for everyone. We invite you to bring your voice to the diverse chorus of the Fowler School of Law community, representing a variety of ethnicities, religious backgrounds, political affiliations, gender identities and sexual orientations.

    It is through our appreciation of a diverse set of views that we are able to lay the groundwork for advocacy in the noble practice of law. You will be hard pressed to find a more diverse set of voices than in Orange County, California–a region that is rapidly becoming one of the most ethnically diverse in the nation.

    Award Winning Inclusivity


    For our continuing commitment to access and opportunity, the Fowler School of Law has received notice from several external organizations, including receiveing a CLEO Edge Award for Greater Equality, and being ranked as one of PreLaw Magazine's "Most Diverse Law Schools" in the United States.

    The Constitutional rights Foundation of Orange county awarded Champman University Fowler School of Law their 2024 Community Partner of the Year Award at their annual benefit, acknowledging the CRF-OC Law Day conference held at the school.

    Access, Opportunity and Diversity Recognition Awards

    The 2024 Constitutional Rights Foundation, Orange County, Community Partner Award
    2024 Cal LAW Education Pipeline Award
    Recipient of the Orange County Hispanic Bar Association's 2022 Corporate Citizen Award
    Six-time recipient of the Law School Admission Council's Diversity Matter Award

    Next Steps

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