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 School’s unique program has combined theory with practice throughout the curriculum, all while cultivating a deep commitment to service and social responsibility.
Baylor Law School 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.
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More NewsBorn in San Miguel De Allende, Mexico, and raised in Fort Worth, Texas, Tovar Morin faced challenges in her interactions with the justice system. Instead of allowing these experiences to deter her, she transformed them into a driving passion for the legal field—a path she feels destined to follow.
As a proud Baylor Lawyer, Tokan-Lawal’s journey has been defined by her deep belief in justice’s power to transform lives. Baylor University’s motto, Pro Ecclesia, Pro Texana, Pro Mundo—For Church, For Texas, For the World—beautifully mirrors her personal and professional mission. A successful attorney in Lagos, Nigeria, she tirelessly advocates for vulnerable children, championing their rights and fighting for those whose voices are often silenced.
Baylor 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.
On Monday, September 30, Baylor Law School celebrated the conclusion of the 2024 Dawson & Sodd PLLC Moot Court Competition. After an engaging final round, Respondents Cagan Baldree and Michael Rowley were announced as the winners of this year’s competition.
“ Arguably the best training ground for practical lawyering in the nation.
— Princeton Review”
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.
With a growing percentage of legal work now focused on corporate, commercial, business, and fiduciary matters, transactional practices have gained prominence. Baylor’s fully integrated Transactional Program prepares students for all types of positions within transactional areas of practice.
