Florida Law Schools
11 ABA-Accredited Law Schools • 112,188 attorneys
All Florida Law Schools
Compare all 11 ABA-accredited law schools in Florida. Click column headers to sort.
Table Legend
| Florida State University | #34 | 166 | 3.93 | 16% | 9.1% | 88.8% | $43K |
| University of Florida | #34 | 169 | 3.91 | 17% | 21.4% | 90.2% | $36K |
| University of Miami | #70 | 164 | 3.79 | 25% | 20.6% | 85.3% | $67K |
| Florida International University | #77 | 161 | 3.80 | 19% | 15.9% | 85.9% | $36K |
| Stetson University | #91 | 159 | 3.63 | 36% | 8.7% | 84.9% | $57K |
| Ave Maria School of Law | #164 | 155 | 3.36 | 47% | 1.2% | 77.5% | $50K |
| St. Thomas University - Florida | #168 | 152 | 3.42 | 60% | 3.6% | 87.1% | $45K |
| Barry University | #175 | 150 | 3.23 | 56% | 3.8% | 58.9% | $42K |
| Florida A&M University | #175 | 152 | 3.48 | 35% | 4.6% | 74.7% | $33K |
| Nova Southeastern University | #175 | 155 | 3.52 | 47% | 6.9% | 74.5% | $49K |
| Jacksonville University | N/A | 156 | 3.48 | 35% | 0% | 92.3% | $36K |
Florida Bar Exam 2024: Pass Rates & Difficulty
Bar exam statistics and difficulty rating for Florida law school graduates
Pass Rate Comparison
Understanding Bar Exam Difficulty
Rating 1 (Easiest, 88%+): Very high pass rates indicating easier bar exams or exceptional law school preparation.
Rating 2 (Below Average Difficulty, 83-88%): Above-average pass rates showing moderate difficulty.
Rating 3 (Average Difficulty, 76-83%): Pass rates near national average of ~79%.
Rating 4 (Difficult, 70-76%): Below-average pass rates indicating challenging bar exams.
Rating 5 (Most Difficult, <70%): Significantly below national average. California (68%) and Florida (72%) are notably difficult.
Note: Bar difficulty rating based solely on first-time pass rates from ABA 2024 Bar Passage Statistics. Lower pass rates indicate more challenging bar exams. Individual law school preparation quality also affects outcomes.
Florida Legal Market Overview
Employment opportunities and top legal employers in Florida
Market Overview
Florida offers a large and diverse legal market across Miami, Tampa, and Jacksonville. Miami serves as a gateway to Latin American business with strength in international law and finance. The state's large population, real estate market, and tourism industry create diverse opportunities. Florida also has no state income tax, making it attractive for attorneys.
Top Legal Employers in Florida
Includes BigLaw firms, government offices, and public interest organizations. Rankings are not ordered by size or prestige.
Career Paths in Florida
Private Sector
- • BigLaw firms (501+ attorneys)
- • Midsize firms (50-100 attorneys)
- • Regional and boutique firms
- • Solo practice and small firms
- • In-house corporate counsel
Public Sector
- • Federal clerkships
- • State and federal prosecutors
- • Public defenders
- • Government agencies
- • Public interest organizations
Frequently Asked Questions
This is backward-looking data that relies on assumptions. Different outcomes are possible. This is not financial advice.