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Texas A&M University School of Law

Texas A&M University School of Law

Texas A&M University School of Law 1515 Commerce Street Fort Worth , TX 76102-6509

Texas A&M University School of Law was founded in 1989 in Fort Worth, Texas. The law program offers 13 concentrations including Business Law, Energy Law, Estate Planning, Family Law, Water Law, Workplace Law, and more. The school strives to provide an innovative curriculum which will aid the professional development of 21st century lawyers. The curriculum includes required foundational courses as well as flexible course offerings based on legal area.

The school offers clinics whose clients are nonprofits, government agencies, and individuals. Additionally, they offer externships (both locally, in other states, and globally), simulation courses, workshops, and global pro bono opportunities. A student/faculty ratio of just 5 to 1 also provides a unique and intimate environment through every course.

Tuition for this program is $32,634 for in-state law students and $48,618 for out-of-state students. There is no separate application for scholarships. All students are automatically considered for merit scholarships. There are also GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon benefits available.

There are plenty of student organizations to get involved with on campus and students may form a new organization if one does not exist in an area they are interested in.

This public institution has an acceptance rate of 18.41%.To enter the program in fall of 2021 there were 3,818 applications, 703 students were accepted, and 176 ultimately enrolled.

Students at Texas A&M University School of Law have a median LSAT score of 163 and a median GPA of 3.84. Prospective students may submit their LSAT or GRE score with their application. 14% of students are first generation college students, 33% are of minority backgrounds, and 52% are women. Students are 24 years old, on average.

97.64% of students find employment within ten months of earning their JD. Graduates earn an average salary of $80,799. Most graduates work in Texas, Washington, D.C., or California. From the class of 2021, 144 are employed in a position where passing the bar is required and 17 are employed in a position where a JD is an advantage. 12 hold a federal clerkship, and 2 hold a state, local, or territorial clerkship. 22 work in business or industry, 25 work in government, 4 work in public interest, and 2 work in academia.

96.69% of those who take the bar exam, pass it within two years of graduation. 82 students from the class of 2021 are employed in small law firms (250 or less) and 12 are employed in large law firms (251 or more).

The Fort Worth/Dallas metro area is a very prestigious legal community. There are more than 20,000 attorneys in the area, giving many opportunities for students to gain real-world experience while in school. Additionally, this community offers high employment prospects post-graduation. The networking opportunities near Texas A&M University School of Law are unmatched.

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Tuition

Private Tuition
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In-State Tuition
$32,634

Out-of-State Tuition
$48,618

Statistics

Length of Program
3 Years

Average salary post graduation
$80,799

Number of applicants
3,818

Acceptance number
703

Enrollment Number
176

Acceptance Rate
18.41%

Employed 10 months post graduation:
97.64%

    • First Generation Students: 14
    • International students: -
    • Average age(years): 24
    • Minority students: 33%
    • Women: 52%
    • Veterans: -
    • LGBTQ: -
    • Graduates that passed the bar exam within 2 years: 96.69%
    • Number of graduates employed by law firms (by size) 250 and less: 82
    • Number of graduates employed by law firms (by size) 251 and above: 12
    • Median salary of graduate: -

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