Best Law Schools in Atlanta
3 ABA law schools call Atlanta home, ranked below by selectivity (Fall 2025 median LSAT). Where you go to law school shapes where you start your career: local alumni networks, clinics, and bar exam logistics all tilt local. Medians from ABA Standard 509 disclosures via ILRG, Fall 2025 entering class.
| School | Rank | Median LSAT | Median GPA | Est. annual tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emory University | #38 | 166 | 3.82 | $69,510 |
| Georgia State University | #85 | 160 | 3.64 | $16,162 |
| Atlanta's John Marshall Law | #168 | 152 | 3.13 | $52,536 |
How to judge the Atlanta market
- Bar exam logistics. You will likely take the bar where you study, at least at first. Make sure you want to start your career in GA.
- Alumni concentration. Ask each school where its recent graduates actually work. Local hiring partners recruit deepest at local schools.
- Cost vs. selectivity. The cheapest sticker here is Georgia State University at about $16,162 a year. Weigh that against each school's selectivity and your aid prospects.
- Employment outcomes. We do not publish local employment data, so read each school's ABA-required employment summary: look for full-time, bar-passage-required jobs in the market you want.
What LSAT do you need here?
The most selective school in Atlanta reports a median LSAT of 166. Score at or above a school's median and you are competitive there; 1 to 3 points below is reach territory. What LSAT for Emory University · What LSAT for Georgia State University · What LSAT for Atlanta's John Marshall Law
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Medians from ABA Standard 509 disclosures via ILRG, Fall 2025 entering class. Tuition is the 2025-2026 sticker price. All cost figures are estimates, not guarantees.
Last updated October 12, 2026