US Law Schools

Justia’s US Law School Center provides a wealth of information for prospective law students and those already studying law. Our individual law school listings include details on school rankings, ABA accreditation, the admission process, financial aid, study materials, career resources, faculty publications and more.

Last reviewed October 2021

US Law Schools by State

Find information related to law schools in the United States sorted in alphabetical order by state.

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Guam
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnessota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Puerto Rico
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virgin Islands
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

Other Resources

We provide a list of resources related to pre-law, law schools, jobs, and employment information.

Pre Law
- US Law School Rankings
- Law School Admission Council
- The LSAT
  - Types of LSAT Questions
- Paying for Law School
Law School
- ABA Law Students Division
- 7 Tips for Surviving Law School
- Law School Tool Box
- Law School Course Outlines
- Law Reviews by Law Schools
- Basic Legal Citation Guide
- Above the Law: Law Schools
- ABA Events Calendar - Law Students
- Podcasts for Law Students
- Law Student Internships, Fellowships and Clerkships
Jobs & Employment

Frequently Asked Questions

Applying to law school comes along with a lot of questions. Find below college students’ frequently asked questions related to choosing a law school.

How should college students prepare for law school?
Law schools attract students from a broad range of educational disciplines. While many students come from traditional majors, such as political science, english or philosophy, others arrive with art or science backgrounds.
What are the application requirements for law school?
Generally, law schools require applicants to submit an application for admission, college transcript, Law School Admission Test (LSAT) result, personal statement, letters of recommendation, and a resumé.
What are my chances of admission to a particular law school?
Law schools accredited by the American Bar Association are required to disclose their admission statistics. This includes their acceptance rate as well as the LSAT scores and undergraduate GPAs for their first-year class at the 25th, 50th and 75th percentiles.
How much does it cost to study law in the United States?
You can find the tuition and fees for attending law school at each school’s website. The Standard 509 Information Report that contains the ABA-Required Disclosures includes the resident and non-resident tuition, fees, and estimated living expenses.
What factors should a prospective student consider when choosing a law school?
Location. Selecting the location of a school can include personal and professional dimensions. You might want to attend school close to home so that you can control living expenses.