Texas Law Schools
10 ABA-Accredited Law Schools • 113,771 attorneys
All Texas Law Schools
Compare all 10 ABA-accredited law schools in Texas. Click column headers to sort.
Table Legend
| University of Texas | #16 | 172 | 3.89 | 14% | 39.3% | 96.4% | $57K |
| Texas A&M University | #22 | 169 | 4.00 | 12% | 14.5% | 95.3% | $49K |
| Baylor University | #34 | 164 | 3.77 | 19% | 10.9% | 93.7% | $48K |
| Southern Methodist University | #42 | 167 | 3.81 | 25% | 33.8% | 97.8% | $61K |
| University of Houston | #54 | 163 | 3.79 | 23% | 25.6% | 84.5% | $46K |
| Texas Tech University | #85 | 159 | 3.69 | 26% | 4.4% | 95.5% | $34K |
| South Texas College of Law Houston | #128 | 155 | 3.41 | 34% | 5.4% | 85.6% | $43K |
| St. Mary's University | #150 | 153 | 3.49 | 26% | 2.2% | 84.6% | $45K |
| University of North Texas Dallas College of Law | #159 | 153 | 3.41 | 24% | 4.2% | 79.7% | $29K |
| Texas Southern University | #175 | 150 | 3.33 | 33% | 4.3% | 62.9% | $26K |
Texas Bar Exam 2024: Pass Rates & Difficulty
Bar exam statistics and difficulty rating for Texas 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.
Texas Legal Market Overview
Employment opportunities and top legal employers in Texas
Market Overview
Texas offers a thriving legal market with major hubs in Houston, Dallas, and Austin. The state's energy sector drives significant demand for corporate and transactional attorneys, while Austin's tech boom creates opportunities in startup and venture capital law. Texas also offers strong regional firm markets and a growing BigLaw presence.
Top Legal Employers in Texas
Includes BigLaw firms, government offices, and public interest organizations. Rankings are not ordered by size or prestige.
Career Paths in Texas
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.