The Baldy Center is an internationally recognized institute that supports the interdisciplinary study of law and legal institutions. Over 100 UB faculty members from more than 30 academic departments participate in Baldy Center research and teaching activities as do an increasing number of graduate students.

The center maintains cooperative ties to other interdisciplinary research centers and cosponsors a regional network of sociolegal scholars in New York and Canada. The Baldy Center hosts distinguished scholars from around the world as visitors, consultants, and conference participants.