The Best Law Schools 2024 Is Here

We surveyed 18,400 students and administrators at 168 law schools so we can tell you which schools have the best career prospects, the best quality of life, and more. Find out if your dream law school made one of our 14 unique ranking lists.

See the complete list of our 168 Best Law Schools, or view the list by region.

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Best Law Schools

Check out our complete list of 168 law schools, based on surveys of 18,400 students and administrators.

Best Online MSL Programs

Master of Studies in Law (MSL) programs are for non-lawyers whose careers in their organizations will benefit from legal training even though they are not required to be practicing attorneys.

Best Online JD Programs

Online JD programs offer flexibility, affordability, access to innovative technologies, students from a diversity of career backgrounds, and global opportunities.

Best Career Prospects

These schools boast impressive employment and first-time bar passage rates—not to mention the highest starting salaries!

Toughest to Get Into

Toughest to Get Into

Find out which schools have the most competitive applicant pools.

Greatest Resources for Minority Students

Check out ten schools that offer supportive cultures for diverse student bodies.

Best Professors

Best Professors

The professors at these schools are not only great teachers but also savvy advisors outside of class.

Best Classroom Experience

From superb professors and lively class discussions to the right balance of theory and practice, these ten schools have it all.

Most Competitive Students

Most Competitive Students

With challenging workloads and ambitious student bodies, find out which schools will put you through your paces.

Best Quality of Life

Best Quality of Life

If you’re looking for a school with a great location and vibrant social life, start your search with these ten schools.

Most Conservative Students

Politically conservative applicants will find a like-minded student body at these ten schools.

Most Liberal Students

If you prefer a student body with a liberal political outlook, check out this list.

Most Diverse Faculty

Find out which schools benefit from a broadly diverse faculty.

Best for Federal Clerkships

These schools report the highest percentage of graduates obtaining federal clerkships.

Check Out Our Law School Ranking Lists by Category

The ranking lists name the top 10 law schools in 14 categories based on the company's surveys of 18,400 students attending 168 law schools in the U.S., and of administrators at the schools.

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