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40 Best West Law Schools 2026
Explore 40 ABA-accredited law schools across the West region with comprehensive data on rankings, admissions statistics, and career outcomes.
40
Total Law Schools
13
States in Region
157
Avg LSAT Median
States in the West Region:
All West Law Schools
Stanford University
Stanford, California
#2
LSAT Median:
171
GPA Median:
3.89
University of California—Berkeley
Berkeley, California
#10
LSAT Median:
170
GPA Median:
3.92
University of California—Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
#13
LSAT Median:
171
GPA Median:
3.95
Brigham Young University
Provo, Utah
#17
LSAT Median:
170
GPA Median:
3.95
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California
#19
LSAT Median:
166
GPA Median:
3.80
University of California—Irvine
Irvine, California
#28
LSAT Median:
169
GPA Median:
3.80
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
#44
LSAT Median:
164
GPA Median:
3.85
University of California—Davis
Davis, California
#44
LSAT Median:
165
GPA Median:
3.70
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington
Top 75
LSAT Median:
164
GPA Median:
3.67
Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona
Top 75
LSAT Median:
165
GPA Median:
3.83
University of Colorado—Boulder
Boulder, Colorado
Top 75
LSAT Median:
162
GPA Median:
3.69
University of California (Hastings)
San Francisco, California
Top 75
LSAT Median:
158
GPA Median:
3.44
Loyola Marymount University—Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
Top 75
LSAT Median:
161
GPA Median:
3.69
University of Nevada—Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
Top 75
LSAT Median:
160
GPA Median:
3.76
University of San Diego
San Diego, California
Top 75
LSAT Median:
159
GPA Median:
3.50
University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
Top 75
LSAT Median:
163
GPA Median:
3.56
Lewis And Clark College
Portland, Oregon
75+
LSAT Median:
158
GPA Median:
3.32
Pepperdine University
Malibu , California
75+
LSAT Median:
159
GPA Median:
3.60
Chapman University
Orange, California
75+
LSAT Median:
163
GPA Median:
3.70
University of Denver
Denver, Colorado
75+
LSAT Median:
160
GPA Median:
3.66
University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon
75+
LSAT Median:
157
GPA Median:
3.48
Gonzaga University
Spokane, Washington
75+
LSAT Median:
155
GPA Median:
3.55
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, California
75+
LSAT Median:
158
GPA Median:
3.44
Seattle University
Seattle, Washington
75+
LSAT Median:
154
GPA Median:
3.29
Southwestern Law School
Los Angeles, California
75+
LSAT Median:
151
GPA Median:
3.20
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, California
75+
LSAT Median:
157
GPA Median:
3.30
University of the Pacific (Mcgeorge)
Sacramento, California
75+
LSAT Median:
155
GPA Median:
3.52
California Western School Of Law
San Diego, California
75+
LSAT Median:
153
GPA Median:
3.35
Golden Gate University
San Francisco, California
LSAT Median:
149
GPA Median:
2.98
Phoenix School of Law
Phoenix, Arizona
LSAT Median:
144
GPA Median:
2.94
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
San Diego, California
LSAT Median:
145
GPA Median:
2.84
University of Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii
LSAT Median:
158
GPA Median:
3.62
University of Idaho
Moscow, Idaho
LSAT Median:
153
GPA Median:
3.54
University of La Verne College of Law
Ontario, California
LSAT Median:
-
GPA Median:
-
University of Montana
Missoula, Montana
LSAT Median:
156
GPA Median:
3.64
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico
LSAT Median:
155
GPA Median:
3.61
University of Wyoming
Laramie, Wyoming
LSAT Median:
155
GPA Median:
3.46
Western State College Of Law
Irvine, California
LSAT Median:
149
GPA Median:
3.09
Whittier Law School
Costa Mesa, California
LSAT Median:
146
GPA Median:
2.90
Willamette University
Salem , Oregon
LSAT Median:
151
GPA Median:
3.23
About West Law Schools
The West region leads the nation in technology law, intellectual property, and entertainment law. Silicon Valley and Los Angeles offer unique specialization opportunities, while cities like Seattle, Denver, and Phoenix provide growing legal markets with high quality of life. Environmental law is also a regional strength.
Regional Legal Market Overview
The West 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 West 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