Become a Practice-Ready Lawyer
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Founded in 1873
One of the first U.S. law schools
Were employed or pursuing graduate degrees full-time within 10 months of graduation.
Mercer University’s School of Law has guided, mentored, and supported future lawyers for over 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
My professors took time to invest in my growth as a lawyer, and it paid off. I went on to get several advanced degrees in my field and a job doing exactly what I love. Thirteen years later, practicing in this field still brings me so much joy. I have my education at Mercer to thank for it.
- Bryan O. Babcock, ’08, Internal Revenue Service, Atlanta, Georgia