OU Law Ranked Among the Nation's Top 50 Law Schools by Above the Law

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NORMAN — The University of Oklahoma College of Law has been ranked 44^th out of more than 200 law schools nationwide in Above the Law’s 2019 Top 50 Law School Rankings.

The rankings are based on outcomes from the Class of 2018, including employment and cost of attendance. OU Law is the only Oklahoma law school to be ranked in the top 50 schools.

“At OU Law, we are honored by this newest distinction, which underscores our commitment to delivering a world-class legal education at an affordable, accessible price,” said OU Law Interim Dean Katheleen Guzman. “This recognition is a testament to the hard work of our outstanding faculty and dedicated staff, who empower our students to achieve their personal and professional goals. We’re also very proud that our tuition is 23% below the average public law school, and our resident tuition is the lowest of all Big 12 law schools.”

OU Law’s emphasis on providing a quality, affordable education is further demonstrated in that for two consecutive years, National Jurist magazine has named OU Law a Top 10 Best Value Law School out of more than 200 law schools nationwide. The magazine has placed the college in its Best Value Law School rankings for the last 10 years.

Founded in 1909, the OU College of Law is one of the nation’s premier law schools. OU Law offers small sections and class sizes that encourage a strong sense of community; accomplished faculty with international expertise; and a state-of-the-art facility equipped with the latest technology. The OU College of Law is the academic home of more than 800 students enrolled in the juris doctor program, the John B. Turner Master of Laws Program, the master of legal studies program and various dual degree programs. For more information about OU Law, visit law.ou.edu.