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We recognize our global position and uniqueness, especially to the Asia and Pacific regions. The William S. Richardson School of Law challenges students to grow professionally and intellectually, with a rich and diverse curriculum. The Law School is proud to maintain excellence in diversity, clinical programs, and scholarship which bring us national recognition. We lead in Environmental Law, Native Hawaiian law, Pacific-Asian legal Studies, and International & Comparative Law.

our mission

A Legacy of Developing Ethical Leaders

The William S. Richardson School of Law is a collaborative, multicultural community preparing students for excellence in the practice of law and related careers that advance justice and the rule of law. We develop highly qualified, ethical professionals through excellence in teaching, scholarship, and public service. We embrace Hawai‘i’s diversity and values and recognize a special responsibility to our state and the Pacific region.

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Statistics
2022 Entering class profile
  • 77 Full-Time JD Students; 12 Part-Time JD Students
  • GPA: 25th Percentile 3.27, Median 3.53, 75th Percentile 3.70
  • LSAT: 25th Percentile 154, Median 156, 75th Percentile 160
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores
Category25th75th
Verbal157166
Quantitative151155
Writing45

Updated December, 2022:  The Law School Admission Council (LSAC) and American Bar Association (ABA) have certified these LSAT and GPA percentiles.

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Teaching Excellence

18

UH Regents’ Medalists for Excellence in Teaching

3

Society of American Law Teachers (SALT) Great Teacher Awards

1

SALT Junior Faculty Teaching Award

1

Two-Time Recipient of the UH Chancellor’s Citation for Meritorious Teaching

Accreditation

The William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa has been accredited by the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association since 1982. The Section of Legal Education may be contacted at 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60610 or by phone at (312) 988-6738. The Law School has been a member of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) since 1989.

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