Chapman University

Dale E. Fowler School of Law

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FACULTY

Meet our Faculty

Fowler School of Law boasts a world-class faculty recognized nationally and internationally. They include three former U.S. Supreme Court clerks, a Nobel laureate, a former U.S. Congressman, leading legal scholars and former law partners. Our clinical and practice specialists are passionate educators working in a variety of legal specialty areas, leading classrooms that are characterized by encouragement, not intimidation.

A Personalized Approach, an Education of Distinction

A victorious compeition team pictured with their coach in one of Fowler School of Law's courtrooms

An Education of Distinction

With one of the best faculty-to-student ratios for ABA-accredited law schools, Fowler School of Law offers a legal education of distinction that pairs legal theory with real-world application, giving our graduates a deep understanding of professionalism.

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Externship students gaining valuable, practical experience

Bar Exam Preparation

Second to none, our Bar Exam Preparation team provides exceptional support to our bar-takers with group preparation, practice exams, feedback sessions and more, ensuring our graduates are positioned to start their legal careers with their best foot forward.

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Law students working on their career advancement

Career Excellence

From the very beginning of the 1L year, students partner with career advisors for mentorship and career planning. Employers value the balance our graduates bring, from the practical training they possess to the professionals they become.

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Providing the Groundwork for a Lifetime of Legal Service

A victorious compeition team pictured with their coach in one of Fowler School of Law's courtrooms

Competitive Advocacy

Many Chapman students participate on our award-winning lawyering skills teams, traveling throughout the United States and abroad to compete against other top law schools. Chapman students compete in one or more of these areas: Appellate Moot Court, Mock Trial, or Dispute Resolution.

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Externship students gaining valuable, practical experience

Externship Opportunities

Through our externship program, students gain real-world experience working for judges, government agencies, corporations, public interest organizations, private law firms, and more, developing a range of practical skills to help them transition into the legal workplace after graduation.

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Clinic Students in a practical session

Experiential Clinics

In each of our legal clinics, students work on real cases under the supervision of clinical faculty members. In our experiential clinics students learn hands-on, practical legal skills, gaining valuable experience in a range of areas, from document preparation to research and brief writing and even court appearances.

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ALUMNI

Alumni on the Move

Our alumni are found in trial and appellate courtrooms–on the bench and in front of it. They fill the offices of law firms and a variety of industries, ranging from real estate and legal aid to pharmaceticals and video game development. We may have strong ties to the Southern California legal community but our graduates find remarkable opportunities across the United States and the globe.

Portrait of Eric Rasyidi
Alumni on the Move: Eric Rasyidi
Alumni on the Move: Eric Rasyidi
Eric Rasyidi’s (JD ’20) path from a law student navigating the uncertainty of graduating during the COVID-19 pandemic to his current role as Associate General Counsel at Glidewell Dental Laboratories is a story of resilience, adaptability and community.

Eric Rasyidi’s (JD ’20) path from a law student navigating the uncertainty of graduating during the COVID-19 pandemic to his current role as Associate General Counsel at Glidewell Dental Laboratories is a story of resilience, adaptability and community.

Eric Rasyidi’s (JD ’20) path from a law student navigating the uncertainty of graduating during the COVID-19 pandemic to his current role as Associate General Counsel at Glidewell Dental Laboratories is a story of resilience, adaptability and community.
Eric Rasyidi’s (JD ’20) path from a law student navigating the uncertainty of graduating during the COVID-19 pandemic to his current role as Associate General Counsel at Glidewell Dental Laboratories is a story of resilience, adaptability and community.
Portrait of Kaitlin Peterson
Alumni on the Move: Kaitlin Peterson
Alumni on the Move: Kaitlin Peterson
Returning to Fowler School of Law as an adjunct professor this spring is double Panther alumna Kaitlin Peterson (JD/MBA ’16), currently working as associate general counsel at US multinational tech conglomerate Meta, bringing a wealth of experience in gaming, IP and entertainment law to campus.

Returning to Fowler School of Law as an adjunct professor this spring is double Panther alumna Kaitlin Peterson (JD/MBA ’16), currently working as associate general counsel at US multinational tech conglomerate Meta, bringing a wealth of experience in gaming, IP and entertainment law to campus.

Returning to Fowler School of Law as an adjunct professor this spring is double Panther alumna Kaitlin Peterson (JD/MBA ’16), currently working as associate general counsel at US multinational tech conglomerate Meta, bringing a wealth of experience in gaming, IP and entertainment law to campus.
Returning to Fowler School of Law as an adjunct professor this spring is double Panther alumna Kaitlin Peterson (JD/MBA ’16), currently working as associate general counsel at US multinational tech conglomerate Meta, bringing a wealth of experience in gaming, IP and entertainment law to campus.
Ray Gennawey: A Commitment to Public Service
Ray Gennawey: A Commitment to Public Service
Ray Gennawey’s (JD ’14) journey from a law student at Chapman University to the Mayor of Laguna Niguel and a prosecutor in the Orange County District Attorney’s Office (OCDA) reveals a steadfast commitment to public service and justice.

Ray Gennawey’s (JD ’14) journey from a law student at Chapman University to the Mayor of Laguna Niguel and a prosecutor in the Orange County District Attorney’s Office (OCDA) reveals a steadfast commitment to public service and justice.

Ray Gennawey’s (JD ’14) journey from a law student at Chapman University to the Mayor of Laguna Niguel and a prosecutor in the Orange County District Attorney’s Office (OCDA) reveals a steadfast commitment to public service and justice.
Ray Gennawey’s (JD ’14) journey from a law student at Chapman University to the Mayor of Laguna Niguel and a prosecutor in the Orange County District Attorney’s Office (OCDA) reveals a steadfast commitment to public service and justice.

ABA Competitions Championship Award for Fowler School of Law finishing in second placeFSOL Clinches Historic 2nd Place ABA Competitions Finish

In a year of unprecedented student advocacy competition wins for the school, Chapman University Fowler School of Law wrapped up the year in style by placing second in the American Bar Association’s 2025 Competition Championships. 

Students taking their oath of professionalism in Kennedy HallLaunch Week 2025

Orientation Week preceding the start of the fall semester sets the perfect tone and gets the academic year off to the best possible start for new arrivals at Fowler School of Law. Newly admitted 1L students, along with friends, family and partners are immersed in the buzz of law school life as faculty, the Careers Services Office team, our various student communities, the library team and academic support staff roll out the red carpet and welcome this new, and (most credentialed admitted class on record) to Kennedy Hall, and the Chapman Family.

Chapman Law Ranks in Top-20 for Moot Court

A recent post by legal blogger Adam Feldman, highlighting rankings of the nation’s leading moot court programs from the University of Houston’s Blakely Advocacy Institute, ranks Chapman Moot Court teams in 20th place for the 2024/25 season, in an incredibly competitive nationwide field.