Law Schools in Mississippi
2 ABA-approved schools · ABA disclosures · updated November 2, 2026
Mississippi has two ABA-approved law schools: one public and one private. Median LSAT scores for the class that entered in fall 2025 run from 152 at Mississippi Christian University to 157 at the University of Mississippi.
Mississippi law schools compared
| School | Median LSAT | Median GPA | Accepted | Tuition | Bar pass | Lawyer jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mississippi School of Law University · Public | 157 | 3.68 | 42% | $19,957 | 78.2% | 81.8% |
| Mississippi College School of Law Jackson · Private | 152 | 3.37 | 59.8% | $39,642 | 81.6% | 90.3% |
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.
Mississippi Christian University had the highest first-time bar passage rate, 81.6%. Mississippi Christian University placed the largest share of 2025 graduates in lawyer jobs, 90.3%. The University of Mississippi was the hardest to get into, accepting 42% of applicants. The University of Mississippi charged the least, $19,957.
The Mississippi bar exam
In 2025, 82.2% of graduates of ABA-approved law schools who took the Mississippi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Christian University | 51 | 45 | 88.2% |
| University of Mississippi | 42 | 35 | 83.3% |
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Frequently asked questions
How many law schools are in Mississippi?
Mississippi has 2 ABA-approved law schools: Mississippi College School of Law, University of Mississippi School of Law.
Which Mississippi law school has the highest bar passage rate?
Mississippi College School of Law, where 81.6% of first-time takers passed in 2025.
What is the cheapest law school in Mississippi?
University of Mississippi School of Law, at $19,957 a year in full-time tuition and fees for 2025-26 (in-state rate).
What is the hardest law school to get into in Mississippi?
By acceptance rate, University of Mississippi School of Law, which accepted 42% of applicants for fall 2025, with a median LSAT of 157.
What is the Mississippi bar exam pass rate?
In 2025, 82.2% of first-time takers from ABA-approved law schools passed the Mississippi bar exam, as the ABA reports it.