Purpose. Mentorship. Real Legal Experience.
Whatever your starting point, the UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law helps you turn purpose into practice, through hands-on experience, mentorship from practicing lawyers, and real connections across Arkansas’s legal system.
Explore Your PathFind the Law Degree That Fits Your Life and Goals
Whether you’re just starting out or ready to change or advance your career, Bowen Law offers flexible, practice-ready pathways
to earn your J.D. and lead in courtrooms, boardrooms, and communities.

Full-Time Program
Earn your J.D. through a full-time experience designed to build strong legal skills, professional confidence, and purpose-driven momentum from day one.

Part-Time Program
Designed for working adults and career changers, Bowen’s part-time, in-person program offers the same legal rigor and hands-on training — on a schedule that works for you.
A Legal Education That Pays Off
At Bowen Law, value isn’t just about cost — it’s about what you gain. Our students graduate with less debt than the national average and enter the workforce with real legal experience, strong bar passage rates, and lasting connections to Arkansas’s legal system.
Whether you’re pursuing public service, private practice, or policy leadership, Bowen equips you to lead with confidence, integrity, and purpose.
Purpose in Practice: Stories from Bowen Law Students
Meet the students turning their legal education into leadership, service, and impact — across Arkansas and beyond.
Ready to Start Your Legal Career?
Take the next step toward a legal education that prepares you to lead in courtrooms, boardrooms, and communities.

Bowen News
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law honored its Fall 2025 Juris Doctor … Bowen Law Celebrates Fall 2025 Graduates with Hooding Ceremony and Keynote from Arkansas Court of Appeals Judge - UA Little Rock Bowen School of Law Ranked a Top School for Public Service in Government
The UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law has been named one of the nation’s top law schools … UA Little Rock Bowen School of Law Ranked a Top School for Public Service in Government - A Career Reimagined: Mark Young’s Pivot from Broadcasting to Law
Twenty-two years ago, Mark Young graduated from the University of Arkansas with a degree in political science and a plan … A Career Reimagined: Mark Young’s Pivot from Broadcasting to Law - A Calling Reclaimed: April Muhammad’s Path from Grief to the Law
In the quiet months after her husband’s death, April Muhammad found herself searching for direction. She had poured years into … A Calling Reclaimed: April Muhammad’s Path from Grief to the Law
