Chapman University School of Law, also known as the Dale E. Fowler School of Law, is a private, non-profit law school located in Orange, California, emphasizing practical legal education with a conservative perspective. Founded in 1995 as part of Chapman University, it offers the Juris Doctor (JD) degree along with combined programs such as JD/MBA and JD/MFA in Film & Television Producing. The curriculum includes emphasis options in Business Law, Criminal Law, Entertainment Law, Environmental Law, Entrepreneurial Law, International Law, Trial Advocacy, and Taxation. Housed in Kennedy Hall, the school features the Hugh and Hazel Darling Law Library with over 290,000 volumes and maintains 41 full-time and 58 part-time faculty members. It provides unique resources like an in-house bar preparation program to aid students in passing state bar exams. The school fosters a vibrant community through numerous student organizations and has employment outcomes showing graduates placed primarily in small to medium-sized law firms, with additional placements in government, public interest, business, and clerkships. Currently ranked tied for 104th by U.S. News & World Report, it has notable affiliations including with conservative commentator Hugh Hewitt. Its focus on practical training and specialized programs positions it as a key player in legal education, particularly in entertainment and business law, reflecting Southern California's dynamic professional landscape.