The school is known for the rigor of its academics and its highly competitive admissions. Columbia Law School is recognized as a global leader in law and legal education. The school has a number of strong and long-standing relationships with many of the world`s leading law firms, fortune 500 companies, social justice institutions and various other valuable professional units. The first law school in the state of Florida, the University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law is the second highest law school in the state. As another major public law school in the state, UF Law – as it is commonly known – also offers a significant discount for state students. With an acceptance rate of just over 20%, UF Law is one of the most selective law schools in the region. Your accepted candidates have a cumulative grade point average of 3.84 and an average LSAT of 165. More than 50% of her student body is made up of women.

A third of students identify as minorities. While state students make up 75% of the law school, the student body attracts from across the country as well as international students representing more than 19 countries. UF Law also ranks high in employment outcomes, with more than 90% of graduates getting a job within nine months of graduation. In addition, nearly a quarter of all graduates get jobs at large law firms with more than 500 lawyers. The Law School campus is located on the university`s main campus in Gainesville, Florida. With its exceptional location in Virginia`s Shenandoah Valley, Washington and Lee School of Law is the third highest law school in the state of Virginia. The law school is one of the smallest in the country with a student body of just over 360 students and a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Due to its small size, the admission process is particularly competitive, since only 30% of applications are accepted and less than 7% accept offers. In Lexington, enrolled students enjoy a city that consistently offers a high quality of life and a low cost of living. Although tuition fees are over $51,000 per year, more than 90% of students receive scholarships, with the average scholarship paying more than 55% of tuition fees. In recent years, Washington and Lee graduates have beaten national averages for cash transfer rates. Nearly 85% of graduates have a job within 10 months of graduation.

The University of Iowa College of Iowa is one of only two law schools in the entire state and is one of the largest law schools in the Midwest region. Although the acceptance rate is particularly high (over 60%), only 15% of applicants register each fall. Registered candidates have an average LSAT score of over 160 and a cumulative grade point average of 3.64. The school is especially attractive to Iowa residents who enjoy one of the lowest tuition fees in the country. Iowa Law is known for its low student-to-faculty ratio of 7:1, as well as its high ranking of its graduates in judicial internships (21%). In general, Iowa law graduates have excellent job outcomes — 96% of all graduates hold legal positions within nine months of graduation. While most graduates remain in the state to begin their legal careers, a large portion of graduates also accept positions in surrounding jurisdictions such as Illinois and Minnesota. The Law School campus is located near the main campus in Iowa City, Iowa. The Gould School of Law at the University of Southern California is a private law school located in Los Angeles, California.

As one of the first law schools in the state of California, USC Law is also the first law school in the southwestern United States. Located in historic south-central Los Angeles, the Law School offers a strong clinical program, including its unique program focused on international human rights. The school also plays a prominent role in Southern California`s broader legal community, home to many of the nation`s largest law firms. More than a third of graduates hold positions at the country`s largest law firms, while another third opt for positions in smaller law firms. The majority of graduates — nearly 90 percent — stay in California to begin their professional careers. The Law School campus is located in the heart of Los Angeles and offers access to all of the area`s attractions. The best schools are known to produce more U.S. Supreme Court judges and employees, heads of state, prominent business and industry executives, and intellectual giants than other law schools. Corrections to academic performance may be made after publication.

You can view the final version and a summary of all changes here. The University of Arizona`s James E. Rogers College of Law is the second public university in the state to reach a top 50 ranking. Located in Tuscon, Arizona Law is one of the smallest public law schools in the country with just over 115 students in each law class. Incoming students have a median weighted average of 3.7 and an LSAT score of 161. Arizona Law also attracts students from across the country — more than 68 undergraduate institutions are represented in their youngest class of students. The College of Law also scores for its value with only a slight difference between in-state and out-of-state education. More than 87% of all graduates are in legal professions within 10 months of graduation.

The University of Wisconsin School of Law is one of only two law schools in the entire state. The Faculty of Law plays a unique role in the state`s legal community, as graduates may be admitted to practice law after passing the state bar exam, provided they meet specific practical requirements during their legal training. This unique “degree privilege” shapes education at Wisconsin Law, which places a remarkable emphasis on practical skills through its award-winning clinical program. This focus – known as “law in action” – attracts students from across the region and leads to remarkable employment outcomes. More than 90% of graduates are employed in the legal field within 10 months of graduation. An overwhelming majority of students (72%) remain in the state of Wisconsin. The Law School is located on the university`s main campus in Madison, on the shores of Lake Mendota and less than 90 minutes from the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Admission to a highly selective and highly respected law school shows that you are among the best law students in the world, with an excellent academic record, an almost perfect LSAT score and a cumulative bachelor`s degree average, as well as phenomenal critical thinking skills.