Law School

Stanford Law School (SLS) offers an unconventional, deeply student-centric approach to legal education. Situated at the heart of one of the world’s leading research universities and shaped by the innovative, entrepreneurial spirit of Silicon Valley, SLS combines academic rigor with a collaborative, future-focused environment. Under the leadership of Dean George Triantis, the school prepares graduates to become exceptional lawyers and leaders by championing law as an instrument of positive change on local, national, and global scales.

Distinctive and Interdisciplinary Education

At SLS, the curriculum is driven by the unique ambitions of our students. Recognizing that 21st-century legal practice increasingly intersects with other fields, the school leverages Stanford's broad intellectual resources to pioneer interdisciplinary learning:

• Joint Degrees: Students can customize their education by pursuing joint degrees across Stanford's diverse graduate schools, including business, medicine, engineering, technology, and the social sciences.

• Academic Innovation: Students have the freedom to design specialized courses, collaborate on new ideas, and explore how emerging technologies impact global legal frameworks.

• Intimate Seminars: Small-group seminars, reading groups, and discussions—often hosted in faculty homes—foster a deep and supportive intellectual culture.

Immersive Clinical and Practical Training

Stanford Law provides students with unparalleled opportunities to build the practice-ready skills that employers demand through unique hands-on programs:

• Full-Time Clinics: The school’s distinguished clinical programs operate as full-time training experiences, allowing students to focus entirely on representing real clients without the distraction of other coursework.

• Policy Practicums: Approximately 20 active policy practicums serve as living laboratories, giving students the chance to conduct research and draft policy for real-world clients and government entities.

• Global Initiatives: Specialized courses and projects cultivate legal insights across diverse international geographies and legal systems.

A Close-Knit and Collegial Community

The culture at SLS is deliberately intimate, egalitarian, and collaborative. In this tight-knit community, students, faculty, staff, and alumni support and inspire one another to excel. This supportive environment translates directly into outstanding student outcomes, resulting in exceptionally high bar passage rates, prestigious judicial clerkships, and robust career support to help graduates launch successful careers in any sector.