History
100 Years of UF Law
In celebration of 100 years of legal education at the University of Florida, the Levin College of Law is pleased to present its Centennial Timeline, documenting the rich and incredible history of UF Law, from our humble beginnings in 1909 to its place as one of the nation's top public law schools. To navigate the Centennial Timeline, click on the photographs at the top of the timeline to experience an interactive trip through time, from the present to 1909.
Leaders and teachers
An important part of our history includes dynamic faculty members of the past and present.
Dean Robert Jerry joined UF Law in 2003.
- Over the years, each dean has left their mark and helped the law school grow to what it is today. Read the biographies of all of the deans of UF Law. »
- While this is an extensive compilation still in progress, please browse this impressive list of faculty members from 1909 to 2011. »
UF Law through the years
See how we grew from our 1909 founding with only two full-time faculty members to become one of the foremost legal institutions in the country.
In 1960 the Law Center Association was formed to encourage growth and development.
- First 50 Years »
- 1960-69 »
- 1970-79 »
- 1980-89 »
- 1990-99 »
- 2000-present »
- Learn about diversity at UF Law by watching the movie, Knowledge of the Past. »
- We invite alumni and friends to help create an interactive history of UF Law by adding your story. »
Continuing to grow
We've built upon our success by expanding and planning for the future.
The Martin H. Levin Advocacy Center is a 20,000 square-foot building, boasting an impressive two-story grand foyer and glass entry with an open staircase.
- Our recent history includes an impressive Facilities Expansion. »
- The law school is now housed in state-of-the-art facilities that include a greatly expanded library and two new education towers with modern, comfortable classrooms, including the Chesterfield Smith Ceremonial Classroom, which seats up to 160 for conferences, receptions and special sessions.
- Most classrooms offer technology such as wireless Internet access, outlets for laptop computers, and "smart podia" for presentations.