US News Law School Rankings 2024-2025

The 2024-2025 US News Law School Rankings brought significant changes across the board. 

Amidst the buzz of the latest US News Law School Rankings, it’s crucial to ponder: do these rankings even matter? While they undoubtedly hold sway, they shouldn’t be the sole compass guiding your school selection journey.

US News considers a plethora of factors to determine each school’s overall score. Employment rates (33%), bar passage statistics (25%), assessments from peers and legal professionals (25%), standardized test scores (5%), acceptance rates (1%), student-faculty ratios (5%), and library resources (2%) all contribute to a school’s standing. Visit US News for the complete methodology.

As you peruse the rankings, remember to take a holistic view. Consider how each institution aligns with your personal and professional goals. After all, choosing the right law school isn’t just about its rank. 

Biggest Winners:

1. University of Virginia: Moved up 4 spots, landing in a tie for the 4th position
2. William & Mary Law School: Jumped 9 spots from 45th to 36th
3. University of Connecticut: Climbed 16 spots to 55th
4. Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson Law: Improved by 14 spots to 75th

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Biggest Losers:

1. New York University (NYU): Dropped from 5th to 9th
2. Emory University and University of California, Irvine: Both fell 7 spots to 42nd
3. UC Law, San Francisco (formerly Hastings): Plunged 22 spots to 82nd
4. Stetson University: Decreased by 14 spots to 98th
5. University of Miami and Texas Tech University: Both dropped 11 spots to 82nd

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Overall Observations:

• The T14 schools saw minimal movement.
• Among T15-T50 schools, William & Mary Law School, University of Colorado, Boulder, and Florida State University made significant gains.
• The Catholic University of America made a remarkable leap of 28 spots to reach number 94.
• Some schools outside the T100 also experienced notable changes. Samford University climbed 28 spots to 103rd, while University of Louisville dropped 37 spots to 136th.

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For more visit U.S. News Rankings.