School of Law Admissions Blog

With more than two hundred accredited law schools across the country, the search for the perfect fit is no easy feat for aspiring law students. Sometimes the first year doesn’t turn out how you quite hoped, and it’s time to consider transferring. Many universities, including the University at Buffalo School of Law, are proud to offer transfer opportunities to students finishing up their first year of law school ABA-accredited institutions. We got together with Vice Dean for Admissions, Lindsay Gladney, to get answers to the top asked questions for transfer students.

Law school is one of the most rewarding and memorable times of a person’s life. Nonetheless, there is no hiding it is also a demanding and grueling journey. While fostering innovative thinking in the classroom is one of the foundational pillars at the UB School of Law, we also consistently strive to develop supportive programs that help our students find success. Most recently, the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) launched the Twelve Weeks of Wellness, just one more way our school is continuously preparing our students for the rigors of law school and beyond. This month’s post will dive into why mental health is important in the legal profession, the launching of the program and its various events. 

The University at Buffalo School of Law is proud to offer an array of Experiential Learning opportunities for law students to take advantage of. Clinical Legal Education is one such program that provides the community access to justice while teaching students to be “excellent, ethical, and engaged lawyers”. Upper-class and LL.M students are eligible to apply for these “clinics” and, if accepted, will work closely with skilled supervising attorneys and professors on real-world cases.

Teamwork is nearly synonymous with the sports world—and when it comes to the Sports Law Concentration, team-building is equally important. While athletes rely on cooperation and coordination on the field, sports lawyers rely on similar camaraderie off the field to find success.

The University at Buffalo School of Law is proud to have a diverse group of faculty members who bring insights from unique past and present experiences. Though many faculty members produce research and scholarship during their time in the classroom, many choose to continue to practice law and teach as adjunct professors. Here are some of our fantastic faculty who hold a great deal of experience in the legal profession, while also teaching courses here at UB Law.