OUR MISSION
We are Hawai‘i’s Law School
The William S. Richardson School of Law has trained generations of Hawaiʻi’s leaders with a first-class law curriculum that embodies Hawaiʻi’s unique culture, values, and laws. As a Hawaiian place of learning, our students are nourished with both the depth of knowledge and experience, to enable them to become the leading nurturers and protectors of their communities in Hawai‘i and across the globe.
Life at Richardson: Meet Our Students
Richardson Law School students benefit every day by interacting with other students and faculty in a collaborative and multicultural community that prepares them to effectively practice law in a variety of fields, locations, and situations. Their backgrounds and experiences contribute to the richness of student life and provide inspiration for each other as they pursue their own professional paths.
Recent Rankings
The William S. Richardson School of Law is consistently ranked among the top law schools nationwide.
2024 U.S. News & World Report
- No. 23 for Best Part-Time Programs
- No. 23 for Best Environmental Law Programs
The Princeton Review’s Best Law Schools for 2024
- No. 4 for Most Chosen By Older Students
- No. 6 for Best State and Local Clerkships
2024 National Jurist, preLaw Magazine
- A rating for Environmental Law
- B+ rating for Practical Training