The National Jurist ranked The University of Alabama School of Law the #5 Best Value Public Law School in the U.S. (2025), giving it an A+ rating based on employment outcomes, first-time bar passage rates, student tuition, and cost of living expenses.
This ranking aligns with other reports that recognize the University as a top-tier law school that offers a high ROI. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report named Alabama Law among the Best Law Schools for Paying Off Student Debt based on salary-to-debt ratios. In the same year, U.S. News ranked Alabama Law #12 among all ABA accredited public law schools and #5 among public law schools for federal clerkships placements.
Whether arguing before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit or excelling in international negotiation competitions, Alabama Law students gain both hands-on experience and strong theoretical foundations, preparing them to become successful attorneys and leaders on the global stage.
In September 2025, Mortgage Research Network came out with a new report identifying Tuscaloosa as one of the best locations for students to purchase a home—opening potential avenues for law students to not only save money on rent, but also build equity while in school.