Baylor Law School | New & Prospective Students

I was blown away by the students who all shared a common understanding; they each expressed the magnitude of the career they are choosing and articulated their understanding that it is the role of servant, not leader. Several of them indicated to us that right from orientation, their minds had been set to the task of preparing to help their clients through what will undoubtably be the biggest crisis to ever ensnare their lives. That was definitely not the attitude I had expected. I was dreading two days with stuck-up people who think they're smarter than me and who have career ambitions they perceive as more noble than mine. I was completely blown away by gracious, humble, smart, accomplished people with poise and class who were just as easy-going as can be.

What you have is something very special. It was evident and I am very appreciative of this opportunity to help showcase you.

You belong at Baylor Law School if you not only want to be educated in all facets of the law... but also want to learn how to practice it more effectively than your peers. While all law schools teach theory, ethics and modern legal doctrine, the 2007 Carnegie Foundation report on legal education found that "legal education typically pays relatively little attention to direct training in professional practice." Not surprisingly, national surveys have shown that only a small fraction of law students felt that law school had adequately prepared them for the practice of law.

You can be assured, too, that while our curriculum is rigorous, Baylor surrounds you with all the necessary resources, including faculty mentoring, state of the art technology, and a caring and supportive environment to ensure your success. Moreover, you'll see the excellence of our program reflected in our new home on the banks of the Brazos River. The Sheila and Walter Umphrey Law Center is truly one of the finest law school facilities in the nation. If you want to be a well-rounded lawyer, a confident lawyer, and an ethical, honorable and responsible lawyer who is equipped to succeed no matter where your career takes you, you belong at Baylor. I invite your further inquiry, and my staff and I will assist you in any way we can.

New & Prospective Students

Message from Dean Toben