The University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law is truly one of the finest law facilities in the nation. Originally constructed in the 1930s to house the state’s medical school, the six-story building was completely renovated in 1992 to create modern law classrooms and courtrooms while preserving the traditional brick exterior. The classrooms and courtrooms contain the latest technology, and the entire campus has wireless access. The Bowen School of Law’s state-of-the-art technology makes it easy to bring the entire legal world into the classroom.
The Bowen School of Law is located on the southeastern edge of downtown Little Rock, overlooking historic MacArthur Park and the recently expanded Arkansas Arts Center. The Bowen School of Law retains all the benefits of being associated with a state university system, but sits six miles from the UALR main campus and has the feeling of a stand-alone professional school. Our downtown location provides working students with easy access to the State Capitol, state government buildings, and the numerous Arkansas law firms clustered in Little Rock.
The spacious law school facility contains over 150,000 square feet and is fully accessible to those with disabilities. Attorneys and judges are often present in our halls on their way to meetings, the law library, or the various seminars and continuing education courses offered at the Bowen School of Law.
The library has a breathtaking four-story atrium and reading room. In addition to its print collection, it contains a substantial audio/video collection as well as access to a wide variety of online databases. Two computer labs, private study carrels, and group study rooms are available for our students.
All students have their own mailboxes, lockers, and e-mail accounts. Several indoor and outdoor balconies and lounges provide students ample space for studying and relaxing. One lounge includes a video game system for a brief escape from law studies.
The Bowen School of Law has numerous classrooms, including three courtrooms. We use these courtrooms for classes, mock trials, and moot court, as well as actual trial and appellate proceedings.
The large legal clinic area includes a client waiting room, a children’s playroom, client interview rooms, classrooms, student work carrels with computers, and meeting rooms.
The school houses its own bookstore so that students can find materials they need right on campus, such as books, study aids, food, t-shirts, and novelty items. The Bowen School of Law has a large secured access parking area on site.
The Bowen School of Law has one of the highest ratios of square feet per student of any American law school. Our design offers an academic environment equipped to ensure student success.
Revised: 10/24/2006