The endowment is a collection of separate funds established over the years to support teaching and research activities, provide scholarships, maintain libraries, and provide ongoing support for a wide variety of programs and activities.

Gifts to the endowment are lasting. The principal of the gift is invested and only the annual income is used for a designated purpose. Such gifts thus support a donor's interests beyond his or her lifetime and ensure permanent support for important educational and research activities of the Law School.

The endowment is invested under policies established by its Board of Trustees. Investments are selected with the assistance of nationally recognized managers, and performance is closely monitored by financial officers and the Board of Trustees.