Building Lawyers. Serving Arkansas. Leading with Purpose.
The UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law prepares students to become practice-ready lawyers through rigorous academics, hands-on learning, and close connections to Arkansas’s legal community. Since 1975, Bowen has combined academic excellence with a commitment to public service, professional opportunity, and access to justice.
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About Bowen
Learn more about the people, history, and values that shape the Bowen experience.
Mission & History
Learn about Bowen’s mission, history, and commitment to preparing lawyers who lead with purpose through practice-ready legal education.
Our Location
Located in the heart of Arkansas’s capital city, Bowen connects students to courts, government agencies, law firms, nonprofits, and professional opportunities from day one.
Faculty
Our faculty combine scholarly excellence with real-world legal experience, providing mentorship that prepares students for successful legal careers.
Administrators & Staff
Our administration and staff are committed to supporting students throughout law school, from admissions through graduation and beyond.
Where Bowen Graduates Lead
For more than 50 years, Bowen graduates have helped shape Arkansas’s courts, businesses, communities, and public institutions. Their leadership reflects the school’s commitment to public service, professionalism, and preparing lawyers who lead with purpose.
Judicial Leadership
Four of the seven current Arkansas Supreme Court justices, including the Chief Justice, earned their law degrees at Bowen. Bowen alumni also serve as federal, appellate, circuit, and district judges, helping uphold the rule of law across Arkansas.
Government & Public Service
Bowen graduates serve at every level of government, from constitutional offices and the Arkansas General Assembly to prosecutors’ offices, public defenders’ offices, and state agencies. Their leadership helps shape public policy and strengthen communities throughout Arkansas.
Private Practice & Business
From solo practitioners to leaders of established law firms, Bowen alumni represent clients across every area of legal practice. Others have built successful businesses, advised corporations, and strengthened Arkansas’s economy through entrepreneurial leadership.
Community Leadership & Innovation
Beyond the courtroom, Bowen alumni strengthen communities by leading nonprofit organizations, launching new ventures, mentoring future lawyers, and serving on local boards and commissions across Arkansas.
Accredited. Accountable. Student Focused.
Bowen is accredited by the American Bar Association and is committed to transparency, academic excellence, and preparing graduates for successful legal careers. Explore important institutional information and consumer disclosures.
ABA Required DisclosuresBowen at a Glance:
Established: 1975
Location: Little Rock, Arkansas
Programs: Full-time J.D. and Part-time J.D.
Focus: Practice-ready legal education rooted in public service
Accredited by: American Bar Association
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