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.

-------------

While the University at Buffalo School of Law is committed to causes of social justice within our educational structure, we cannot opine upon legal issues raised via social media. Western New York Community members seeking an attorney referral should contact the Bar Association of Erie County’s Lawyer Referral and Information Services at 716.852.3100. Nonprofit legal service providers in New York State may be found at www.lawhelpny.org. Note that no attorney-client relationship arises based on questions, comments, or other communications via the law school’s social media channels. UB COMMENT GUIDELINES
The School of Law loves hearing from you and we welcome and encourage open, thoughtful discussion. We apply UB Comment Guidelines to help our readers share their thoughts in safe and engaging digital spaces. You can find those guidelines here: http://buffalo.edu/commentguidelines.html

AI isn’t replacing lawyers…but it will most likely reshape how they work. Check out our latest blog post on how UB Law i...
09/14/2026

AI isn’t replacing lawyers…but it will most likely reshape how they work. Check out our latest blog post on how UB Law is weaving AI into the classroom curriculum and helping students build skills they’ll need while keeping the heart of legal practice human.

Read the post: http://ms.spr.ly/6182abRP0

💙 Blue Friday 💙At Departmental Tabling Day, students had the opportunity to connect with the many staff members and stud...
09/11/2026

💙 Blue Friday 💙
At Departmental Tabling Day, students had the opportunity to connect with the many staff members and student workers that help shape the UB Law experience. It was a chance to ask questions, discover resources, and get to know the dedicated people who work hard every day to support our outstanding students.

For more than a decade, Brian Detweiler has helped make the Charles B. Sears Law Library a home away from home for UB La...
09/09/2026

For more than a decade, Brian Detweiler has helped make the Charles B. Sears Law Library a home away from home for UB Law students. Now, he's receiving one of SUNY's highest honors.

Read our conversation with Brian about librarianship, legal research and the future of AI in law:
http://ms.spr.ly/6180akjkn

Objection! Too much cuteness. 🐶🐾 Our Ther-a-pup guest gave law students a welcome break from classes and reading caseboo...
09/09/2026

Objection! Too much cuteness. 🐶🐾
Our Ther-a-pup guest gave law students a welcome break from classes and reading casebooks.

Thank you for the paws-itive visit! 💙

💙 Blue Friday 💙- Meet Lizzie Vinal! A proud member of the Class of 2022, Lizzie returned to UB Law this summer as our Ca...
09/04/2026

💙 Blue Friday 💙- Meet Lizzie Vinal!
A proud member of the Class of 2022, Lizzie returned to UB Law this summer as our Career Planning and Development Officer and the Associate Director of The Advocacy Institute. In this dual role, she helps students strengthen their advocacy skills, explore career opportunities, and prepare for success in the legal profession.

Welcome back to UB Law, Lizzie! 🤘

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!

Address

University At Buffalo School Of Law, John Lord O'Brian Hall
Buffalo, NY
14260

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 5:30pm

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when University at Buffalo School of Law posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share