Message from the Law School

Welcome to the Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law Catalog. Our course offerings provided in this catalog reinforce our rightly deserved reputation as “a place where future lawyers prepare for life as professionals and officers of the court, providing the groundwork for a lifetime of legal service.” 

You’ll learn from a faculty of nationally and internationally recognized experts who genuinely care about our students and their success. A dedicated roster of adjunct professors supplement our core course offerings with specialized expertise in a number of areas, from advocacy to sports and entertainment, from tax to transactions. 

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. There is advice available about our certificate programs and the requirements needed to graduate - please ensure that you reach out for guidance and support.