Law Schools in Alabama
3 ABA-approved schools · ABA disclosures · updated November 2, 2026
Alabama has three ABA-approved law schools: one public and two private. Median LSAT scores for the class that entered in fall 2025 run from 150 at Faulkner University to 167 at the University of Alabama.
Alabama law schools compared
| School | Median LSAT | Median GPA | Accepted | Tuition | Bar pass | Lawyer jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Alabama School of Law Tuscaloosa · Public | 167 | 3.97 | 25.6% | $25,879 | 95.2% | 93.2% |
| Samford University Cumberland School of Law Birmingham · Private | 156 | 3.63 | 49% | $47,334 | 90.4% | 80.6% |
| Faulkner University, Thomas Goode Jones School of Law Montgomery · Private | 150 | 3.33 | 53.9% | $40,400 | 67.5% | 65.9% |
Tuition is full-time tuition and fees for 2025-26, at the in-state rate for public schools. Bar pass is the first-time rate on 2025 exams in every state where graduates sat; lawyer jobs is the share of 2025 graduates in full-time, long-term jobs requiring bar passage. Each school's page has the detail.
The University of Alabama had the highest first-time bar passage rate, 95.2%. The University of Alabama placed the largest share of 2025 graduates in lawyer jobs, 93.2%. The University of Alabama was the hardest to get into, accepting 25.6% of applicants. The University of Alabama charged the least, $25,879.
The Alabama bar exam
In 2025, 82.4% of graduates of ABA-approved law schools who took the Alabama bar exam for the first time passed, as the ABA reports it. That is the yardstick each school's rate is compared with when its graduates sit here.
Graduates of these schools took it most often in 2025 (schools with at least 10 first-time takers here):
| School | Takers | Passed | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford University | 110 | 98 | 89.1% |
| University of Alabama | 85 | 81 | 95.3% |
| Faulkner University | 50 | 38 | 76% |
| University of Mississippi | 14 | 12 | 85.7% |
Out-of-state schools that send graduates to Alabama
Each school reports the three states where most of its employed graduates work. These schools outside Alabama count it among their top three:
- Texas Southern University (TX): 2 employed 2025 graduates
Practicing in Alabama: Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure · Alabama procedural guides.
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Frequently asked questions
How many law schools are in Alabama?
Alabama has 3 ABA-approved law schools: Faulkner University, Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, Samford University Cumberland School of Law, The University of Alabama School of Law.
Which Alabama law school has the highest bar passage rate?
The University of Alabama School of Law, where 95.2% of first-time takers passed in 2025.
What is the cheapest law school in Alabama?
The University of Alabama School of Law, at $25,879 a year in full-time tuition and fees for 2025-26 (in-state rate).
What is the hardest law school to get into in Alabama?
By acceptance rate, The University of Alabama School of Law, which accepted 25.6% of applicants for fall 2025, with a median LSAT of 167.
What is the Alabama bar exam pass rate?
In 2025, 82.4% of first-time takers from ABA-approved law schools passed the Alabama bar exam, as the ABA reports it.