Law Schools in Utah
2 ABA-approved schools · ABA disclosures · updated November 2, 2026
Utah has two ABA-approved law schools: one public and one private. Median LSAT scores for the class that entered in fall 2025 run from 166 at the University of Utah to 170 at Brigham Young University.
Utah law schools compared
| School | Median LSAT | Median GPA | Accepted | Tuition | Bar pass | Lawyer jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School Provo · Private | 170 | 3.95 | 22.8% | $15,992 | 96.8% | 89.8% |
| University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law Salt Lake City · Public | 166 | 3.87 | 25.3% | $35,829 | 94.6% | 92.5% |
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.
Brigham Young University had the highest first-time bar passage rate, 96.8%. The University of Utah placed the largest share of 2025 graduates in lawyer jobs, 92.5%. Brigham Young University was the hardest to get into, accepting 22.8% of applicants. Brigham Young University charged the least, $15,992.
The Utah bar exam
In 2025, 86.2% of graduates of ABA-approved law schools who took the Utah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University | 78 | 75 | 96.2% |
| University of Utah | 78 | 74 | 94.9% |
Out-of-state schools that send graduates to Utah
Each school reports the three states where most of its employed graduates work. These schools outside Utah count it among their top three:
- University of Idaho (ID): 6 employed 2025 graduates
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas (NV): 5 employed 2025 graduates
- Texas Tech University (TX): 3 employed 2025 graduates
- St. Mary's University (TX): 2 employed 2025 graduates
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Frequently asked questions
How many law schools are in Utah?
Utah has 2 ABA-approved law schools: Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School, University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law.
Which Utah law school has the highest bar passage rate?
Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School, where 96.8% of first-time takers passed in 2025.
What is the cheapest law school in Utah?
Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School, at $15,992 a year in full-time tuition and fees for 2025-26.
What is the hardest law school to get into in Utah?
By acceptance rate, Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School, which accepted 22.8% of applicants for fall 2025, with a median LSAT of 170.
What is the Utah bar exam pass rate?
In 2025, 86.2% of first-time takers from ABA-approved law schools passed the Utah bar exam, as the ABA reports it.