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 NewsBaylor Law School’s partnership with Undikumbukire Project Zambia gave students the opportunity to step beyond the classroom and into another legal system, working alongside Zambian lawyers and law students while confronting what representation, service, and justice look like in practice.
Counseller's Corner - Season 3, Episode 5: What does it take to become an attorney who truly understands the person behind the legal issue? In this episode of Counseller’s Corner, Baylor Law School Dean Jeremy Counseller speaks with third-year student and Student Bar Association President Laurel Nalls about the leap of faith that brought her to Baylor Law School and how her experiences since then have shaped the attorney she hopes to become.
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. Please share your alumni notes here.
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 received from our alumni and other sources in 2026. If you are aware of the passing of a Baylor Lawyer that we have omitted, please e-mail law_alumni@baylor.edu.
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.
