Where Purpose Meets Opportunity
Located in the heart of Arkansas’s capital city, the UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law gives students more than just a legal education. We offer the tools, relationships, and real-world experience to build a career that matters.
Whether you’re just beginning your journey or ready to change or advance your career, Bowen is here to help you take the next step with confidence. Through hands-on learning, personal mentorship from practicing attorneys, and direct access to Arkansas’s legal and political systems, our students don’t just study the law. They live it.
Here, you won’t have to choose between quality and affordability, or between flexibility and opportunity. We meet you where you are and help you move forward with support, clarity, and momentum.
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A Smart Investment in Your Future
Bowen Law delivers one of the best returns on investment in legal education — and we back it up with nationally recognized affordability. With low tuition, generous scholarship opportunities, and a commitment to minimizing student debt, we make it possible for you to pursue your goals without sacrificing financial stability.
Whether you’re aiming to practice law, shape policy, or serve your community, Bowen gives you the financial freedom to build a meaningful career on your terms.
Programs That Fit Your Life and Career Goals
At Bowen Law, your path to a J.D. isn’t one-size-fits-all. Whether you’re beginning your career, balancing work and family, or planning for long-term public service or policy impact, Bowen offers flexible, practice-ready options that meet you where you are — and help you grow.
Full-Time J.D.
Ideal for students ready to immerse themselves in law school and graduate in three years.
Part-Time J.D.
Designed for working professionals, caregivers, and career changers —evening courses and supportive faculty make this path achievable.
Concurrent Degrees
Combine your J.D. with one of 6 Master’s Degrees to amplify your career in law, leadership, or business.
Built to Practice.
Ready to Lead.
At Bowen, your legal education is backed by a community that’s deeply invested in your success. You’ll learn from faculty who are as committed to mentorship as they are to legal scholarship — many of whom earned their degrees from top law schools and bring experience as clerks, litigators, and public servants.
That support starts on day one, with small classes, personal advising, and Student Success Teams to help you build confidence and community. You’ll also have access to career guidance and bar prep resources throughout law school and after graduation — including on-campus interviews, job fairs, and one-on-one coaching.
And because there’s no substitute for real-world experience, you’ll put your learning into action through Bowen’s legal clinics, externships, and pro bono opportunities. You’ll graduate with more than a degree.
You’ll graduate ready.
Your path to Bowen Law begins here…
And it’s more straightforward than you might think.
We review applications on a rolling basis and consider each candidate as a whole person, not just a set of numbers. Applications open October 1 and close June 1, and applying early gives you the best chance to secure a spot, be considered for scholarships, and participate in admitted student events.
Application Checklist:
To apply, you’ll first need to create an account with LSAC.org
• LSAC Credential Assembly Report
• LSAT or JD Next score
• Two-page personal statement
• One-page résumé
• Any necessary addenda
• Up to two letters of recommendation (optional)
• Select Full-Time or Part-Time preference
If accepted, you’ll receive a link to pay a $250 seat deposit to secure your place in the incoming class.
Explore Expanded Pathways to a JD
At Bowen Law, we believe in expanding access to legal education through multiple entry points. These programs support high-potential students from a wide range of backgrounds — whether you’re still in college, preparing for law school, or ready for a second chance.
Undergraduate Pathway Programs
Start Early with a Clear Path to Law School
Our Pathway Programs allow undergraduate students to move directly from select Arkansas colleges and universities into Bowen’s JD program with qualifying credentials. These options are designed for students who want a direct, efficient route to becoming a lawyer.
LEAP Program
A Second Path Forward After Denial
The Legal Education Advancement Program (LEAP) offers a performance-based summer experience for applicants who were not initially admitted to Bowen. Designed to expand access for students from historically underserved backgrounds, LEAP allows participants to admission through their performance.
Bowen Law School Pathway Program
Pre-Law Support for Underrepresented Students
Offered through our Center for Racial Justice and Criminal Justice Reform, the Bowen Law School Pathway Program prepares underrepresented students for law school success. With LSAT support, mentorship, and early exposure to legal education, participants strengthen their readiness for the JD program.