For more than 50 years, the UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law has helped students turn their purpose into practice through affordable, experience-driven legal education.
As Arkansas’s capital city law school, Bowen connects students to meaningful opportunities through mentorship, hands-on learning, and a deep commitment to public service and professionalism. We’re consistently named one of the nation’s top law schools for public service — a reflection of the values that shape our community.
Regularly recognized as a Best Value Law School by preLaw magazine, Bowen stands out for low student debt, strong bar passage, and career outcomes that empower graduates to lead and serve with confidence.
preLaw Magazine Recognition
Best Schools for Public Service
2025-26, 2023-24, 2021-22, 2018-19, 2016-17
Best Value Law School
2024-25, 2023-24, 2011-18
Best Practical Training Law School
2016-17, 2019-2020, 2020-21
Top Tax Law School
2023-24, 2021-22
Top Law School for Racial Justice
2022-23
Most Innovative Law Schools
2021-22
Top Business Law School
2018-19
Top Law School for Native American or Alaskan Native Enrollment
2018-19
US News & World Report Recognition
Top 25 Legal Writing Program
2022
Top 40 Best Part-Time Law Program
2022
Top 10 Law School with Lowest Alumni Debt
2014, 2016
