Ave Maria School of Law is a national, Catholic law school dedicated to providing students with an outstanding legal education enhanced by the teachings of the Catholic Church. Our mission is to produce graduates who are extremely well prepared for the practice of law and who approach their work as an extension of their personal values and faith beliefs.  

The School of Law enrolled its first class in August 2000 and presently has graduates practicing in more than 40 states and abroad. The American Bar Association awarded full accreditation to the School of Law in August 2005.

Statement of Non-Discrimination
Ave Maria School of Law recognizes the inherent dignity of all members of the human family. Thus, it does not discriminate on any basis proscribed by federal, state, or local law. The Law School maintains its Catholic character but is open to persons of all religious faiths who respect the goals of the Law School, as adopted by the Board of Governors.