ยป A Message From The Dean

Matthew Parlow

Welcome to the Fowler School of Law and Chapman University! We’re excited by the prospect of your joining us, and we invite you to explore our school as the platform from which to launch your career in the law.

Our philosophy defines our mission:

“The Fowler School of Law is a place where future lawyers prepare for life as professionals and officers of the court, providing the groundwork for a lifetime of legal service.”

Our graduates gain a deep understanding of professionalism, serving with honor and distinction – whether handling the smallest matter for a single client, for large enterprises domestically and internationally, or in public service.

You’ll learn from a faculty of nationally, and internationally, recognized experts who genuinely care about our students and their success. Our internships/externships and clinical opportunities will allow you to gain important real-world experience. World-class bar exam preparation and our committed and effective career services team will help you hit the ground running after you graduate. Employers value the balance our graduates bring, from the practical training they possess to the professionals they have become. You will also come to understand why we speak passionately about our Chapman Family – a culture that values collaboration, mutual support, and a personalized educational experience.

You’ll enjoy all of the benefits of terrific facilities in the heart of a vibrant university campus in beautiful Southern California, in close proximity to Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, and Newport Beach. The charming restaurants, cafes, and shops of Old Towne Orange are at our doorstep.

Come learn why we believe in the transformational impact our personalized education of distinction has on our students, the opportunities they have after graduating, and their enduring contributions to the world. I’m proud to invite you to visit and learn why this is the right place to start the next chapter of your story!

Dr. Paul D. Paton
Dean, Fowler School of Law
Donald P. Kennedy Chair in Law