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77 Best South Law Schools 2026
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
#7
LSAT Median:
169
GPA Median:
3.85
Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
#11
LSAT Median:
171
GPA Median:
3.91
Georgetown University
Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
#15
LSAT Median:
171
GPA Median:
3.93
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas
#15
LSAT Median:
167
GPA Median:
3.68
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee
#19
LSAT Median:
170
GPA Median:
3.89
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#19
LSAT Median:
166
GPA Median:
3.78
University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia
#24
LSAT Median:
164
GPA Median:
3.73
University of Florida (Levin)
Gainesville, Florida
#24
LSAT Median:
158
GPA Median:
3.50
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
#31
LSAT Median:
161
GPA Median:
3.58
George Washington University
Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
#32
LSAT Median:
168
GPA Median:
3.85
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#32
LSAT Median:
163
GPA Median:
3.76
William & Mary Law School
Williamsburg, Virginia
#32
LSAT Median:
164
GPA Median:
3.75
Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia
#32
LSAT Median:
165
GPA Median:
3.75
Texas A&M University
Fort Worth, Texas
#38
LSAT Median:
154
GPA Median:
3.21
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia
#38
LSAT Median:
169
GPA Median:
3.93
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, Texas
#38
LSAT Median:
161
GPA Median:
3.58
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, Virginia
#44
LSAT Median:
160
GPA Median:
3.41
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida
#44
LSAT Median:
166
GPA Median:
3.93
Howard University
Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
#44
LSAT Median:
156
GPA Median:
3.63
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee
Top 75
LSAT Median:
158
GPA Median:
3.64
Tulane University
New Orleans, Louisiana
Top 75
LSAT Median:
160
GPA Median:
3.64
University of Richmond
Richmond, Virginia
Top 75
LSAT Median:
164
GPA Median:
3.75
University of Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland
Top 75
LSAT Median:
164
GPA Median:
3.72
University of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma
Top 75
LSAT Median:
160
GPA Median:
3.74
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina
Top 75
LSAT Median:
155
GPA Median:
3.23
University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida
Top 75
LSAT Median:
162
GPA Median:
3.72
University of Mississippi
Oxford, Mississippi
Top 75
LSAT Median:
157
GPA Median:
3.68
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
75+
LSAT Median:
155
GPA Median:
3.23
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, Arkansas
75+
LSAT Median:
155
GPA Median:
3.61
Baylor University
Waco, Texas
75+
LSAT Median:
160
GPA Median:
3.53
University of Houston
Houston, Texas
75+
LSAT Median:
159
GPA Median:
3.47
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky
75+
LSAT Median:
155
GPA Median:
3.42
Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia
75+
LSAT Median:
160
GPA Median:
3.64
Stetson University
Gulfport, Florida
75+
LSAT Median:
158
GPA Median:
3.60
Mercer University
Macon, Georgia
75+
LSAT Median:
155
GPA Median:
3.59
Belmont University
Nashville, Tennessee
75+
LSAT Median:
154
GPA Median:
3.41
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas
75+
LSAT Median:
154
GPA Median:
3.45
University of Tulsa
Tulsa, Oklahoma
75+
LSAT Median:
156
GPA Median:
3.52
Florida International University
MIami, Florida
75+
LSAT Median:
156
GPA Median:
3.58
Campbell University
Raleigh, North Carolina
75+
LSAT Median:
152
GPA Median:
3.17
University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky
75+
LSAT Median:
153
GPA Median:
3.41
Catholic University Of America
Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
75+
LSAT Median:
153
GPA Median:
3.28
American University
Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
75+
LSAT Median:
155
GPA Median:
3.29
University of Baltimore
Baltimore , Maryland
75+
LSAT Median:
152
GPA Median:
3.29
Appalachian School of Law
Grundy, Virginia
LSAT Median:
146
GPA Median:
3.17
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
Atlanta, Georgia
LSAT Median:
148
GPA Median:
2.91
Ave Maria School Of Law
Ave Maria , Florida
LSAT Median:
148
GPA Median:
3.21
Barry University
Orlando, Florida
LSAT Median:
146
GPA Median:
2.96
Charleston School Of Law
Charleston, South Carolina
LSAT Median:
154
GPA Median:
3.51
Charlotte School of Law
Charlotte, North Carolina
LSAT Median:
142
GPA Median:
2.82
Elon University
Greensboro, North Carolina
LSAT Median:
154
GPA Median:
3.40
Florida A&M University
Orlando, Florida
LSAT Median:
146
GPA Median:
3.00
Florida Coastal School Of Law
Jacksonville, Florida
LSAT Median:
144
GPA Median:
2.88
Jacksonville University College of Law
Jacksonville, Florida
LSAT Median:
-
GPA Median:
-
Jones School of Law
Montgomery, Alabama
LSAT Median:
145
GPA Median:
2.96
Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia
LSAT Median:
151
GPA Median:
3.24
Lincoln Memorial
Knoxville, Tennessee
LSAT Median:
152
GPA Median:
3.44
Loyola University—New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
LSAT Median:
154
GPA Median:
3.47
Mississippi College
Jackson, Mississippi
LSAT Median:
152
GPA Median:
3.37
Nashville School of Law
Nashville, Tennessee
North Carolina Central University
Durham, North Carolina
LSAT Median:
149
GPA Median:
3.35
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, Kentucky
LSAT Median:
152
GPA Median:
3.50
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, Florida
LSAT Median:
155
GPA Median:
3.52
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
LSAT Median:
149
GPA Median:
3.36
Regent University
Virginia Beach, Virginia
LSAT Median:
157
GPA Median:
3.68
Samford University
Birmingham, Alabama
LSAT Median:
151
GPA Median:
3.20
South Texas College Of Law—Houston
Houston, Texas
LSAT Median:
151
GPA Median:
3.12
Southern University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
LSAT Median:
144
GPA Median:
2.82
St. Mary's University
San Antonio, Texas
LSAT Median:
150
GPA Median:
3.02
St. Thomas University (Florida)
Miami Gardens, Florida
LSAT Median:
147
GPA Median:
3.06
Texas Southern University
Houston, Texas
LSAT Median:
145
GPA Median:
3.02
University of Arkansas, Little Rock
Little Rock , Arkansas
LSAT Median:
151
GPA Median:
3.41
University of Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee
LSAT Median:
155
GPA Median:
3.53
University of North Texas at Dallas
Dallas, Texas
LSAT Median:
153
GPA Median:
3.41
University of the District of Columbia
Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
LSAT Median:
151
GPA Median:
3.28
West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia
LSAT Median:
154
GPA Median:
3.43
Widener University—Delaware
Wilmington, Delaware
LSAT Median:
149
GPA Median:
3.08
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