How many law schools are in Tennessee?

Tennessee has 6 ABA-accredited law schools, including Vanderbilt University, University of Tennessee, Belmont University.

What LSAT score do I need for law schools in Tennessee?

LSAT medians at Tennessee law schools range from 153 to 170. The average across all schools is 161.

What is the average acceptance rate for Tennessee law schools?

The average acceptance rate for law schools in Tennessee is 34%. Rates range from highly selective to open-admission programs.

What is the bar passage rate for Tennessee law schools?

The average first-time bar passage rate for Tennessee law school graduates is 84%. Individual school rates vary based on selectivity and bar prep programs.

How much does law school cost in Tennessee?

Tuition at Tennessee law schools ranges from $0 to $76,440 per year. Total cost of attendance includes living expenses, which vary by city.

6 Law Schools in Tennessee

Compare 6 ABA-accredited law schools in Tennessee by rankings, LSAT/GPA medians, employment outcomes, and tuition.

Law Schools

Top 50 Ranked

Avg Acceptance

34%

Avg LSAT

161

Avg Employment

Avg Bar Passage

84%

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#19

Vanderbilt University Nashville

Vanderbilt University #19

Nashville, Tennessee

LSAT 170 GPA 3.91 13%

Top 75

University of Tennessee Knoxville

University of Tennessee Top 75

Knoxville, Tennessee

LSAT 164 GPA 3.89 25%

75+

Belmont University Nashville

Belmont University 75+

Nashville, Tennessee

LSAT 161 GPA 3.84 38%

Lincoln Memorial Knoxville

LSAT 153 GPA 3.44 52%

Nashville School of Law Nashville

Nashville School of Law

Nashville, Tennessee

University of Memphis Memphis

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee

LSAT 155 GPA 3.53 41%

6 schools

Law Schools in Tennessee: 2026 Overview

Tennessee has 6 ABA-accredited law schools with an average LSAT median of 161 (range: 153–170) , an average GPA median of 3.72, and an average acceptance rate of 34%. 1 school is ranked in the US News top 50.

The average first-time bar passage rate across Tennessee schools is 84%. Tuition ranges from $0 to $76,440 per year.

Data from ABA 509 disclosures and 136,000+ self-reported applicant outcomes (LSD.Law).

Law Schools in Nearby States

Alabama (3 schools) Arkansas (2 schools) Delaware (1 school) District of Columbia (6 schools) Florida (12 schools) Georgia (5 schools)