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University of Hawaii William S. Richardson School of Law

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Committed to Learning

Our programs engage with the world’s leading scholars and practitioners,
and are consistently ranked among the best law programs in the country.

Degrees: Programs of Study

The William S. Richardson School of Law is committed to providing a rich curriculum, with traditional Socratic classroom settings as well as essential clinical experience. With a wide array of courses, workshops, and clinics, students at the Law School have opportunities for externships, supervised field and research projects, and real courtroom experience. 

We offer both a Full-Time and Part-Time Juris Doctor (JD) Program, an Advanced JD (AJD) Program for foreign lawyers, and a Master of Laws (LLM) Program for graduates of both U.S. and foreign law schools. Our dual degree programs provide the opportunity to earn a law degree with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Social Work (MSW) degree. The Law School offers JD Certificates in Pacific-Asian Legal Studies, International & Comparative Law, Environmental Law, and Native Hawaiian Law and LLM Specializations in Business & Commercial Law, Conflict Resolution, Criminal Law, Environmental Law and Ocean Law & Policy, International & Comparative Law, and Human Rights. For more information, explore our programs below or download the Student Handbook.

JD (Juris Doctor) Program Master of Laws (LLM) Program
Advanced JD (AJD) Program Academic Concentrations

Centers & Programs: Hands-On Learning

The Law School’s programs have been developed to fit the needs and interests in the state of Hawai‘i as well as our unique position in the Asia-Pacific region. Our Clinical Programs develop students’ professional skills and provide opportunities for engagement with local communities as well as active involvement with international issues.

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