Louisiana Law Schools
4 ABA-Accredited Law Schools • ~23,000 attorneys
All Louisiana Law Schools
Compare all 4 ABA-accredited law schools in Louisiana. Click column headers to sort.
Table Legend
| Tulane University | #70 | 161 | 3.67 | 40% | 19.2% | 76.1% | $70K |
| Louisiana State University | #85 | 157 | 3.74 | 39% | 3.5% | 85.4% | $20K |
| Loyola University New Orleans | #135 | 154 | 3.47 | 51% | 2.8% | 71.2% | $55K |
| Southern University Law Center | #175 | 147 | 3.15 | 57% | 0.9% | 68.1% | $11K |
Louisiana Bar Exam 2024: Pass Rates & Difficulty
Bar exam statistics and difficulty rating for Louisiana 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.
Louisiana Legal Market Overview
Employment opportunities and top legal employers in Louisiana
Market Overview
Louisiana features a unique legal system based on civil law traditions, creating specialized demand for attorneys trained in Louisiana law. New Orleans offers maritime, energy, and entertainment law opportunities. Baton Rouge provides state government positions. The state's oil and gas industry drives significant corporate legal work.
Top Legal Employers in Louisiana
Includes BigLaw firms, government offices, and public interest organizations. Rankings are not ordered by size or prestige.
Career Paths in Louisiana
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.