The William S. Richardson School of Law is proud to share that Dean Camille A. Nelson has been named the 2025 Outstanding Woman Lawyer by Hawaiʻi Women Lawyers (HWL). This prestigious award recognizes individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to improving the lives and careers … [Read more...] about Dean Camille Nelson Named 2025 Outstanding Woman Lawyer by Hawaiʻi Women Lawyers
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UH Law School Receives $250,000 Grant for Professional Identity Development
The Mellon Foundation has awarded a $250,000 grant to the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s William S. Richardson School of Law to develop new approaches to the formation of law students’ professional identity. Led by Professor Eduardo R.C. Capulong, Director of Experiential Learning, the initiative, … [Read more...] about UH Law School Receives $250,000 Grant for Professional Identity Development
Richardson Law Continues to Shine in 2025 U.S. News Rankings
The William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa continues to earn national recognition for its excellence in legal education, according to the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Law Schools rankings released today. Richardson Law ranked No. 99 overall among … [Read more...] about Richardson Law Continues to Shine in 2025 U.S. News Rankings
Admitted Student Weekend 2025 Welcomes Future Advocates to Richardson Law with Connection, Community, and Insight
The William S. Richardson School of Law opened its doors to a vibrant group of admitted students on April 4–5 for its 2025 Admitted Student Weekend—a two-day experience designed to immerse future law students in the culture, values, and people that make Richardson Law truly one-of-a-kind. With … [Read more...] about Admitted Student Weekend 2025 Welcomes Future Advocates to Richardson Law with Connection, Community, and Insight
The Global Impact of Richardson Law: Alumni and Faculty Drive Climate Justice at ITLOS and ICJ
The William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa has cemented its reputation as a leader in international environmental law and climate justice. This year, Richardson alumni, faculty, and students played pivotal roles in two historic cases: the International Tribunal for … [Read more...] about The Global Impact of Richardson Law: Alumni and Faculty Drive Climate Justice at ITLOS and ICJ
Dean Camille Nelson receives prestigious 2025 Deborah L. Rhode Award presented by the AALS
Camille A. Nelson, Dean and Professor of Law of the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Deborah L. Rhode Award presented by the American Association of Law Schools (AALS). Dean Nelson will receive this award at the … [Read more...] about Dean Camille Nelson receives prestigious 2025 Deborah L. Rhode Award presented by the AALS