Baylor Law School
Inspired by its faith mission, Baylor Law School integrates excellence in teaching and scholarship to prepare students to make a positive impact through the effective and ethical practice of law.
Why Baylor Law School?
Located in Waco, Texas, on the banks of the Brazos River, Baylor Law is, by choice, one of the smallest law schools in the nation. Since 1857, Baylor Law’s unique program has combined theory with practice throughout the curriculum, all while cultivating a deep commitment to service and social responsibility. Baylor Law is known for equipping students with the problem-solving techniques, practical, hands-on lawyering skills, and character development essential for success in the workplace and in life. It’s the unwavering dedication to professional excellence that propels Baylor Lawyers to excel in courtrooms, boardrooms, and communities all over the world.
News
Read More NewsBaylor Law School is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of Baylor Lawyers. This information highlights the professional and personal successes of our graduates, showcasing the impact they are making on the legal profession and their communities.
Baylor Law School’s Professor Chris Jaeger has been recognized as a co-winner of the prestigious American Association of Law Schools (AALS) Scholarly Papers Competition for his research paper, The Hand Formula’s Unequal Inputs.
On Friday, November 22, 2024, the Baylor Law Public Interest Legal Society (BPILS) transformed the law center into a world of magic and wonder as Baylor Law School hosted McLennan County’s 17th annual Adoption Day.
Raised in Laverne, California, 1L Noah Sullivan’s path to law school was not always set in stone. “It came down to a deal with my parents where if I got into Baylor for undergrad, I’d go, and if I didn’t, they’d get off my back, and I’d get to join the military,”
Our renowned Trial Advocacy program is recognized by judges, practicing attorneys, and law professors for producing lawyers of unparalleled quality, preparedness, and integrity. Ranked third in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Advocacy program consistently eclipses the country’s most prestigious law schools, finishing in the top five yearly since 2010.
Transactional practices have gained prominence, with a growing percentage of legal work now focused on corporate, commercial, business, and fiduciary matters. Baylor Law School’s fully integrated Transactional Program prepares students for all types of positions within transactional practice areas.
