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.
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Read More NewsCounseller’s Corner – Episode 14: In this episode of Counseller’s Corner, Dean Jeremy Counseller sits down with 1L Justin Paley, a former tech recruiter with advanced degrees in religious studies, and the host of the Thinking Biblically and Beyond podcast. Justin opens up about his unconventional path to Baylor Law School and the unexpected parallels between theology, podcasting, and legal reasoning.
They cover everything from the historical roots of law to the future of AI in legal practice… with a lightning round that reveals Justin’s ice cream allegiance and dream travel destination.
Justin’s journey to law school demonstrates that no experience is wasted. Even the most unexpected backgrounds can lay the groundwork for a meaningful legal career.
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 in their communities.
At Baylor Law School, we honor the legacy of our alumni who have passed, celebrating their contributions to the legal field and their communities.
The alumni obituaries below are organized by class year and are based on information we receive from our alumni and other sources in 2025. If you are aware of the passing of a Baylor Lawyer that we have omitted, please e-mail law_alumni@baylor.edu.
Counseller’s Corner – Episode 13: In this episode of Counseller’s Corner, Dean Jeremy Counseller speaks with third-year Baylor Law School student Elsa Tovar Morin about her journey to law school as a paralegal and single mother. The discussion emphasizes the importance of community support and the mindset that has helped her thrive both academically and personally. Elsa shares her reasons for choosing Baylor, the lessons she has learned along the way, and the value she places on presence, gratitude, and service.
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.
