University at Buffalo School of Law

University at Buffalo School of Law Drawing on a tradition of achievement and excellence, the School of Law gives graduates the tools th

As the only law school in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, The University at Buffalo School of Law offers our students a high caliber, practice-ready and affordable education that prepares our graduates to practice law in some of the most sought-after positions in New York City, Washington D.C. and other major cities across the country and around the world. Each year, the Law School

graduates over 200 skilled and diverse lawyers that are ready to practice law in fields such as corporate law, tax law, criminal law, intellectual property and public service. The University at Buffalo is a premier research-intensive public university, a flagship institution in the State University of New York system and its largest and most comprehensive campus. UB provides its 30,000 students access to our world-class undergraduate and graduate fields of study that include law, medicine, engineering, pharmaceutical sciences and business management.

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Their names were the first ones called in the parade of graduates at Commencement, and rightly so: Carlos Federico Aguir...
06/02/2026

Their names were the first ones called in the parade of graduates at Commencement, and rightly so: Carlos Federico Aguirre Cárdenas and Peiwei “Peter” Wang were poised to become the first two students to complete UB Law’s newly established doctoral program.

Read more about these JSD graduates: https://law.buffalo.edu/links/2026-may/jsd-graduates

Carlos Federico Aguirre Cárdenas and Peiwei “Peter” Wang began their doctoral studies at the law school in 2023. This summer, both will celebrate completing a Doctorate of Juridical Science.

UB School of Law proudly congratulates Dr. Caroline Attardo Genco, UB's 16th president. Welcome back to Buffalo!
06/02/2026

UB School of Law proudly congratulates Dr. Caroline Attardo Genco, UB's 16th president. Welcome back to Buffalo!

Caroline Attardo Genco, provost and senior vice president at Tufts University, has been named ’s 16th president, becoming the first woman and Buffalo native to lead the university. Her appointment was approved by the SUNY Board of Trustees Tuesday following an international search.

Genco will join the UB community on August 10, 2026. Learn more ➡️ http://ms.spr.ly/6180vb2V4

Congratulations to Brian Detweiler, Associate Director of the Charles B. Sears Law Library, on his selection to receive ...
06/01/2026

Congratulations to Brian Detweiler, Associate Director of the Charles B. Sears Law Library, on his selection to receive a SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Librarianship, recognizing superior professional achievement and ongoing excellence among library faculty across the State University of New York. ✨

Congrats, Brian!

💙🐾 Blue Friday shoutout to one very paws-itively dedicated member of the Class of 2026! 🎓From orientation to graduation,...
05/29/2026

💙🐾 Blue Friday shoutout to one very paws-itively dedicated member of the Class of 2026! 🎓

From orientation to graduation, Roo has been Danielle Cohen's study buddy and an honorary member of the UB Law community.

We are proud to celebrate Roo, who received their doggie diploma at this year's commencement. Congratulations, Roo! 💙

Buffalo summer bucket list starts now! ☀️From waterfront sunsets and food festivals to outdoor concerts, farmers markets...
05/27/2026

Buffalo summer bucket list starts now! ☀️
From waterfront sunsets and food festivals to outdoor concerts, farmers markets, and endless ways to explore the city, Buffalo comes alive in the summer!

Check out our latest blog for some of the best ways to make the most of summer in the Queen City: https://law.buffalo.edu/blog/Summer_In_Buffalo

💙Blue Friday💙Congratulations to our Clinical Legal Education Program team on receiving the UB Cheers for Peers Appreciat...
05/22/2026

💙Blue Friday💙
Congratulations to our Clinical Legal Education Program team on receiving the UB Cheers for Peers Appreciation Award! 🎉

This award, part of the University at Buffalo Human Resources employee recognition program, honors departments and teams that go above and beyond in their work. “They tirelessly serve the needs of these community members with smiles on their faces!” — Prof. Heather Abraham, award nominator.

Left to right: Prof. Bernadette Gargano, Julie Schuster, Jordyn Wysocki, Audrey Grout, Peter Logiudice (UB Wellness and Work Life Balance), and Prof. Heather Abraham.

Thank you for your commitment and dedication to the UB School of Law community! 👏

Didn’t get an immediate “yes”? Being waitlisted isn’t the end of your law school journey — it’s a new starting point.Chl...
05/21/2026

Didn’t get an immediate “yes”? Being waitlisted isn’t the end of your law school journey — it’s a new starting point.

Chloe Charles ’25 shared her experience, the lessons she learned, and the steps she took to turn a waitlist spot into an acceptance!

Read more: https://law.buffalo.edu/blog/waitlist_advice_from_our_students_pt_3

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