William H. Bowen School of Law
| UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law | |
|---|---|
| Motto | Public Service, Access to Justice, Professionalism |
| Parent school | University of Arkansas at Little Rock |
| Established | 1975 |
| School type | Public |
| Dean | Colin Crawford |
| Location | Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. 34°44′09″N 92°15′47″W / 34.73583°N 92.26306°W |
| Enrollment | 293 (full-time), 101 (part-time) |
| Faculty | 108 |
| USNWR ranking | 148th-193rd (bottom 25%) |
| Bar pass rate | 80% (2023) |
| Website | ualr |
The UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law is a public law school, part of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UA Little Rock). The school is both American Bar Association (ABA) accredited and a member of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS).
The school awards the Juris Doctor (JD) degree in its full-time and part-time programs. It follows a traditional doctrinal curriculum while also blending hands-on practice into the student experience. The first year begins with the Bowen Student Success Program and the Professional Mentor Program where students are matched with a practicing lawyer or judge. Before graduating, students are required to take skills courses such as Evidence and Lawyering Skills I & II, required to participate in an externship or clinic, and are encouraged to participate in the Bowen Concurrent Bar Preparation Program.