Law Schools in Connecticut
3 ABA-approved schools · ABA disclosures · updated November 2, 2026
Connecticut has three ABA-approved law schools: one public and two private. Median LSAT scores for the class that entered in fall 2025 run from 155 at Quinnipiac University to 174 at Yale University.
Connecticut law schools compared
| School | Median LSAT | Median GPA | Accepted | Tuition | Bar pass | Lawyer jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yale Law School New Haven · Private | 174 | 3.96 | 4.1% | $78,961 | 98.5% | 87.2% |
| University of Connecticut School of Law Hartford · Public | 162 | 3.78 | 20.1% | $31,600 | 82.8% | 81.7% |
| Quinnipiac University School of Law Hamden · Private | 155 | 3.65 | 43.1% | $57,760 | 75.4% | 76.4% |
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.
Yale University had the highest first-time bar passage rate, 98.5%. Yale University placed the largest share of 2025 graduates in lawyer jobs, 87.2%. Yale University was the hardest to get into, accepting 4.1% of applicants. The University of Connecticut charged the least, $31,600.
The Connecticut bar exam
In 2025, 67.6% of graduates of ABA-approved law schools who took the Connecticut 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 Connecticut | 87 | 71 | 81.6% |
| Quinnipiac University | 84 | 65 | 77.4% |
| Western New England University | 33 | 20 | 60.6% |
| Roger Williams University | 14 | 8 | 57.1% |
Out-of-state schools that send graduates to Connecticut
Each school reports the three states where most of its employed graduates work. These schools outside Connecticut count it among their top three:
- Western New England University (MA): 25 employed 2025 graduates
- Pace University (NY): 4 employed 2025 graduates
Practicing in Connecticut: Connecticut Rules of Civil Procedure · Connecticut procedural guides.
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Frequently asked questions
How many law schools are in Connecticut?
Connecticut has 3 ABA-approved law schools: Quinnipiac University School of Law, University of Connecticut School of Law, Yale Law School.
Which Connecticut law school has the highest bar passage rate?
Yale Law School, where 98.5% of first-time takers passed in 2025.
What is the cheapest law school in Connecticut?
University of Connecticut School of Law, at $31,600 a year in full-time tuition and fees for 2025-26 (in-state rate).
What is the hardest law school to get into in Connecticut?
By acceptance rate, Yale Law School, which accepted 4.1% of applicants for fall 2025, with a median LSAT of 174.
What is the Connecticut bar exam pass rate?
In 2025, 67.6% of first-time takers from ABA-approved law schools passed the Connecticut bar exam, as the ABA reports it.