Become a Practice-Ready Lawyer
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Founded in 1873
One of the first U.S. law schools
Were employed or enrolled in a full-time LLM program within 10 months
Mercer University’s School of Law has guided, mentored, and supported future lawyers for 150 years. Here, you’ll learn in a collaborative community where faculty know you by name and where you can explore the areas of law that match your strengths, values, and goals.
Why Mercer Law?
Small Classes, Individualized Attention, Focused on Your Success
Through small classes and dedicated faculty, Mercer Law creates a learning environment built on connection. You’ll collaborate—not compete—with classmates. Academics are rigorous, but support is the central theme. Faculty, staff, and fellow students help create a community where you can grow, contribute, and be yourself.
Learn to Practice with Purpose
Our curriculum balances legal theory with real-world experience. You’ll develop strong foundations in analysis and reasoning while gaining practical skills through award-winning advocacy programs, specialized clinics, and public interest or judicial externships. By graduation, you’ll have the experience and confidence to serve clients and contribute meaningfully to the legal profession.
A Tradition of Impact
As a Mercer Law graduate, you’ll join a 150-year tradition of lawyers committed to serving their communities and supporting one another. With more than 7,000 alumni around the world, you’ll become part of a network that mentors, encourages, and helps open doors throughout your career.
Mercer’s emphasis on experiential learning is invaluable. Through participating in the advocacy competitions, internships, and connecting with alumni from all over the United States, I gained the experience and skills to confidently approach my work daily.
- Sarah Rawlings ’20, Attorney, Jet Law, Washington, DC
Being a member of Mercer Advocacy Counsel is being a part of an elite group of people trained to be precise and relentless. Studying for the bar taught me that anyone can learn the law, but it takes a special kind of person to be a lawyer.
- Isiah Chavis, '23 Attorney, The Champion Firm, Marietta, GA