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Louisville: A City That Shapes Your Legal Journey

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Louisville offers an exceptional environment for earning your law degree. As Kentucky’s largest city and one of the nation’s emerging legal markets, it provides Brandeis School of Law students with unparalleled access to real-world legal experiences. Just minutes from our Belknap Campus, students find internships and clerkships at local courthouses, government agencies, law firms and public interest organizations – building résumés and professional networks from day one.

The Brandeis School of Law is part of a campus designed for connection, collaboration and opportunity. Nestled in a walkable and welcoming area of the University of Louisville, our students enjoy access to the university’s cutting-edge facilities, green spaces and cultural attractions – from arts and dining to recreation and student life. Whether you’re in the classroom or exploring the city, Louisville’s energy, accessibility and civic spirit shape your legal education in meaningful ways.

City of Louisville

Situated on the banks of the Ohio River, Louisville combines the vibrancy of a major metro with the comfort and charm of a smaller city. With world-class arts, a thriving sports scene, and a nationally recognized culinary culture, the city offers all the amenities of a larger market—along with the advantages of lower living costs and shorter commutes.

Living in Louisville

Louisville is home to the iconic Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby, as well as the Louisville Slugger Museum, the Muhammad Ali Center, the Urban Bourbon Trail, Fourth Street Live, and the Belle of Louisville steamboat. The city also boasts one of the country’s largest urban parks systems and a dynamic arts community, featuring Broadway shows, opera, ballet, and symphony performances year-round.

As a hub for major employers like UPS, Humana, GE Appliances, Yum! Brands, and Brown-Forman, Louisville presents a strong employment landscape and professional possibilities beyond graduation. Law360 has recognized it as one of the nation’s five hottest legal markets, and Livability.com consistently ranks it a top city for young professionals, green living, and quality of life.

Whether you’re new to the region or rediscovering your hometown, Louisville is a city worth exploring.

University of Louisville

The University of Louisville (UofL) is a state-supported research institution located in the heart of Kentucky’s largest metropolitan area. With more than 22,000 students and twelve academic colleges and schools, UofL attracts scholars from across the country and around the world.

The Brandeis School of Law is located on UofL’s Belknap Campus, just three miles south of downtown. This 287-acre campus is home to many of the university’s flagship programs and student amenities, including:

  • The Student Recreation Center with basketball courts, a track and fitness facilities
  • The Speed Art Museum and campus theaters
  • Gheens Science Hall
  • Cardinal Stadium and numerous dining and study options

The university’s commitment to teaching, research, and public service is deeply aligned with Brandeis Law’s mission to train thoughtful, civic-minded legal professionals. Together, the city and the campus create the ideal setting for future lawyers to grow, connect, and lead.

Learn more about the University of Louisville and why this campus and city are the perfect foundation for your legal education.