Barry University - Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law

The Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law at Barry University holds the distinction of being the sole Dominican law institution in the U.S. and is recognized as the first American law school established within a university initiated by women from religious backgrounds. This esteemed School strives to deliver exceptional legal training within a nurturing atmosphere enriched by its spiritual commitments, guiding students toward thoughtful engagement and active participation in social justice initiatives that inspire collective service efforts. Upholding superior levels of ethics and proficiency, this academic environment encourages learners to accept various responsibilities—intellectual, personal, ethical, spiritual, ecological—and promotes these values amidst an ambiance that fosters scholarly freedom. The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates not only with knowledge but also with core values and competencies essential for their development as professionals committed to enhancing individual growth alongside advancements in legal practice, judicial systems, society at large—the global community included. Grounded firmly in its Catholic Dominican heritage which respects faith through religious liberty principles; this School actively champions diversity within both our academic sphere and professional landscape while prioritizing outreach efforts aimed at recruiting from underrepresented communities—particularly among racial and ethnic groups—to cultivate a richly diverse faculty-student ecosystem.