Location That Opens Doors
The UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law is located in the heart of Arkansas’s capital city, where opportunity and affordability meet. Just minutes from courts, firms, government offices, and nonprofits, Bowen Law gives students direct access to hands-on legal experience, mentorship, and professional growth, without the financial strain of a major metro.
Schedule a Campus TourWhy Location Matters
Step Into Arkansas’s Legal Network
Just blocks from downtown courts, agencies, and firms, Bowen gives students an unmatched opportunity to learn the law where it’s practiced and to build connections that last.
Make a Capital City Work for You
With a student-friendly cost of living, Little Rock offers access and affordability. From housing to transportation to everyday expenses, your dollar goes further here.
Stay Grounded While You Grow
Law school is intense, but Arkansas is known as the Natural State for a reason. Whether it’s a walk by the river or a hike after class, natural escapes are always close.
Life in Little Rock
Bowen’s downtown location offers more than proximity to legal institutions. It places you at the center of Arkansas’s cultural, historic, and recreational life. Here’s a glimpse of what’s nearby:
History & Legacy
Little Rock Central High School
A National Historic Site and pivotal location in the desegregation of American schools.
Clinton Presidential Library
Explore U.S. history and public service through immersive exhibits just minutes from campus.
Clinton School of Public Service
The nation’s first master’s program in public service is part of the broader campus network.
Arkansas Judiciary Network
With the state’s largest law firms and courts just blocks away, Bowen students benefit from direct exposure to legal professionals, including judges, clerks, and alumni mentors.
Arts & Culture
Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
World-class collections from van Gogh to O’Keeffe, located in MacArthur Park, steps from Bowen.
Local Museums
Explore hands-on science at the Museum of Discovery or dive into fashion history at the ESSE Purse Museum.
Live Performances
Enjoy shows at The Rep, The Weekend Theater, the Robinson Center, or the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra.
Public Art & Galleries
Stroll through the Vogel Schwartz Sculpture Garden or explore the Argenta Arts District during 2nd Friday Art Night.
Outdoors & Wellness
Arkansas River Trail & Big Dam Bridge
Bike, run, or walk along the country’s longest pedestrian bridge and scenic trail connecting parks and riverfront views.
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Hike, climb, or relax at one of Arkansas’s most popular outdoor destinations—just a short drive away.
On-Campus Fitness & Wellness
Bowen students enjoy a top-floor gym with skyline views, plus yoga, HIIT, and strength training classes on site.
Green Space Access
Study or reset with a walk through MacArthur Park or along nearby city trails.