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77 Best South Law Schools 2025
Explore 77 ABA-accredited law schools across the South region with comprehensive data on rankings, admissions statistics, and career outcomes.
77
Total Law Schools
17
States in Region
156
Avg LSAT Median
States in the South Region:
All South Law Schools
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia
Rank #4
LSAT Median:
-
GPA Median:
-
Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
Rank #6
LSAT Median:
169
GPA Median:
3.77
Georgetown University
Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
Rank #14
LSAT Median:
168
GPA Median:
3.78
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas
Rank #14
LSAT Median:
167
GPA Median:
3.67
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee
Rank #14
LSAT Median:
170
GPA Median:
3.90
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Rank #18
LSAT Median:
164
GPA Median:
3.73
Texas A&M University
Fort Worth, Texas
Rank #22
LSAT Median:
152
GPA Median:
3.09
University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia
Rank #22
LSAT Median:
162
GPA Median:
3.71
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Rank #26
LSAT Median:
162
GPA Median:
3.57
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia
Rank #31
LSAT Median:
-
GPA Median:
-
George Washington University
Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
Rank #31
LSAT Median:
168
GPA Median:
3.85
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Rank #31
LSAT Median:
165
GPA Median:
3.94
William & Mary Law School
Williamsburg, Virginia
Rank #31
LSAT Median:
164
GPA Median:
3.78
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, Virginia
Rank #36
LSAT Median:
160
GPA Median:
3.41
Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia
Rank #38
LSAT Median:
165
GPA Median:
3.75
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida
Rank #38
LSAT Median:
160
GPA Median:
3.73
University of Florida (Levin)
Gainesville, Florida
Rank #38
LSAT Median:
162
GPA Median:
3.64
Baylor University
Waco, Texas
Rank #43
LSAT Median:
160
GPA Median:
3.60
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, Texas
Rank #43
LSAT Median:
161
GPA Median:
3.70
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee
Rank #55
LSAT Median:
162
GPA Median:
3.78
University of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma
Rank #59
LSAT Median:
157
GPA Median:
3.52
University of Houston
Houston, Texas
Rank #63
LSAT Median:
161
GPA Median:
3.47
University of Maryland
College Park, Maryland
Rank #63
LSAT Median:
163
GPA Median:
3.71
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina
Rank #63
LSAT Median:
159
GPA Median:
3.61
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky
Rank #68
LSAT Median:
155
GPA Median:
3.46
Catholic University Of America
Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
Rank #71
LSAT Median:
153
GPA Median:
3.28
Tulane University
New Orleans, Louisiana
Rank #71
LSAT Median:
161
GPA Median:
3.64
University of Richmond
Richmond, Virginia
Rank #71
LSAT Median:
-
GPA Median:
-
Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia
Rank #79
LSAT Median:
-
GPA Median:
-
Belmont University
Nashville, Tennessee
Rank #84
LSAT Median:
156
GPA Median:
3.60
Florida International University
MIami, Florida
Rank #84
LSAT Median:
-
GPA Median:
-
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Rank #84
LSAT Median:
155
GPA Median:
3.48
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas
Rank #88
LSAT Median:
-
GPA Median:
-
University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida
Rank #92
LSAT Median:
160
GPA Median:
3.63
Regent University
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Rank #94
LSAT Median:
154
GPA Median:
3.33
Stetson University
Gulfport, Florida
Rank #99
LSAT Median:
154
GPA Median:
3.35
American University
Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
Rank #104
LSAT Median:
158
GPA Median:
3.43
Mercer University
Macon, Georgia
Rank #107
LSAT Median:
-
GPA Median:
-
Samford University
Birmingham, Alabama
Rank #107
LSAT Median:
155
GPA Median:
3.29
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Rank #115
LSAT Median:
154
GPA Median:
3.50
West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia
Rank #117
LSAT Median:
153
GPA Median:
3.46
