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Harvard Law School
Significance: First law school in the United States to have a law curriculum and is renowned for its influence on legal education. Founding Year: 1817
University of Bologna
Significance: Recognized as the oldest continuously operating university in the world, and the first institution to use the term 'universitas'. Founding Year: 1088
University of Oxford - Faculty of Law
Significance: One of the oldest and most prestigious law faculties in the world, which has been a leader in legal education and scholarship. Founding Year: 1220s
Stanford Law School
Significance: Known for its innovations in legal education and its focus on interdisciplinary approaches to law. Founding Year: 1893
University of Paris (Sorbonne Law School)
Significance: A historical center for education in the civil law tradition and known for its contributions to the development of the Napoleonic Code. Founding Year: 1150
Yale Law School
Significance: An elite law school known for its high level of scholarly influence and small class sizes. Founding Year: 1824
Columbia Law School
Significance: A prestigious law school and a leader in legal scholarship, known for its strong focus on international and public affairs law. Founding Year: 1858
University of Cambridge - Faculty of Law
Significance: Notable for its centuries-old tradition of legal education and its influential academic contributions to common law. Founding Year: 1209
University of Salamanca
Significance: Early university to have a major influence on the development of legal systems, especially in Latin America. Founding Year: 1134
University of Michigan Law School
Significance: Renowned for its large alumni network and contributions to public service and social justice. Founding Year: 1859
The Inns of Court
Significance: Historic set of institutions for legal education and training in England and Wales, integral to becoming a barrister. Founding Year: 14th century
University of Virginia School of Law
Significance: Known for adhering to the practices of student self-governance and its strong sense of community. Founding Year: 1819
Georgetown University Law Center
Significance: The largest law school in the United States and well known for its programs in constitutional, international, tax, and clinical law. Founding Year: 1870
New York University School of Law
Significance: Known for its rigorous legal education and a wide range of international law programs. Founding Year: 1835
University of Edinburgh School of Law
Significance: One of the oldest and most respected law schools in Scotland, with a strong focus on international and comparative law. Founding Year: 1582
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