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Ave Maria School of Law Ave Maria School of Law offers an outstanding legal education with a commitment to professional excellence in fidelity to the Catholic faith.

Ave Maria School of Law is _the_ unabashedly Roman Catholic law school in the U.S. Consistently ranked as The Princeton Review's "Most Conservative Law School," preLaw's "Most Devout Law School," and as one of Princeton Review's "Best Law Schools," we provide our students with a traditional legal education while emphasizing how the law intersects with the Catholic intellectual tradition and natural law philosophy. Ave Maria Law seeks to change the culture by training lawyers in the Catholic intellectual tradition. We uphold the need for society to rediscover the human and moral truths that flow from the nature of the human person and that safeguard human freedom. Ave Maria School of Law graduates are equipped for leading positions in law firms, corporate legal offices, the judiciary, and national, state, and local government. Established in 1999, Ave Maria Law is fully accredited by the American Bar Association and offers:

• An educational philosophy that emphasizes the moral foundations of the law, presents insights from the Catholic intellectual tradition and encourages a broader perspective of the law and its role in society

• A curriculum designed to ensure that graduates will be well prepared to practice law in any jurisdiction and employment area

• A successful record of national career placement — Ave Maria Law graduates have secured prestigious judicial clerkships, employment in firms of all sizes around the country, positions with federal and state agencies, and jobs with both domestic and international public-interest employers

• A Catholic, conservative, competitive choice for law school

10/16/2026
10/16/2026

🏓 What better place for a pickleball tournament than Naples, Florida, the Pickleball Capital of the World!

Ave Maria Law’s Sports & Entertainment Law Society brought students together for an afternoon of friendly competition at the Cancro Center!

With men’s and women’s doubles teams competing in a single-elimination tournament, the courts were filled with great rallies, teamwork, and plenty of school spirit.

Even future lawyers need a little time away from the books!

Professor Bruce Connolly and Business Law Institute Fellows attended the closing session of Florida Citizens Alliance’s ...
10/16/2026

Professor Bruce Connolly and Business Law Institute Fellows attended the closing session of Florida Citizens Alliance’s Liberty Challenge featuring speaker Joe Allen. Thanks to generous sponsors, BLI Fellows had the opportunity to network with individuals who are passionate about and involved with Florida parental rights and education policies, foster community amongst themselves, and learn about the effect of AI on education, business, and humanity.

How much was a finger worth in medieval law? It depended on which finger!That was just one of the fascinating examples D...
10/14/2026

How much was a finger worth in medieval law? It depended on which finger!

That was just one of the fascinating examples Dr. Melodie Eichbauer of Florida Gulf Coast University shared during “History of Law,” hosted by Ave Maria Law’s Office of Professional Development.

With humor and insight, she took students through centuries of legal history, from Roman law and medieval injury compensation to penitential manuals, Church and royal courts, Pope Alexander III’s decisions on marriage, and King John and Magna Carta.

Her closing message brought it all back to the lawyers our students will become: read every law in its context, weigh justice and mercy, and learn from the different intellectual traditions that have shaped the law.

Thank you, Dr. Eichbauer, for an entertaining and informative lecture that gave us plenty to think about!

Ed Martin, former U.S. Pardon Attorney, joined Ave Maria School of Law’s Federalist Society for a conversation on public...
10/13/2026

Ed Martin, former U.S. Pardon Attorney, joined Ave Maria School of Law’s Federalist Society for a conversation on public service, mercy and faith.

Reflecting on his work with pardon applicants, Martin spoke about mercy as recognition of the dignity of the human person, made in the image and likeness of God, and the possibility of a second chance. Asked how he kept his faith amid the pressures of Washington, he pointed to prayer, family and church community, and recalled St. John Paul II’s words: “Be not afraid.”

Thank you to our Federalist Society chapter for hosting this thoughtful conversation.

Good food, fellowship and a celebration of Catholic heritage! The Knights of Columbus hosted a Columbus Day barbecue at ...
10/12/2026

Good food, fellowship and a celebration of Catholic heritage! The Knights of Columbus hosted a Columbus Day barbecue at Ave Maria School of Law in Naples on Monday, Oct. 12.

Named for Christopher Columbus, the Knights chose the Catholic explorer as a symbol of the connection between their faith and their American identity. Columbus Day commemorates his 1492 arrival in the Americas and has also become a celebration of Italian American heritage.

Thank you to our Knights for bringing our law school community together!

Ave Maria School of Law’s Business Law Institute welcomed Sam Singer, chief counsel for cyber and technology at Boeing, ...
10/12/2026

Ave Maria School of Law’s Business Law Institute welcomed Sam Singer, chief counsel for cyber and technology at Boeing, as part of the BLI’s Fall Semester Guest Speaker Series. Sam led a lively discussion about various topics and offered valuable advice to students considering careers as in-house counsel. Thank you, Sam, for sharing your time and experience with our students and giving them an opportunity to connect with a leader in corporate legal practice.

Our Student Bar Association’s annual Golf Classic was a wonderful day on the course—and by all accounts, our best one ye...
10/12/2026

Our Student Bar Association’s annual Golf Classic was a wonderful day on the course—and by all accounts, our best one yet!

More than 100 Ave Maria Law students, alumni, staff, family members and friends came together for a day of golf, fun and fellowship at Vanderbilt Country Club.

A heartfelt thank-you to our sponsors for their generous, continued support of Ave Maria School of Law. We’re grateful to everyone who helped make this year’s classic such a success!

A Saturday night well spent! Members of Ave Maria Law’s Veteran Law Student Association joined the Collier-Lee Honor Fli...
10/12/2026

A Saturday night well spent! Members of Ave Maria Law’s Veteran Law Student Association joined the Collier-Lee Honor Flight Welcome Home Ceremony at Southwest Florida International Airport.

With flags in hand, VLSA students joined families and community members to welcome the Veterans home and thank them for their service. We’re glad to have been part of such a meaningful evening!

As we continue to mourn the passing of Bishop Emeritus Frank J. Dewane, a dear friend of Ave Maria School of Law, we inv...
10/09/2026

As we continue to mourn the passing of Bishop Emeritus Frank J. Dewane, a dear friend of Ave Maria School of Law, we invite our law school community, alumni and friends to join us in honoring his life of faithful service to the Church and praying for the repose of his soul.

Funeral Arrangements Announced for Bishop Emeritus Frank J. Dewane

Ave Maria School of Law joins the Diocese of Venice in sharing the funeral arrangements for the Most Reverend Frank J. Dewane.

Tuesday, October 13 | Venice
Viewing begins at 4 p.m. at Epiphany Cathedral Parish Center, followed by the Rosary at 5:30 p.m. and Evening Prayer.

Wednesday, October 14 | Fort Myers
Morning Prayer at 10 a.m. and Funeral Mass at 2 p.m. at St. John XXIII Catholic Church.

The Rite of Committal and Burial will take place at 6 p.m. at Epiphany Cathedral Parish in Venice.

Read the full announcement and funeral arrangements:
https://www.avemarialaw.edu/funeral-dewane/

Watch the Funeral Mass livestream:
https://dioceseofvenice.com/livestream

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.

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