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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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Baylor Law Ranks #1 in Practical Training Ranking

Baylor Law has ranked #1 in preLaw Magazine’s influential Best Schools for Practical Training Honor Roll. Among the 59 law schools nationwide recognized, Baylor Law stood out for its unparalleled commitment to creating practice-ready legal professionals through externships, clinics, and its unrivaled Practice Court program. 

Baylor to Test Outdoor Tornado Sirens at 10 a.m. Friday, March 1, 2024

Baylor University will join City of Waco and McLennan County partners – in cooperation with the Waco/McLennan County Office of Emergency Management – to conduct a regular test of its Outdoor Warning System (tornado sirens) at 10 a.m. Friday, March 1.

Nabutsingso Hoshut of UNT Dallas School of Law Emerges Victorious in The Paper Chase, Texas Law School’s Premier Legal Writing Competition

On Thursday, January 31, Baylor Law announced that Nabutsingso Hoshut of the University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law has been declared the champion of the latest edition of The Paper Chase, Baylor Law’s acclaimed legal writing competition for Texas law school students. 

Baylor Law Invites the Community to Explore the Law at the 19th Annual People’s Law School

The People’s Law School provides a unique opportunity for Central Texans to gain insights into the fundamental aspects of the law in an engaging and informative manner, all at no cost. Attendees can choose from twenty different ‘classes,’ each designed to shed light on various legal issues and make the law more accessible. 

Arguably the best training ground for practical lawyering in the nation.

— Princeton Review