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the Baylor Law way.
Why Baylor Law?
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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More NewsDyllan Taxman will join the Baylor Law full-time faculty as an Assistant Professor of Law effective August 1, 2024. Professor Taxman will teach classes focused on Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure.
Top student advocates from across the nation will compete in the fifteenth annual Top Gun National Mock Trial Competition, set to take place from May 29 to June 2 at Baylor Law in Waco.
Baylor Law proudly announces the addition of Anthony Bruster, JD ’02, and Dan Tilly, JD ’05, to its distinguished Practice Court Program and full-time faculty, effective August 1, 2024. With a commitment to excellence and a wealth of experience, Bruster and Tilly embody the caliber of professionals Baylor Law aims to cultivate. Their dedication to Baylor Law students ensures that Practice Court continues to thrive and shape the next generation of Baylor Lawyers. We are thrilled to welcome Anthony and Dan.
At Baylor Law, our Transactional Law Mentorship Program transforms the educational experience for students aspiring to specialize in transactional law. This initiative pairs interested students with accomplished lawyers from various transactional law practices for a hands-on “job shadowing” experience.
“ Arguably the best training ground for practical lawyering in the nation.
— Princeton Review”
With a growing percentage of legal work now focused on corporate, commercial, business, and fiduciary matters, transactional practices have gained prominence. Baylor’s fully integrated Transactional Program prepares students for all types of positions within transactional areas of practice.
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.
