University of Richmond School of Law

What University of Richmond School of Law does

University of Richmond School of Law is a private, ABA-accredited professional school founded in 1870 and operated as part of the University of Richmond, a nonprofit university in Richmond, Virginia. The school delivers a three-year Juris Doctor (J.D.) program supplemented by a Two-Year J.D. track for internationally trained lawyers and a transfer/visiting student pathway, serving prospective law students, current J.D. candidates, and—on the demand side—law firms, government agencies, and public interest organizations that recruit graduates. Core academic offerings are built around 13 practice-area curricula, four in-house clinics (Children's Defense, Actual Innocence, IP & Transactional, Access to Justice), an externship program with a D.C. track, and the Cambridge Summer Program. Specialized centers include the Intellectual Property Institute, the Merhige Center for Environmental Studies, and the Harry L. Carrico Center for Pro Bono & Public Service.

The school's operating technology is conventional educational infrastructure: a law library platform with online legal databases and digital research guides, a student laptop lending program, and the LawQuest career management platform (powered by third-party 12twenty) connecting students and alumni with employers. Instructional delivery emphasizes a 5:1 student-to-faculty ratio and a four-mentor system for first-year students, supported by 18 faculty in endowed chairs, professorships, and fellowships.

Revenue mechanics center on recurring annual tuition and fees for the J.D. and Two-Year J.D. programs, augmented by alumni philanthropy through the Richmond Law Fund, The 1870 Society, and named endowed positions. Employer recruiting services — delivered through the Career Development Office, on-campus interviewing, the VACLSC Government & Public Interest Interview Program, and the VACLSC Spring Interview Program — serve as a complementary channel that monetizes graduate placement into Virginia and D.C.-area law firms, government agencies, and public interest employers. The school does not publicly disclose standalone revenue, and operating economics are consolidated within the University of Richmond's institutional budget.

Name

University of Richmond School of Law

Legal name

University of Richmond School of Law

Website

https://law.richmond.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1870

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The University of Richmond School of Law is a private, ABA-accredited law school founded in 1870 in Richmond, Virginia, offering a three-year J.D., a Two-Year J.D. for international lawyers, in-house clinics, externships, and career services, serving prospective law students, current students, and recruiting law firms, government agencies, and public interest employers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAIAA

ABA-Accredited JD-Granting Law Schools

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Law Schools

SECONDARYEDAHABAF

Law & Legal Studies Research Universities

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Private Research Universities

SECONDARYEDAHAIAG

Clinical Legal Education & Legal Aid Clinics (Law School–Run)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Law Schools

SECONDARYEDAHAIAH

Law School Continuing Legal Education (CLE) & Executive Programs

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Law Schools

Keywords

• Legal education
• Juris doctor programs
• Clinical legal training
• Bar exam preparation
• Law school admissions

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from J.D. program tuition, including full-time and Two-Year J.D. programs, along with associated fees for enrollment and services
2. Alumni Giving and Donations: Charitable contributions from alumni and friends through the Richmond Law Fund, The 1870 Society, scholarships, and planned giving programs
3. Employer Recruiting Services: On-campus recruitment services connecting employers with law students for summer and post-graduate employment, including interview programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The University of Richmond School of Law delivers ABA-accredited Juris Doctor (J.D.) education, including a three-year full-time program and a Two-Year J.D. for international lawyers, combined with in-house legal clinics, an externship program with a Washington, D.C. track, and study abroad. The school supplements degree instruction with specialized centers (Intellectual Property Institute, Merhige Center for Environmental Studies, Criminal Justice Forum, Law & Business Forum, Professional Identity Formation Program) and career services through the LawQuest platform.

