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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Sixteen Law Schools. One Champion: Top Gun XVI Takes Flight May 28 at Baylor Law School

Sixteen of the nation’s most formidable student trial lawyers will converge on Baylor Law School from May 28 to June 1 for the sixteenth annual Top Gun National Mock Trial Competition—one of the most prestigious and demanding events in the country for student advocates.

The 2025 Business Law Boot Camp Equips Baylor Law School Students for Real-World Success

Baylor Law School recently concluded its annual Business Law Boot Camp. This intensive, practice-oriented program brings leading transactional attorneys from across the country to campus to give students real-world insights into the practice of business law.

Baylor Law Students Serve Central Texas During Spring Quarter 2025

This spring, Baylor Law School students once again demonstrated their commitment to service and access to justice through their volunteer work with three of our legal clinics—Veterans, Estate Planning, and Trial Advocacy. Under the guidance of dedicated faculty, staff, and volunteer local attorneys, these students provided critical legal services to some of the most vulnerable members of our Central Texas community.

Alumni News - April 2025

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.

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in Practical Training

preLaw Magazine

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In the Nation For Trial Advocacy

U.S. News and World Report

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In Nation for Full-Time Law Jobs

Reuters Analysis of ABA Data