
Mercer balances doctrinal study with intensive writing, advocacy, and experiential learning.
Students learn in small sections with strong faculty mentoring and a close-knit community.
Graduates primarily practice in Georgia and the Southeast in private practice, government, and judicial clerkships.
A median LSAT of 154 places Mercer Law among the most competitive law schools. Applicants below 151 should consider retaking the exam or emphasizing other strong application components.
Mercer University: Mercer University Law School is moderately competitive with an acceptance rate of 50%. Applicants with scores near the median of 154 LSAT and 3.4 GPA have a strong chance of admission.
While there is no strict minimum, the 25th percentile LSAT score is 151. Applicants scoring below this number face significant challenges but may be considered if they have exceptionally strong soft factors or work experience.
Interview policies vary by year, but top-tier schools like Mercer Law often use interviews (by invitation) to evaluate candidates holistically. Check the specific requirements in the Admissions section above.
82% of graduates are employed 10 months after graduation. A significant portion (5%) go into BigLaw firms, while 5% secure federal clerkships.