Product overview

University of Richmond School of Law offers a comprehensive legal education portfolio centered on its Juris Doctor (J.D.) program with a Two-Year J.D. track for international lawyers. The school provides extensive experiential learning through in-house clinics (Children's Defense, Actual Innocence, IP & Transactional, Access to Justice), an Externship Program with D.C. placement options, and study abroad via its Cambridge Summer Program. Specialized academic centers include the Intellectual Property Institute, Merhige Center for Environmental Studies, Criminal Justice Forum, Law & Business Forum, and Professional Identity Formation Program. Career support is delivered through the LawQuest platform and the Harry L. Carrico Center for Pro Bono & Public Service. The institution operates a low 5:1 student-to-faculty ratio with a mentorship system providing four mentors per first-year student.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LawQuest: Career services and employment portal for law students and alumni
• Harry L. Carrico Center for Pro Bono & Public Service
• Intellectual Property Institute
• Merhige Center for Environmental Studies

Products and services

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) Program
• Two-Year J.D. Program for International Lawyers
• In-House Legal Clinics
• Externship Program (including D.C. Externship Track)
• Richmond Law Cambridge Summer Program
• Bridge to Practice Program

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Williams MullenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVirginia-based law firm hosting Richmond Law students for summer externships and clerkship opportunities, demonstrating employer partnership for student career development
• Henrico County Circuit CourtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVirginia circuit court providing judicial clerkship opportunities for Richmond Law students to gain practical legal experience
• McGuireWoods LLPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRichmond-based law firm providing summer associate positions and recruiting Richmond Law graduates for employment
• Commonwealth's Attorney's Office - City of Colonial HeightsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment prosecutor's office providing public interest externship opportunities for first-year law students
• Virginia Department of Social ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government agency providing externship placements for students interested in government and public interest careers
• VACLSC (Virginia Association of Law Schools Career Consortium)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional consortium facilitating government and public interest interview programs connecting students with employers across Virginia law schools
• Law School Admission Council (LSAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to introduce potential applicants to the LSAT and in-person testing environments through joint programs
• Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWashington D.C.-based law firm providing summer associate positions and recruiting Richmond Law students
• U.S. Navy JAG CorpsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilitary legal program providing externship and career opportunities for law students interested in military law
• Greater Richmond Bar FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal bar foundation providing leadership awards and pro bono program development recognition for Richmond Law faculty and students

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Regent University School of Law: A private, Virginia Beach-based ABA-accredited law school that overlaps with Richmond Law in mission, J.D. offerings, and recruitment of applicants in the mid-Atlantic region.
• William & Mary Law School: A Virginia-based public law school (one of the oldest in the U.S.) that competes directly with Richmond Law for in-state J.D. applicants and employer recruiting relationships.
• George Mason University School of Law (Antonin Scalia Law School): A Virginia-based ABA-accredited law school with strong IP, economics, and regulatory law programs, competing with Richmond Law for the same regional student and employer pool.
• Washington and Lee University School of Law: A small, private ABA-accredited law school in Lexington, Virginia, comparable in size, mission, and Virginia location to Richmond Law, and competing for similar regional applicants.
• Liberty University School of Law: A private, Lynchburg-based ABA-accredited law school that competes with Richmond Law for Virginia J.D. applicants and offers a similar tuition-driven, residential program model.

Regional players

• Gonzaga University School of Law: The prior institution of Richmond Law's current dean, Jacob Rooksby; a regional ABA-accredited law school in the Pacific Northwest with a similar small-cohort, mission-driven model.

Broad incumbents

• University of Virginia School of Law: A top-ranked Virginia law school that serves as the dominant incumbent in the state, drawing applicants and employer attention away from Richmond Law while sharing the same legal market.

Emerging players

• Campbell University School of Law: A private North Carolina law school with comparable tuition-driven residential model and similar focus on bar passage and regional employer placement.
• Appalachian School of Law: A small, private Virginia-based law school with a similar mission of producing practice-ready Virginia lawyers, overlapping with Richmond Law's regional applicant base.
• Elon University School of Law: A newer North Carolina-based law school that competes with Richmond Law in the Southeast for similar applicant profiles and emphasizes experiential learning and small cohorts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@UniversityofRichmondLaw
• Facebookfacebook.com/URLawSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/university-of-richmond
• Instagraminstagram.com/urlawschool

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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