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»About Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law

Chapman University's Dale E. Fowler School of Law is an ABA-accredited, private law school located in beautiful Orange County, California, just 35 miles from downtown Los Angeles and a short drive to both the beach and Disneyland.

This California law school's high-caliber faculty includes three former U.S. Supreme Court clerks, a Nobel Prize winner, and a former five-term U.S. congressman. Here, our law students find countless opportunities, diverse academic programs, and a dynamic and personalized legal education.

Consistently recognized as one of the top law schools in the nation for practical training, the Fowler School of Law is committed to preparing students to become the best lawyers imaginable, so that when the world calls on them, they'll be ready for anything.

Why the Fowler School of Law?


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Hands-On, Practical Training

We pair theory with real-world experiential training, fully preparing students for practice as an attorney. Under the guidance of world-class faculty, we provide numerous externship opportunities, skills labs, clinical programs and research projects. Students also gain experience by participating in legal journals and award-winning competition teams.

A Personalized Approach

At the Fowler School of Law, you’ll work closely with faculty, administrators and staff. With one of the best student-to-faculty ratios among ABA-approved law schools, we offer smaller class sizes and greater access to faculty.

Learn From the Best

Among our distinguished faculty are three former United States Supreme Court clerks, a Nobel laureate, three members of the American Law Institute, and a former five-term U.S. congressman. With Fowler’s leading legal scholars, former law partners and clinical practitioners, students enjoy learning and training with experienced professionals.

Real Preparation for Your Future

Our dedicated Career Services Office helps students obtain impressive positions in the legal workforce. We offer one of the top bar exam preparation programs, complete with for-credit courses, a supplemental summer program, mock bar exams, and individualized feedback.
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Dean Paul D. Paton
Meet the Dean

Paul D. Paton

Dean Paul D. Paton is a widely published and noted scholar of law and ethics. He has served as a visiting scholar at the American Bar Foundation, as interim CEO of the Canadian Bar Association, and has served on committees, working groups and boards for the American and Canadian bar associations, Arizona Supreme Court, Law School Admission Council Board of Trustees and Canada-U.S. Fulbright Awards.

Academic Programs

The Fowler School of Law’s academic programs provide the best of both worlds: foundational accredited legal instruction coupled with a varied selection of certificate programs and joint degrees.