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2027 Best Law Schools in the New England Region

14 Colleges in the United States
3,088 Law Degrees Awarded
$85,631 Avg Early-Career Salary

Law degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 14 schools to find the best for law students.

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Best Schools for Law in the New England Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the law degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Law

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Our analysis ranked Harvard University the best school in the country for a degree in law. Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 98% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 603 law students who graduated with this degree at Harvard University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, law degree recipients from Harvard University generally make around $175,880. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in law from Harvard University

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best law schools. Located in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 215 law students who graduated with this degree at Boston University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the law program make about $139,986 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,232 to complete this degree. Get the full law details for Boston University

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Yale University
New Haven, CT

Yale University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best law schools. Yale University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Haven. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. There were roughly 211 law students who graduated with this degree at Yale University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, law degree recipients from Yale University generally make around $139,244. Yale University graduates carry a median of $14,357 in student loans. Get the full law details for Yale University

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in law, ranking #4. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Chestnut Hill. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 212 law students who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent data year. Law graduates of Boston College earn a median of $117,864 early in their careers. Boston College graduates carry a median of $18,101 in student loans. Get the full law details for Boston College

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Suffolk University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best law schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. Suffolk University graduates 61% of students within six years. Suffolk University awarded about 487 law degrees in the most recent data year. Law graduates of Suffolk University earn a median of $69,917 early in their careers. Suffolk University graduates carry a median of $26,670 in student loans. See the full law program report for Suffolk University

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University Of New Hampshire School Of Law earned the #6 position for law this year. This small public university is located in the town of Concord. About 192 law degrees were awarded at University Of New Hampshire School Of Law in the most recent year. See the full law program report for University Of New Hampshire School Of Law

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University Of Connecticut came in at #7 for law this year. Set in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public institution. University Of Connecticut graduates 83% of students within six years. There were roughly 145 law students who graduated with this degree at University Of Connecticut in the most recent data year. Graduates of the law program make about $78,622 in their early career. University Of Connecticut graduates carry a median of $23,637 in student loans. More information about a degree in law from University Of Connecticut

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Western New England University placed #8 among the best law schools. Set in the city of Springfield, Western New England University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. Western New England University awarded about 85 law degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the law program make about $48,821 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,520 to complete this degree. See the full law program report for Western New England University

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Quinnipiac University earned the #9 position for law this year. Quinnipiac University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hamden. About 76% of students finish within six years. About 123 law degrees were awarded at Quinnipiac University in the most recent year. Students who receive their law degree from Quinnipiac University earn around $62,011 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,926. See the full law program report for Quinnipiac University

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University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth earned the #10 position for law this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of North Dartmouth. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. There were roughly 99 law students who graduated with this degree at University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, law degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth generally make around $51,841. Typical student debt for the program is $27,106. Read more about the law program at University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth

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Roger Williams University School Of Law ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best law schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Bristol. Roger Williams University School Of Law awarded about 170 law degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, law degree recipients from Roger Williams University School Of Law generally make around $55,777. Read more about the law program at Roger Williams University School Of Law

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University Of Southern Maine earned the #12 position for law this year. University Of Southern Maine is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Portland. The six-year graduation rate is 40%. About 87 law degrees were awarded at University Of Southern Maine in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, law degree recipients from University Of Southern Maine generally make around $61,048. Students borrow a median of $23,593 to complete this degree. Read more about the law program at University Of Southern Maine

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Vermont Law School
South Royalton, VT

Vermont Law School earned the #13 position for law this year. Vermont Law School is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of South Royalton. About 132 law degrees were awarded at Vermont Law School in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, law degree recipients from Vermont Law School generally make around $50,723. Get the full law details for Vermont Law School

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New England School Of Law placed #14 among the best law schools. Set in the city of Boston, New England School Of Law is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 327 law degrees were awarded at New England School Of Law in the most recent year. Graduates of the law program make about $61,471 in their early career. Get the full law details for New England School Of Law

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 14 schools evaluated.

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