The SMU Law faculty is recognized throughout the region, nation, and even internationally for its contributions to the law. 

We have innovative ways for our students to gain practical legal experience in areas that complement our curricular strengths including business and corporate law, international law, intellectual property, energy law, and family law and advocacy.

Dedman School of Law publishes four law journals and has 11 legal clinics and projects serving diverse community needs with free or low-cost legal service. Pro bono legal service is a requirement for graduation.

SMU Dedman School of Law also has three academic centers, providing an interdisciplinary platform for educational programming, to facilitate academic research, and to provide educational opportunities that engage students and the academic and business/legal communities.

The Underwood Law Library is the largest private academic law library west of the Mississippi River. 

Prominent alumni include Texas Supreme Court justices, members of the U.S. Congress, an ambassador, a governor, foreign ministers and members of the highest courts worldwide, as well as partners at leading law firms and general counsels at major corporations.