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If you’re interested in attending law school in Georgia, read on to learn more about the top law schools the state has to offer.
When you think of Georgia, you likely think of either peaches (Georgia is often called the “Peach State”) or its bustling and vibrant capital, Atlanta. However, Georgia is home to more than just great peaches and a well-known city.
Georgia also has several amazing law schools that offer diverse curriculums to prepare aspiring lawyers for prosperous legal careers. In this guide, we’ll go over all of the ABA-accredited Georgia law schools, their key statistics, and their rankings.
Here’s a general overview of each law school in Georgia:
Although there are five accredited law schools in Georgia, the University of Georgia and Emory University are among the top picks for students because of their high rankings. The biggest draw to pursuing a legal education in Georgia is working in Atlanta, a major economic and business hub!
Getting into a top law school in Georgia is difficult, but with our law admissions experts, you make the process easier.
The School of Law at the University of Georgia is widely acknowledged as one of the best institutions in the nation, ranking 20th as the best law school in the US.
UGA offers a world-class, hands-on, purpose-driven educational experience to all of its law students. UGA is also known for its low tuition costs. Georgia residents can expect to pay $18,044 a year for tuition and non-residents can expect to pay $38,180. In comparison, the average cost of law school tuition for private institutions is $55,930.
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Emory University is another exceptional law school in Georgia that is best known for commercial and corporate law. Emory dedicates itself to empowering students to create a better future. A major benefit of attending Emory is that it is located in Atlanta, just steps away from major Fortune 500 companies!
Emory’s tuition is considerably higher than UGA’s at $67,480 a year, making this school’s tuition the highest on the list.
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Georgia State promises world-class education for its courageous, committed, and curious students and is dedicated to the pursuit of justice. Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, they are the only law school in the state where students can walk from the classroom to the courtroom!
Georgia State’s tuition costs are also low, at $17,596 for residents and $37,144 for non-residents.
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The Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University aims to foster a close-knit culture that makes learning enjoyable and success attainable. This school is well-known for its experiential learning opportunities, where students work on real-life cases, gain practical skills, and get career-ready.
Tuition for this school costs $43,688 a year.
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The final school on this list is Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School. This school provides high-quality education with an emphasis on providing non-traditional students access to legal education. Giving students the flexibility to learn at their own pace, John Marshall offers full-time, part-time day, and part-time evening JD programs.
Tuition at this law school costs $52,536 per year.
Depending on what factors you prioritize, any one of the listed schools could be the best law school for you. Use our school selection quiz to find your best fit.
Aside from their world-class law programs, many of the top law schools in Georgia are located in Atlanta. Atlanta has various law firms, government agencies, and organizations that can open doors for you as a law student and graduate.
Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about Georgia law schools.
Law schools in Atlanta, Georgia include Emory University, Georgia State University, and Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School.
Yes, the only HBCU in Georgia is Albany State University. It provides an excellent program for students to study law.
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School is the easiest to get into as it has a high acceptance rate of 45.49%.
According to its ranking, programs, tuition costs, and graduate employment rates, the University of Georgia School of Law is the best law school in Georgia.
Georgia State University College of Law is the cheapest to attend for residents and the University of Georgia School of Law is the cheapest for non-residents.
To get into a law school in Georgia, you should aim for a GPA between 3.21 and 4.0, depending on which school you’d like to attend.
Subject to which school you’d like to attend, you’ll need an LSAT score between 151 and 170 to be considered competitive.
Yes, Georgia State is a good law school. While it may be lower ranked than some of the other law schools in the state, it is located in Atlanta, which is considered a legal and business hub.
Now that you know the essential statistics about all the accredited law schools in Georgia, you can pick one that best suits your interests and needs! While the top choice is the University of Georgia, any law school on this list can help you begin a fruitful, or rather peachy, legal journey in Georgia!
David Merson was the original author of this article. Snippets of his work may remain.
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Senior Law School Admissions Advisor & Litigation Attorney, USC Gould School of Law
