Law Schools in Oregon
3 ABA-approved schools · ABA disclosures · updated November 2, 2026
Oregon has three ABA-approved law schools: one public and two private. Median LSAT scores for the class that entered in fall 2025 run from 154 at Willamette University to 161 at Lewis & Clark Law School.
Oregon law schools compared
| School | Median LSAT | Median GPA | Accepted | Tuition | Bar pass | Lawyer jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis & Clark Law School Portland · Private | 161 | 3.59 | 54.7% | $61,484 | 86.7% | 79.7% |
| University of Oregon School of Law Eugene · Public | 160 | 3.62 | 55% | $48,612 | 79.2% | 82.4% |
| Willamette University School of Law Salem · Private | 154 | 3.48 | 61.4% | $56,680 | 64.6% | 73.3% |
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.
Lewis & Clark Law School had the highest first-time bar passage rate, 86.7%. The University of Oregon placed the largest share of 2025 graduates in lawyer jobs, 82.4%. Lewis & Clark Law School was the hardest to get into, accepting 54.7% of applicants. The University of Oregon charged the least, $48,612.
The Oregon bar exam
In 2025, 76.3% of graduates of ABA-approved law schools who took the Oregon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis & Clark Law School | 123 | 107 | 87% |
| University of Oregon | 86 | 70 | 81.4% |
| Willamette University | 83 | 54 | 65.1% |
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Frequently asked questions
How many law schools are in Oregon?
Oregon has 3 ABA-approved law schools: Lewis & Clark Law School, University of Oregon School of Law, Willamette University School of Law.
Which Oregon law school has the highest bar passage rate?
Lewis & Clark Law School, where 86.7% of first-time takers passed in 2025.
What is the cheapest law school in Oregon?
University of Oregon School of Law, at $48,612 a year in full-time tuition and fees for 2025-26 (in-state rate).
What is the hardest law school to get into in Oregon?
By acceptance rate, Lewis & Clark Law School, which accepted 54.7% of applicants for fall 2025, with a median LSAT of 161.
What is the Oregon bar exam pass rate?
In 2025, 76.3% of first-time takers from ABA-approved law schools passed the Oregon bar exam, as the ABA reports it.