Professor Vernon Smith was featured in an article entitled, “Chapman University nets $3 million dollar gift.” The article announces the establishment of the Rebecca and William Dunn Chair named in honor of Smith. “The vision for this gift is that the scientists holding this professorship will be the Nobel Prize winners of tomorrow,” said President
Chapman University School of Law has ranked among the top 100 law schools in the country at www.lawschool100.com, a website that ranks the best law schools in the United States, based on “qualitative, rather than quantitative, criteria.”
The Chapman School of Law AMVETS legal clinic is featured on the Marine Parent’s webpage. The webpage provides a link to the clinic website where military families can learn more about the program. See webpage …
The Chapman School of Law Entertainment Law clinic was featured in an article in the Los Angeles Daily Journal, entitled “No Clinic Like Show Clinic at Chapman.” The article highlights the uniqueness of the entertainment law clinic as well as its practical utility for both students and clients. Visiting Professor Kathy Heller is quoted regarding
Chapman has introduced three new LL.M. programs. Learn more…
Chapman launched the first West Coast military law clinic. Learn more…
Chapman was honored by the Ninth Circuit at a reception in the Pasadena Courthouse that the court held to honor firms/lawyers who have participated and contributed to the Ninth Circuit’s Pro Bono Program.
Chapman University School of Law has been selected to host the 2009 American Collegiate Moot Court Association’s national tournament on January 16-17, 2009. The tournament brings the top 64 teams from six regional competitions to Chapman for a two day event that will determine the national champions and other top teams. Learn more…
Chapman first-time takers of the July 2008 California Bar Exam achieved the highest pass rate in the law school’s history, continuing a strong upward trend. The 77% overall pass rate was complemented by strong gains in other areas, including a 91% pass rate for the top 75% of the graduating class and a 100% pass rate
Chapman University School of Law continues to rank among the nation’s best in Princeton Review’s Best 174 Law Schools, 2009 Edition. Chapman retained its Top 10 status in the “Quality of Life (#3)” “Professors Rock (Legally Speaking) (#7),” and “Best Classroom Experience (#3)” categories. More importantly, Chapman added a fourth Top 10 category to its roster—“Most Diverse