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At Richardson, we’re learning how to be competent lawyers and, more importantly, good people.”

Kenneth Go
I am proud to be a member of the Richardson ohana, where I am surrounded by the most down-to-earth, intelligent, and driven group of people I have ever met.”

David Abitbol
Richardson has provided opportunities for me I never dreamed possible. This law school truly cares about each individual student’s academic success.”

Harley Broyles
Richardson is law school with the aloha spirit. A supportive community of students and faculty whose main goal is to better the state of Hawaii, the nation, and the world, through the legal profession.”

Carissa Gusman
All of my classmates are so encouraging and willing to help. We really are one big ‘ohana!”

Turner Wong
Coming from out-of-state, the tight-knit community of a small school like Richardson seemed intimidating. However, faculty and students alike are extremely welcoming and instantly calmed all fears.”

Sam Smith

Recent Rankings

2023 U.S. News & World Report
26^th Environmental Law Program
21^st Best Part-Time Program
91^stBest Law School

2022 The Princeton Review
Best Law Schools (List)
2^ndMost Diverse Faculty
3^rdMost Chosen By Older Students

2019 National Jurist | preLaw
Best Law Schools: B+ Practical Training
Best Law Schools: A- Trial Advocacy and Litigation
Best Law Schools: A- Alternative Dispute Resolution
No. 1 Asian law school
No. 4 Most Diverse Law School
A for Environmental and International law

2017 Law.com
10^th Law School for Most Graduates with State Clerkships (Class of 2016,18.99%)

Dean Camille Nelson

Deadlines

First-Year JD Application (Fall 2023)

Available September 1, 2022 via lsac.org. Apply with an LSAT or GRE score for Fall Admission.

Priority Deadline: February 1, 2023^
Final Deadline: June 1, 2023 at 11:59 PM HST**

^ The January LSAT will be accepted to meet the February priority deadline.

** The April and June LSAT will be accepted for the Final Deadline. June LSAT applicants should be sure that all other materials have otherwise been sent to and processed by LSAC to minimize any delays with the CAS report.

Transfer & Visiting JD Application (Fall 2023)

Available May 1, 2023 via lsac.org.
Due July 1, 2023

Transfer & Visiting JD Application (Spring 2024)

Available October 1, 2023 via lsac.org.
Due December 1, 2023

Costs

Tuition | Cost of Attendance

Residency Requirements | Financial Aid FAQs

Financial Aid File the FAFSA (School Code 001610) as soon as possible. It became available on October 1. Need-based scholarships are awarded based upon eligibility, need, and order of FAFSA received. 2020 tax information may be used for the 2022-2023 FAFSA. To add our school code to an existing FAFSA, click "Add a school" under "Returning User?". The priority deadline is February 1, 2023.

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