Ave Maria School of Law

Ave Maria School of Law is a private nonprofit law school located in Naples, Florida. The institution offers the Juris Doctor degree and is accredited by the American Bar Association. The school operates within a Catholic intellectual tradition and prepares students for careers in legal practice, public service, and related professions. No enrollment figures, completion rates, or retention rates are available in current IPEDS data for this institution.

The primary program offered is the Juris Doctor, a first professional degree in law. The curriculum covers foundational legal subjects including constitutional law, contracts, torts, civil procedure, and legal writing, along with elective courses and clinical opportunities. The school emphasizes natural law and the Catholic legal tradition as part of its academic identity.

Naples is a city on the Gulf Coast of Southwest Florida, known for its affluent residential communities and proximity to natural preserves. Ave Maria School of Law is one of the few faith-based law schools in the southeastern United States, drawing students from across the country who seek a legal education grounded in Catholic values.