The Best Law School In Every State

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The best law school in every state is responsible for turning out the most knowledgeable and skilled individuals to uphold the law. It makes sense, right? You don’t want a subpar lawyer or judge after all.

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Alabama-Faulkner University

Down in the South, it’s fair to state that laws are, like elsewhere, taken very seriously. For that reason, it’s necessary to attend the best school that can teach a person everything they need to know.

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Alaska-University of Alaska

There are a couple of locations to learn the law in this northern state. But as it is with a lot of states, the top universities are those that have multiple law programs.

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Arkansas-University of Arkansas

There are a couple of different locations in this state to study the law. Saying which is better is tough, but the University is the best place to learn what you need.

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Arizona-Arizona State University

Arizona is a well-renowned university that has, in recent years, been lauded as a great spot to learn. Apart from the activist issues that have taken place at this school, it still stands out as the best school for law in the state.

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California-Loyola Law School

There are a lot of schools dealing with law to choose from in California, and it’s tough to pick just one as the best. But Loyola offers a chance to learn and apply one’s education in a way that is just a step above.

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Colorado-University of Colorado

Sometimes it’s best to go to the biggest, or well-known, universities to get the best education. For something so important in this day and age, it’s smart to find the school that can give you the skills you need.

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Connecticut-Yale University

Seriously, this is not a question. Yale has had a great reputation for a long time, no matter that some people make it a point to remind others where they attended.

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Delaware-Widener University

A lot of people don’t pay much attention to Delaware, but they do have one of the most astute law schools in the nation. This state does its part in keeping people aware of the law.

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Florida-Florida State University

The law is an important aspect of life since it keeps people honest, we hope. This is why in each state there’s a need for one or more schools that are designed to teach it.

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Georgia-Emory University 

It’s not always the state universities that are seen as the best of the best. While ratings do change, sometimes it’s the school that focuses the closest on how laws are applied and utilized.

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Hawaii-University of Hawaii

In all honesty, the islands are not a small place, relatively speaking. But there are only so many locations to set up a college, and this university is where law is taught in this part of the world.

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Idaho-University of Idaho

Typically, unless a college is designed as a law school, it will offer a plethora of courses in many diverse fields. That’s the case here since there is a dedicated portion of the university that deals with law studies.

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Illinois-University of Chicago

It’s not always the biggest and most well-known university that gets the nod as the best. It’s the school that turns out the most skilled and adept law students who go on to uphold and practice what they’re taught.

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Indiana-Indiana University

The importance of law school is so great that at many times, schools have fielded more students than there are lawyers in the nation. Many of those take their careers as far as they can.

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Iowa-University of Iowa

Trying to determine which law schools are the best is tough since the main goal is to make certain that people know the laws. But how they apply it speaks to the level of education they receive.

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Kansas-University of Kansas

Some states have a bad reputation for various reasons when it comes to laws. But the truth is that the laws do change a little, which means that law schools have to keep up with this fact.

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Kentucky-University of Kentucky

A law student applies the laws as they’re taught, right? That’s why the reputation of law schools is so important.

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Louisiana-Tulane University

Where a college is located shouldn’t stand as a mark against it, especially since the purpose of the school is to help protect the city that houses it. The quality of the law school doesn’t always extend to its parent city though.

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Maine-University of Maine

In some states, it feels as though simplicity is the key. This can help a school to focus on what is needed and not compete for students.

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Maryland-University of Baltimore School of Law

It does sound interesting to think that some cities that house law schools are sometimes the most lawless in the country. It’s a subject that many debate over, which is expected.

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Massachusetts-Harvard University

There are plenty of schools that have a great reputation, but Harvard is one of those that is known for excellence. Turning out top-notch law students is expected from this place.

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Michigan-Michigan State University

The top law schools in any state need one thing: to know and teach the laws. It’s amazing sometimes how diverse that idea is.

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Minnesota-University of Minnesota

Dedicating an entire section of a school to the law is a great idea. Dedicating an entire school to law feels as though it will break down at one point or another.

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Mississippi-University of Mississippi

In some cases, there are parts of the country where the study of law feels like it has a stronger importance. This is often due to historical cases and/or issues, even though the law is paramount in all states.

