Law schools in East South Central
The 13 ABA-accredited law schools in East South Central report a median first-time bar passage of 75.6%, below the national median of 82.9%.
- Median LSAT median 157 (national 159)
- First-time bar passage median 75.6% (national 82.9%)
- Full-time, long-term JD employment median 91.5% (national 90.8%)
- Resident tuition median $27,000 (national $45,200)
States in this region
Alabama · Kentucky · Mississippi · Tennessee
Schools, ranked by first-time bar passage
| # | Law school | State | Median LSAT | First-time bar passage | Full-time, long-term JD employment | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belmont University School of Law | Tennessee | 161 | 95% | 89.8% | $55,500 |
| 2 | Vanderbilt Law School | Tennessee | 170 | 94.5% | 98.8% | $76,440 |
| 3 | University of Tennessee School of Law | Tennessee | 164 | 91.9% | 92.7% | $16,696 |
| 4 | University of Alabama School of Law | Alabama | 167 | 91.4% | 99.3% | $24,980 |
| 5 | University of Kentucky School of Law | Kentucky | 159 | 83.1% | 93% | $25,685 |
| 6 | Samford University School of Law | Alabama | 156 | 78.8% | 87.8% | $46,334 |
| 7 | University of Louisville School of Law | Kentucky | 157 | 75.6% | 93.3% | $27,000 |
| 8 | Northern Kentucky University School of Law | Kentucky | 154 | 73.8% | 84.4% | $24,388 |
| 9 | University of Memphis School of Law | Tennessee | 155 | 73.4% | 91.5% | $18,634 |
| 10 | University of Mississippi School of Law | Mississippi | 157 | 73.2% | 88.1% | $19,797 |
| 11 | Faulkner University School of Law | Alabama | 150 | 71.4% | 78.4% | $39,900 |
| 12 | Lincoln Memorial University School of Law | Tennessee | 153 | 63.7% | 83.6% | $43,210 |
| 13 | Mississippi College School of Law | Mississippi | 152 | 63.4% | 92.2% | $37,980 |
Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle. Last updated June 8, 2026.