University of Houston Law Center

The University of Houston Law Center is the law school of the University of Houston, a public research university located in Houston, Texas. Established in 1947, its core mission is to deliver an excellent legal education and serve as a center for innovative research and legal scholarship, contributing to global, national, state, and local policy discussions.

The Law Center offers Juris Doctor (J.D.) and Master of Laws (LL.M.) degrees, alongside various dual-degree programs. It is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools. Key areas of focus and recognized strength include intellectual property law, health law, energy law, environmental law, and international law. The institution also provides extensive clinical programs and externship opportunities, leveraging its location in one of the nation's largest legal markets.

Under the leadership of Dean Leonard M. Baynes, the Law Center opened the John M. O'Quinn Law Building in 2022, an ultramodern facility. It consistently ranks among the top law schools nationally, with its Intellectual Property, Health Law, and Part-time Law programs frequently recognized in the top tiers by U.S. News & World Report. The Law Center is also noted for its value in legal education and strong career outcomes, with a significant percentage of graduates securing full-time, long-term, bar-admission-required employment.