Placing priority on employment outcomes pays dividends for graduates and overall ranking.

You may have seen that U.S. News & World Report recently ranked Texas A&M Law 29th among law schools nationwide, placing us 2nd in Texas. A key factor contributing to the recent rise in ranking is employment outcomes for our graduates.

In an unprecedented showing, Texas A&M University School of Law now ranks 29th nationally among law schools, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 ranking of Best Graduate Schools, released today. The newest rankings build upon Texas A&M Law’s already meteoric rise – one of the fastest and furthest increases in U.S. News law school rankings history.

The Boston Marathon is one of the world’s most beloved sporting events and hosts thousands of runners and spectators annually. Carolyn Hoffmann ’89, ’23, an M.Jur student, recently fulfilled a personal goal by completing the 127th iteration of the marathon on April 17. 

Tiffany Daniels ’22 journey to law school wasn’t traditional, but that didn’t stop her from breaking down barriers and making a difference as a prosecutor. 

Danyelle Honoré ’25 has an unquestionable sense of purpose. The first-year law student and Marshall-Motley Scholar is passionate about social justice, civil rights, and activism. Her law school experiences continue to shape her ambitions for a more equitable and empowered future. 

Multiple Texas A&M Law students placed in national mock trial competitions. 

Texas A&M Law's most recent recruitment programs have yielded impressive results for the Class of 2024.

Of the 45 students who accepted offers at large law firms, 35 will be going to firms with more than 500 attorneys and another 10 are going to firms with more than 100 attorneys. This represents a nearly twofold increase in large firm placements over the past three years.

The moot court team of 2Ls Alexis Mielke and Janet Wyse placed second and won Best Respondent’s Brief at the recent Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Competition. The team was coached by Nikki Chriesman-Green ’09.From left: Janet Wyse, Nikki Chriesman-Green (coach), Alexis Mielke

Texas A&M Law continues its advance at an unprecedented pace to become a national contender, and a leader in Texas.

In just the past six years, Texas A&M Law has climbed up 53 places nationally — and from fifth in Texas to second. Meanwhile, enrollment has more than doubled since 2019 with a greater number of high-achieving students.

Texas A&M Law student teams recently brought home big wins in advocacy competitions.