Montana's only law school since 1911, ranked in the top 100 nationally with a focus on practical skills and natural resources law.
The school offers a three-year Juris Doctor program with concentrations in trial advocacy and dispute resolution, Native American law, and business and tax law. The Natural Resources & Environmental Law Program (NREP) is nationally ranked among the top 27 environmental law programs and offers a certificate concentration. Three joint-degree programs allow students to combine their JD with a Master of Science in Environmental Studies, MBA, or Master of Public Administration, potentially completing the joint degree in as little as three years. The school publishes the Montana Law Review and operates multiple clinics including land use, Native American law, criminal defense, and mediation.
Located in Missoula, Montana, the law school occupies a renovated facility that underwent a $14.8 million renovation and addition in 2008. The William J. Jameson Law Library spans over 20,060 square feet and holds more than 100,000 print volumes plus extensive electronic resources. The campus provides access to outdoor recreation including hiking, skiing, and river activities minutes away. Missoula is home to a vibrant cultural community with markets, outdoor concerts, and a strong arts and music scene.
The school accepts applications through LSAC. Prospective students can visit with law admissions staff and check application status online. The school welcomes undergraduate, graduate, international, and transfer applicants. Specific LSAT scores and GPA requirements are not detailed in the provided sources.
The 2024 class achieved a 96.2% employment rate with 100% of graduates employed in full-time, long-term, bar passage required or JD advantage positions. The school maintains a 97% two-year bar passage rate and is ranked 10th nationally for state and local clerkship placements, with 24% of the 2024 class securing clerkships. The school is recognized as a top 20 best value law school by PreLaw Magazine.