Aloha!
The William S. Richardson School of Law is located in the heart of Honolulu and is a vibrant, multicultural community of students and legal professionals
THEUNIVERSITY
Founded in 1907, the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa is a major research university known for its programs in Asian and Pacific studies, international business, marine biology, astronomy, law, and medicine. It has more than 20,000 students from all 50 states and 125 regions and countries.
THEHAWAI‘IEXPERIENCE
Hawai‘i is a stunning place to work and study, with white sandy beaches, lush mountains, and tropical flowers. You can enjoy hiking, surfing, and scuba diving year-round near the Law School. Honolulu, the state capital, is a vibrant center for business, education, and recreation. The island also offers a multicultural environment with diverse traditions reflected in local art museums and galleries.
FRANZIMÜLLER,GERMANY
“Studying at Richardson Law School was truly one of the best experiences. The whole community of passionate, supportive peers and dedicated faculty made every single moment rewarding. The collaborative environment provided not only academic but also personal growth for me. I will always have fond memories of this time in the future and will be forever grateful for this journey.”
RICHARDSONLAWSCHOOL
The William S. Richardson School of Law, situated in Mānoa Valley o O‘ahu, is Hawai‘i's only law school It has strong connections with the local bar and judiciary and has strong programs in Business, Environmental, International & Comparative Law, and Human Rights. The school is named after William S. Richardson, former Chie Justice of the Hawai‘i Supreme Court and a key figure in the school’s founding.
LAWSCHOOLFACULTY
Our faculty, renowned for their scholarship and real-world experience, are dedicated to both teaching and research. They offer exceptional professional training in a supportive environment. With one of the best student-faculty ratios in the U.S., we ensure personalized attention for all students.
JOHNHUND,UNITEDSTATES
“As a practicing attorney I wanted to pursue my LLM at Richardson to focus on classes not offered in other places and programs. With my Specialization in Ocean Law and Policy, I found just that. The classes were small and the professors were extremely caring and helpful. I was able to learn and grow as an attorney and I will always treasure my time at the University of Hawai‘i, Richardson School of Law”
MasterofLaws(LLM)
The LLM program is a postgraduate law degree offering advanced, specialized legal training. The LLM Program at William S. Richardson School of Law is available to both U.S. JD graduates and those with foreign law degrees.
FLEXIBLECURRICULUM
Students in the LLM Program can customize their curriculum, choosing courses of interest. The program requires 24 credits, including up to six from other UH departments. Students work with our LLM Faculty Advisor to develop a personalized study plan and may choose to pursue a General LLM or an LLM in one of our Specializations.
SPECIALIZATIONS
LLM students who choose to concentrate their studies in one of the Law School's areas of excellence may earn a separate certificate in addition to their LLM Diploma. We offer specialization certificates in the following areas:
Business & Commercial Law
Conflict Resolution
Criminal Law & Justice
Environmental Law/Ocean Law & Policy
International & Comparative Law
Human Rights & Social Justice
