by our College Data Analytics TeamPre-Law is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for pre-law students pursuing a degree.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall pre-law education in California.
Leading the list is National University, our #1 school for pre-law. National University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Diego. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. National University awarded about 17 pre-law degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pre-law program make about $69,080 in their early career. National University graduates carry a median of $30,426 in student loans. See the full pre-law program report for National University
A rank of #2 makes Trinity Law School one of the top schools for pre-law. Located in the city of Santa Ana, Trinity Law School is a small private not-for-profit university. About 42 pre-law degrees were awarded at Trinity Law School in the most recent year. Students who receive their pre-law degree from Trinity Law School earn around $47,750 in the first couple years of their career. See the full pre-law program report for Trinity Law School
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 4 schools evaluated.
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