
Thurgood Marshall Law offers a mission-driven J.D. program that emphasizes advocacy, service, and opportunity for students from historically underrepresented backgrounds.
Students engage in clinics, externships, and skills courses that connect them with Houston courts, agencies, and nonprofits focused on civil rights, criminal justice, and community empowerment.
Graduates pursue careers in criminal and civil litigation, public-interest practice, government, and small and mid-sized firms throughout Texas and beyond.
A median LSAT of 150 places Thurgood Marshall Law among the most competitive law schools. Applicants below 147 should consider retaking the exam or emphasizing other strong application components.
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law is moderately competitive with an acceptance rate of 35.63%. Applicants with scores near the median of 150 LSAT and 3.21 GPA have a strong chance of admission.
While there is no strict minimum, the 25th percentile LSAT score is 147. 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 Thurgood Marshall Law often use interviews (by invitation) to evaluate candidates holistically. Check the specific requirements in the Admissions section above.
80% of graduates are employed 10 months after graduation. A significant portion (3%) go into BigLaw firms, while 3% secure federal clerkships.