University of Mississippi
Oxford, Mississippi
Rank #121
LSAT Median:
156
GPA Median:
3.51
Howard University
Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
Rank #127
LSAT Median:
153
GPA Median:
3.41
University of Tulsa
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Rank #127
LSAT Median:
154
GPA Median:
3.48
Campbell University
Raleigh, North Carolina
Rank #134
LSAT Median:
-
GPA Median:
-
Loyola University—New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
Rank #134
LSAT Median:
153
GPA Median:
3.35
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, Kentucky
Rank #134
LSAT Median:
150
GPA Median:
3.09
South Texas College Of Law—Houston
Houston, Texas
Rank #138
LSAT Median:
154
GPA Median:
3.22
University of Arkansas, Little Rock
Little Rock , Arkansas
Rank #139
LSAT Median:
151
GPA Median:
3.30
University of Baltimore
Baltimore , Maryland
Rank #139
LSAT Median:
152
GPA Median:
3.13
Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia
Rank #141
LSAT Median:
154
GPA Median:
3.56
University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky
Rank #146
LSAT Median:
156
GPA Median:
3.59
University of Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee
Rank #146
LSAT Median:
-
GPA Median:
-
St. Mary's University
San Antonio, Texas
Rank #148
LSAT Median:
149
GPA Median:
3.07
Ave Maria School Of Law
Ave Maria , Florida
Rank #153
LSAT Median:
148
GPA Median:
3.21
Elon University
Greensboro, North Carolina
Rank #158
LSAT Median:
149
GPA Median:
3.20
Mississippi College
Jackson, Mississippi
Rank #158
LSAT Median:
149
GPA Median:
3.27
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Rank #158
LSAT Median:
149
GPA Median:
3.18
University of North Texas at Dallas
Dallas, Texas
Rank #163
LSAT Median:
153
GPA Median:
3.49
Lincoln Memorial
Knoxville, Tennessee
Rank #169
LSAT Median:
149
GPA Median:
3.04
Widener University—Delaware
Wilmington, Delaware
Rank #169
LSAT Median:
149
GPA Median:
3.21
Appalachian School of Law
Grundy, Virginia
Rank #178
LSAT Median:
143
GPA Median:
2.86
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
Atlanta, Georgia
Rank #178
LSAT Median:
150
GPA Median:
2.99
Barry University
Orlando, Florida
Rank #178
LSAT Median:
149
GPA Median:
3.23
Charleston School Of Law
Charleston, South Carolina
Rank #178
LSAT Median:
153
GPA Median:
3.49
Florida A&M University
Orlando, Florida
Rank #178
LSAT Median:
-
GPA Median:
-
Jones School of Law
Montgomery, Alabama
Rank #178
LSAT Median:
147
GPA Median:
3.05
North Carolina Central University
Durham, North Carolina
Rank #178
LSAT Median:
144
GPA Median:
3.24
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, Florida
Rank #178
LSAT Median:
149
GPA Median:
3.11
Southern University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Rank #178
LSAT Median:
146
GPA Median:
3.15
St. Thomas University (Florida)
Miami Gardens, Florida
Rank #178
LSAT Median:
147
GPA Median:
3.06
Texas Southern University
Houston, Texas
Rank #178
LSAT Median:
148
GPA Median:
3.17
University of the District of Columbia
Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
Rank #178
LSAT Median:
-
GPA Median:
-
Charlotte School of Law
Charlotte, North Carolina
LSAT Median:
144
GPA Median:
2.91
Florida Coastal School Of Law
Jacksonville, Florida
LSAT Median:
144
GPA Median:
2.87
Jacksonville University College of Law
Jacksonville, Florida
Nashville School of Law
Nashville, Tennessee
About South Law Schools
The South represents the fastest-growing legal market in the United States, with booming economies in cities like Atlanta, Houston, Miami, and Charlotte. Law schools in this region offer strong programs in energy law, healthcare law, and emerging technology sectors. The region also features competitive tuition rates and increasing BigLaw presence.
Regional Legal Market Overview
The South region offers diverse opportunities for legal education and practice, with schools ranging from nationally-ranked institutions to strong regional programs focused on local legal markets.
Top Considerations for South Law Schools
- Regional bar exam requirements and reciprocity agreements
- Cost of living variations across different states
- Employment rates and starting salaries in regional markets
- Specializations aligned with regional industries
- Alumni network strength in key metropolitan areas