The University of Texas School of Law, founded in 1883, is a prestigious academic institution ranking among the top 14 law schools in the country. The tradition of excellence includes established Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) and Master of Laws (LL.M.) programs that combine academic rigor with experiential education.
Offering an unmatched return on investment, Texas Law students receive a top-tier legal education, graduate with a lower than average debt load and become passionate professionals who make a difference in the world. Texas Law is consistently recognized nationally for its affordability and the depth and breadth of its faculty expertise, curriculum and clinical offerings. It is a leading provider of legal talent to employers throughout the state.
Located on The University of Texas at Austin campus in a vibrant and thriving city, Texas Law is just miles from the State Capitol and attracts a student body that is geographically, ethnically and socioeconomically diverse. Careers at the most venerable law firms, the chambers of the highest courts and prominent organizations protecting civil and human rights start at Texas Law.
A new era of excellence is dawning at Texas Tech University as it stands on the cusp of being one of the nation's premier research institutions. Research and enrollment numbers are at record levels, which cement Texas Tech's commitment to attracting and retaining quality students.
In fall 2020, the university achieved a goal more than a decade in the making, reaching a total student population of more than 40,000. In 2018, the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education again placed Texas Tech among its top doctoral universities in the nation in the “Very High Research Activity” category. Texas Tech is one of 94 public institutions nationally and 131 overall to achieve this prestigious recognition.
Quality students need top-notch faculty. Texas Tech is home to a diverse, highly revered pool of educators who excel in teaching, research and service. The university strives to foster an environment that celebrates student accomplishment above all else. Texas Tech is large enough to provide the best in facilities and academics but prides itself on being able to focus on each student individually.
The momentum for excellence at Texas Tech has never been greater.
Ranked a Tier One research university by the Carnegie Classification, UNT is the flagship of the UNT System and is located in Denton, Texas. With 242 degree programs and a thriving community of nearly 44,000 students, UNT serves the North Texas region and helps drive the state’s economy through groundbreaking research, educational excellence focused on career readiness, and a spirit of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Across its Denton and Frisco campuses, UNT students earned more than 13,000 degrees last year.