Law School Rankings & Data Lists (2026)
Find the best law schools based on the metrics that actually matter to your career: Employment, Debt, and Bar Passage.
Choose Your Priority
What matters most to you? Select a ranking category to explore schools that excel in that area.
The most prestigious institutions in America. Best for federal clerkships, academia, and national mobility.
Schools with the highest placement rates into large firms (500+ attorneys) paying market salaries ($225k+).
The most affordable ABA-approved schools ranked by in-state tuition and bar passage rates. Minimize your debt.
Don't gamble with your license. These schools consistently outperform state averages for first-time bar passage.
Top Law Schools by Region
Explore law schools in your target geographic area. Location matters for networking and job placement.
Top Schools by Area of Study
Looking for a specific niche? Find schools known for excellence in your target practice area.
Corporate Law
Best for M&A, Private Equity, and Finance
Intellectual Property
Best for Tech, Patents, and Copyright
International Law
Best for Human Rights and Cross-Border transactions
Tax Law
Best for IRS, Tax Court, and transactional tax work
Environmental Law
Best for regulatory and climate policy work
Criminal Law
Best for prosecution, defense, and public interest
How LawZee Rankings Work
Unlike other publications that rely on peer surveys or "reputation scores," LawZee rankings are driven 100% by data.
Data Source
We use the latest ABA Standard 509 Information Reports and ABA Employment Summaries (Class of 2024).
Updates
Our rankings are updated annually in the spring when new ABA data is released.
Focus
We prioritize Outcomes (Jobs & Bar Pass) over Inputs (library size or faculty spending).