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.
News
Read More NewsBaylor Law School proudly announces the winners of its annual nationally recognized transactional law competition, The Closer. This year’s co-champions are Caroline Hoover from the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and Joshua Lucas Rojas from the University of Tennessee College of Law, whose exceptional performances showcased outstanding analytical skills, strategic thinking, and professional poise.
Anderson Tittle, a third-year JD/MBA student at Baylor Law School, has been appointed to the 2024-2025 Editorial Board of the American Bar Association (ABA) Law Student Division. This notable selection places her among a distinguished group of only nine law students from across the country who will oversee and develop content for Student Lawyer, one of the nation’s most influential publications for law students.
Due to the winter storm impacting Central Texas, Baylor Law School has transitioned to remote learning on Thursday, January 9, and Friday, January 10, 2025. In-person classes, events, and activities are canceled. Students should check their Baylor University email and the Baylor Law website for further updates.
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.
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.
