Law Schools in Arkansas
2 ABA-approved schools · ABA disclosures · updated November 2, 2026
Arkansas has two ABA-approved law schools: two public and 0 private. Median LSAT scores for the class that entered in fall 2025 run from 153 at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock to 158 at the University of Arkansas.
Arkansas law schools compared
| School | Median LSAT | Median GPA | Accepted | Tuition | Bar pass | Lawyer jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas School of Law Fayetteville · Public | 158 | 3.71 | 26.6% | $18,773 | 80% | 73.1% |
| UALR William H. Bowen School of Law Little Rock · Public | 153 | 3.41 | 54.9% | $17,474 | 78.9% | 75% |
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 Arkansas had the highest first-time bar passage rate, 80%. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock placed the largest share of 2025 graduates in lawyer jobs, 75%. The University of Arkansas was the hardest to get into, accepting 26.6% of applicants. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock charged the least, $17,474.
The Arkansas bar exam
In 2025, 77.2% of graduates of ABA-approved law schools who took the Arkansas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | 115 | 93 | 80.9% |
| University of Arkansas | 93 | 74 | 79.6% |
Practicing in Arkansas: Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure · Arkansas procedural guides.
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Frequently asked questions
How many law schools are in Arkansas?
Arkansas has 2 ABA-approved law schools: UALR William H. Bowen School of Law, University of Arkansas School of Law.
Which Arkansas law school has the highest bar passage rate?
University of Arkansas School of Law, where 80% of first-time takers passed in 2025.
What is the cheapest law school in Arkansas?
UALR William H. Bowen School of Law, at $17,474 a year in full-time tuition and fees for 2025-26 (in-state rate).
What is the hardest law school to get into in Arkansas?
By acceptance rate, University of Arkansas School of Law, which accepted 26.6% of applicants for fall 2025, with a median LSAT of 158.
What is the Arkansas bar exam pass rate?
In 2025, 77.2% of first-time takers from ABA-approved law schools passed the Arkansas bar exam, as the ABA reports it.