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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For the ninth consecutive year, Baylor Law School will soon host The Closer National Transactional Law Competition, an event recognized as one of the premier opportunities for aspiring transactional attorneys to showcase their skills. Set for January 16-19, 2025, this high-stakes competition attracts elite law students from leading business and transactional law programs nationwide to Waco, Texas, for an unparalleled learning experience.
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.
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.
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.