The student body at the School of Law is the most diverse in the nation and represents over 124 undergraduate schools. The curriculum offers the traditional Juris Doctor degree as well as a nationally-ranked Environmental Law Program, and a concentration in Pacific Asian Legal Studies. In 2003, the School introduced a one-year LL.M. program that gives foreign law graduates a strong foundation in American law.

Unusual access to the legal and local communities also makes studying in Hawai`i special. Professionals in our legal community-from sitting judges to attorneys in public and private practice-actively embrace the school's educational mission. Whether they are hosting moot court tryouts, judging appellate advocacy arguments, or teaching as adjunct professors, members of the Hawai`i bar bring practical real-world legal expertise; and a spirit of generosity and friendliness to the School that demonstrates some of the finest qualities Hawai`i has to offer.

The School of Law is also an integral part of the University of Hawai`i at Mānoa. It is thus uniquely positioned to offer students more than an excellent foundation in traditional American law. We are the only Law School in the country to teach Native Hawaiian issues and Pacific Islands law, for example. Students may also take advantage of UH's distinguished Centers for Native Hawaiian, Korean, Chinese and Japanese Studies and participate in the activities of the world-renowned East-West Center.