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Experience a world-class legal education rooted in justice, community, and aloha at the William S. Richardson School of Law, where Hawaiʻi’s values shape tomorrow’s leaders.

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The William S. Richardson School of Law is unique. As Hawaiʻi’s law school, we are dedicated to engaging with our students in ways that support their dreams and aspirations while making a difference in their communities. Our nationally and internationally recognized faculty members provide a learning environment that encourages our students to lead in the classroom and in the community. Learn more about tuition, financial aid, and how to apply to the William S. Richardson School of Law.

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Dean Camille Nelson Honored with NAACP “Hats Off” Award of Excellence
October 23, 2025
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Dean Camille Nelson received the NAACP’s 2025 Dr. Alice A….


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Richardson Alumna Sabrina McKenna ‘82 Becomes Acting Chief Justice of the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court
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On October 1, 2025, Justice Sabrina S. McKenna ’82 assumed…


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Julian Aguon ’09 Wins Right Livelihood Award, Sweden’s ‘Alternative Nobel’ Prize
October 2, 2025
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The Right Livelihood Foundation announced today that human rights lawyer…


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Honoring the Service and Partnership of Chief Justice Recktenwald
September 30, 2025
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Today marks the conclusion of Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald’s…



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