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Missouri-University of Missouri

It’s not a bad idea to have more than one school that studies the law in any given state. One of them will usually earn the number one spot, but they’re all doing what they can to educate people.

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Montana-University of Montana

Sometimes one school is enough for a state. In some cases, states have a few different locations to learn the law, but one that specializes in a way that makes sense.

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Nebraska-Creighton University

It’s interesting to see, from time to time, how a lesser-known university can top those that are known to many people. A big name doesn’t always mean the best reputation.

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Nevada-University of Nevada, Las Vegas

This is a state where the law is necessary since with two of the biggest gambling cities in the nation, the law is kind of important. Plus, a lot of people enjoy going to school where it’s warm year-round.

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New Hampshire-University of New Hampshire

One has to remember that the laws, as we know them, moved from the east to the west originally as the nation was formed. It makes sense that the eastern schools have a great reputation.

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New Jersey-Seton Hall University

Some of the best schools gain a slight advantage due to their mention in movies and TV shows. While it’s not always the best recommendation, it is useful to get the name of the school out there.

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New Mexico-University of New Mexico

The law isn’t exactly a new development in the West. But one has to remember that the western states are still younger than those in the east and have played catch-up at times.

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New York-New York University

As one of the major hubs of the nation, it’s not at all hard to imagine that NY is a great place to learn and study the law. It’s even fair to think that this state houses a vast number of law students.

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North Carolina-Duke University

Those states in the east are easy to see as the preferred locations for law students. These states have, after all, earned their reputations over the years through a great deal of trial and error and dedicated study.

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North Dakota-University of North Dakota

It feels accurate to state that while law school is important, it’s not seen as the most important thing in some states. Keeping up a school’s reputation is important, but there are other things to life.

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Ohio-Ohio State University

Learning how to apply and continue the same practices of law is important no matter where a person goes. But in some states, it feels like its importance is a little muted.

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Oklahoma-Oklahoma City University

There are a lot of things to say about the top law school in every state. But the most important is to note that the top institutions will have a great retention and graduation rate.

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Oregon-University of Oregon

The degree to which a student learns the law is usually up to their own study habits. However, their study habits are dependent on the material given and how it’s delivered.

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Pennsylvania-Drexel University

Do statistics always point to the best school? Some would say yes, others might argue.

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Rhode Island-Roger Williams University

Remember what I said about simplicity? It’s not always convenient, but it makes things a little easier when making a decision.

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South Carolina-University of South Carolina

The degree of expertise shown by any school is bound to show in the results that are seen when a student graduates. Then again, a school isn’t responsible for people who are technically adults who can make their own decisions.

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South Dakota-University of South Dakota

Some states have multiple schools with a great reputation, some only have one or two. Sometimes it feels like the latter have the right to it, but then again, having more than one opens up a lot of doors.

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Tennessee-Vanderbilt University 

There are a few factors used when determining which school is the best in a state for what purpose. But the truth is that students make a big difference considering that their retention rate is what a lot of people look at.

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Texas-Baylor University 

Popularity alone isn’t what makes a school of law great. It’s what the students do with their education that helps the reputation of a university to rise.

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Utah-Brigham Young University

Amazingly, some students know from an early age where they want to go in terms of learning the law. Others might go just because they figure it’s one of the best.

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Vermont-Vermont Law and Graduate School

It’s interesting to think that any state that’s been around so long would have only one top school. Of course, there’s likely a reason for this.

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Virginia-Washington & Lee University

This is one of those states that has seen a serious amount of history flow through its borders. The top schools in this state are numerous, and it’s not hard to imagine why since much of the nation’s history has passed through here.

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Washington-University of Washington

As one of the top schools in this state, UW is by far one of the most respected as well. Its reputation isn’t always the best, but it does make certain to teach people what they need about the law.

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West Virginia-West Virginia University

Again, with this much history bound up in the state, it’s not tough to think that this school has earned its reputation. Of course, it’s not exactly one of the best-known on this list.

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Wisconsin-Marquette University

In the attempt to pick a law school one has to assume that some places are going to carry a huge expense. Their reputation kind of demands it, as they do have high standards.

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Wyoming-University of Wyoming

The fact is that every US state has schools that practice law. The difference between them is how dedicated each school is to teaching the next generation of lawyers, judges, and other individuals.