As one of the world's most beautiful places in which to live, work and study, Hawai'i offers the student of law an amazing educational and cultural opportunity. Lush, green mountains, fragrant tropical flowers, and sparkling beaches all set within a gentle climate are as inviting as they are soothing. The school is located in Honolulu, the dynamic state capital that offers visitors from around the world a chance to experience native Hawaiian music, dance, and the famous aloha spirit of warmth and hospitality.

Where East and West Meld
The school and the state function as a vital and dynamic bridge from the United States to Asia and the Pacific. Many of the people of Hawai'i hail from across the Pacific- Asian region, making for a pluralistic society and a cultural milieu that offers countless Pacific and Asian restaurants and markets, as well as a vibrant "local" culture. Honolulu has its own Chinatown, and there are cultural festivals year round celebrating different aspects of Hawai'i's people.

Recreation and Leisure

On O`ahu the range of outdoor activities is remarkable. Students enjoy beautiful beaches and water activities such as swimming, boating, snorkeling, diving, hiking, and of course, all types of surfing. Honolulu hosts international sporting events which are a thrill for spectators and participants alike. Annual events such as the Iron-Man Triathlon and Tin Man Triathlon and the Honolulu Marathon draw thousands of visitors from around the world. There are also charity events such as the Great Aloha Run and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation's Race for the Cure, in which a sizable group of students, faculty and staff from the Law School participates each year.

Culture and the Arts

Hawai'i's rich cultural mix provides many opportunities to enjoy the arts. As the leading natural and cultural museum for the Pacific region, the Bishop Museum offers visitors the story of Hawai'i and the Pacific, featuring many of its 2.4 million cultural artifacts representing Native Hawaiian, Pacific Island and Hawai'i immigrant life. Honolulu's acclaimed Hawai'i Opera Theatre presents three operas per season and has reduced-price tickets for students. The Honolulu Academy of the Arts houses a large collection of Hawaiian and Asian art, and its Doris Duke Theater screens independent, documentary and foreign films as well as offering lectures and performances. Other museums include the Contemporary Art Museum, the John Young Museum, the East-West Center, and University Art Gallery on the UH Mānoa campus.