University at Buffalo School of Law

University at Buffalo School of Law Drawing on a tradition of achievement and excellence, the School of Law gives graduates the tools th

As the only law school in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, The University at Buffalo School of Law offers our students a high caliber, practice-ready and affordable education that prepares our graduates to practice law in some of the most sought-after positions in New York City, Washington D.C. and other major cities across the country and around the world. Each year, the Law School

graduates over 200 skilled and diverse lawyers that are ready to practice law in fields such as corporate law, tax law, criminal law, intellectual property and public service. The University at Buffalo is a premier research-intensive public university, a flagship institution in the State University of New York system and its largest and most comprehensive campus. UB provides its 30,000 students access to our world-class undergraduate and graduate fields of study that include law, medicine, engineering, pharmaceutical sciences and business management.

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Preparing for the LSAT? Current law students share the study strategies, resources, and lessons that helped them succeed...
08/31/2026

Preparing for the LSAT? Current law students share the study strategies, resources, and lessons that helped them succeed, including what worked, what did not, and why many improved their scores on a retake.

Read the article: https://law.buffalo.edu/blog/how-to-study-for-the-lsat

💙Blue Friday💙 - The Law Alumni Association recently welcomed our newest students to the UB Law community at an event tha...
08/28/2026

💙Blue Friday💙 - The Law Alumni Association recently welcomed our newest students to the UB Law community at an event that brought together generations of lawyers connected by a proud Buffalo Law tradition. From sharing advice to building new relationships, our alumni were eager to help kick off the law school journey for the Class of 2029.

📸Check out more photos from the LAA Welcome Party: http://ms.spr.ly/6187aum1L

🏈 Come home to UB Law Tailgate Party and Homecoming Reunion!The University at Buffalo School of Law, UB Law Alumni Assoc...
08/25/2026

🏈 Come home to UB Law Tailgate Party and Homecoming Reunion!
The University at Buffalo School of Law, UB Law Alumni Association, UB Center for the Advancement of Sport, and the Buffalo Sports and Entertainment Law Society invite alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends to our School of Law Tailgate Party and Homecoming Reunion.

Reconnect with classmates and colleagues, enjoy a classic tailgate lunch, family-friendly activities in Alumni Village, then cheer on the UB Bulls as they take on Robert Morris.

📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
UB Stadium, Alumni B Lot (off Webster Road)
Tailgate: 1 to 3 p.m.
Kickoff: 3:30 p.m.

Register by September 17: http://ms.spr.ly/6182aHpwA. A link to purchase discounted game tickets is available on the registration page.

Questions? Contact the Law Alumni Office at 716-645-2107 or [email protected].

For 40 years, Scott Thomas helped tell the stories that define the University at Buffalo School of Law. From inspiring a...
08/21/2026

For 40 years, Scott Thomas helped tell the stories that define the University at Buffalo School of Law. From inspiring alumni journeys to groundbreaking faculty research, his thoughtful storytelling captured the heart of our community and preserved its history.

As Scott enters retirement, we sat down with him to reflect on the people, moments, and lessons that have stayed with him over four remarkable decades. Read his story and join us in celebrating his lasting impact: http://ms.spr.ly/6184a3Jxe

A Welcome Back 💙Blue Friday💙- This week, we're delighted to welcome Professor Luis Chiesa back to UB School of Law.After...
08/21/2026

A Welcome Back 💙Blue Friday💙- This week, we're delighted to welcome Professor Luis Chiesa back to UB School of Law.

After spending the past year teaching at Vermont Law School, Professor Chiesa has returned to Buffalo, where his scholarship, mentorship, and classroom energy have made him a favorite among so many students and alumni.

Please join us in welcoming him back to the UB Law community!

Join us for two unforgettable UB Law Alumni Chapter events in two iconic destinations: New York City and Albany!--------...
08/20/2026

Join us for two unforgettable UB Law Alumni Chapter events in two iconic destinations: New York City and Albany!

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New York City Alumni Chapter's Cocktail Reception
Raise a glass with fellow UB Law alumni and friends at Manhattan's hotspot, The Glass Ceiling. Connect over cocktails and conversation while taking in stunning views of the Empire State Building from one of the city's most distinctive rooftop venues.

🗓️Thursday, September 10
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Glass Ceiling
Register by Sept. 1: http://ms.spr.ly/6183aMY89

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Albany, NY Alumni Chapter's Court of Appeals Tour & Evening Reception
Join Dean Todd Brown and your UB Law classmates and friends for a guided tour of New York’s highest court. Stay to watch the Court hear oral arguments, and cap off the experience at an elegant evening reception at Fort Orange, Albany's premiere private club.

🗓️Wednesday, September 16 at the New York State Court of Appeals
Courthouse Tour: 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Oral Arguments at 2 p.m.
Cocktail Reception: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Fort Orange Club
Register by Sept. 8: http://ms.spr.ly/6184aMY8i

In a record setting admissions environment, what separates one strong applicant from another? Vice Dean for Admissions L...
08/20/2026

In a record setting admissions environment, what separates one strong applicant from another? Vice Dean for Admissions Lindsay Gladney shares insights on what matters most in the 2027 law admissions cycle.

🔗Read our latest blog post: http://ms.spr.ly/6181aMjbS

Yesterday, Taco Tuesday brought our peer advocates together at Orientation for great food and even better conversation. ...
08/19/2026

Yesterday, Taco Tuesday brought our peer advocates together at Orientation for great food and even better conversation. Through our Peer-to-Peer Advocate Program, volunteer law students foster structure and build purposeful relationships between new and upper-level students.

Orientation Week has officially begun, and O'Brian Hall is buzzing with new faces, big goals, and the start of an incred...
08/18/2026

Orientation Week has officially begun, and O'Brian Hall is buzzing with new faces, big goals, and the start of an incredible journey.

Here’s to a week of connection, discovery, and the beginning of something extraordinary. Welcome to the newest members of our UB Law community!

Congratulations to the UB School of Law alumni leaders who will guide the Law Alumni Association and GOLD Group in 2026–...
08/15/2026

Congratulations to the UB School of Law alumni leaders who will guide the Law Alumni Association and GOLD Group in 2026–27. 🎉

We are proud to welcome Jeffrey P. Gleason ’08 as LAA president and Morgann K. Maxwell ’20 as GOLD Group president, alongside an accomplished team of officers and board members dedicated to strengthening alumni connections, creating opportunities for engagement and supporting the next generation of UB lawyers.

Thank you to these alumni volunteers for their leadership, service and commitment to the UB Law community.

🔗 View the entire roster: http://ms.spr.ly/6189aJyv1

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