University of Pittsburgh School of Law

University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Parent schoolUniversity of Pittsburgh
Established1895
School typePublic law school
DeanMary Crossley (Interim)
LocationPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
40°26′31″N 79°57′21″W / 40.441885°N 79.955707°W / 40.441885; -79.955707
Enrollment400
Faculty86 full-time faculty
USNWR ranking91st (tie) (2024)[1]
Websitewww.law.pitt.edu

The University of Pittsburgh School of Law (Pitt Law) is the law school of the University of Pittsburgh, a public research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1895 and became a charter member of the Association of American Law Schools in 1900. Its primary home facility is the Barco Law Building. The school offers four degrees: Master of Studies in Law, Juris Doctor, Master of Laws for international students, and the Doctor of Juridical Science. The school offers several international legal programs, operates a variety of clinics, and publishes several law journals.

According to University of Pittsburgh School of Law's 2021 ABA-required disclosures, 87% of graduates were employed ten months after graduation with 65% attaining positions where bar admission is required.[2]

  1. ^ "University of Pittsburgh School of Law". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  2. ^ "2016 Employment Summary Data" (PDF).