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 NewsLate-night study sessions and the demanding challenges of Practice Court are central to every Baylor Lawyer's experience in Waco. For Tori Rhodes, JD '21, she notes that it was the mentorship and professional opportunities—supported in part by the Baylor Law Career Development Fellowship Program—that had a significant impact on her life and career.
Baylor Law School’s annual Faegre Drinker Spring Moot Court Competition once again demonstrated the strength of Baylor Law’s advocacy program, bringing together 170 competitors across 85 teams from the Spring Legal Analysis, Research & Communication 3, Persuasive Communications class to argue a complex appellate case.
Baylor Law School students recently put their transactional skills to the test in this year’s Transactional Practice Lab Competition, where they drafted, negotiated, and finalized a complex asset purchase agreement. This year’s competition focused on negotiating a contract between a private equity firm, Envision Partners LP, and a publicly traded telecommunications company, ConGlomTel, Inc.
Baylor Law School is proud to announce the launch of Counseller’s Corner, a new podcast hosted by Dean Jeremy Counseller, dedicated to spotlighting our students’ varied experiences. Each episode features an in-depth interview with a Baylor Law School student, highlighting their backgrounds, the events that led them to pursue a legal education, and their experiences in law school.
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.
