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2027 Best Law Schools in Florida

11 Colleges in the United States
2,037 Law Degrees Awarded
$62,672 Avg Early-Career Salary

Law degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their law programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for law students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Law in Florida

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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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in law. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. University Of Florida awarded about 215 law degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their law degree from University Of Florida earn around $72,350 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Florida graduates carry a median of $17,669 in student loans. Read more about the law program at University Of Florida

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

University Of Miami came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best law schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Coral Gables. University Of Miami graduates 84% of students within six years. There were roughly 383 law students who graduated with this degree at University Of Miami in the most recent data year. Law graduates of University Of Miami earn a median of $76,760 early in their careers. University Of Miami graduates carry a median of $17,750 in student loans. More information about a degree in law from University Of Miami

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Students looking for a strong law program will find one at Florida State University, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. Florida State University awarded about 132 law degrees in the most recent data year. Law graduates of Florida State University earn a median of $62,854 early in their careers. Florida State University graduates carry a median of $20,488 in student loans. Read more about the law program at Florida State University

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A rank of #4 makes Florida International University one of the top schools for law. Located in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. About 160 law degrees were awarded at Florida International University in the most recent year. Law graduates of Florida International University earn a median of $64,813 early in their careers. Florida International University graduates carry a median of $19,349 in student loans. Get the full law details for Florida International University

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Stetson University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in law, landing the #5 spot this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of DeLand. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 289 law students who graduated with this degree at Stetson University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the law program make about $63,235 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,382 to complete this degree. Read more about the law program at Stetson University

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Saint Thomas University
Miami Gardens, FL

Saint Thomas University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best law schools. Set in the suburb of Miami Gardens, Saint Thomas University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 202 law students who graduated with this degree at Saint Thomas University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the law program make about $56,057 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,955 to complete this degree. Read more about the law program at Saint Thomas University

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nova Southeastern University came in at #7 for law this year. Nova Southeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale. About 63% of students finish within six years. About 208 law degrees were awarded at Nova Southeastern University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, law degree recipients from Nova Southeastern University generally make around $61,884. Typical student debt for the program is $25,021. Read more about the law program at Nova Southeastern University

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Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best law schools. Located in the city of Jacksonville, Jacksonville University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Jacksonville University graduates 51% of students within six years. There were roughly 13 law students who graduated with this degree at Jacksonville University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the law program make about $72,608 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,619. See the full law program report for Jacksonville University

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Barry University came in at #9 for law this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Miami. Barry University graduates 37% of students within six years. About 241 law degrees were awarded at Barry University in the most recent year. Law graduates of Barry University earn a median of $51,099 early in their careers. Barry University graduates carry a median of $31,180 in student loans. See the full law program report for Barry University

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Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best law schools. Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University is a large public school located in the city of Tallahassee. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University awarded about 113 law degrees in the most recent data year. Law graduates of Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University earn a median of $54,751 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,824 to complete this degree. Read more about the law program at Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University

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Ave Maria School Of Law landed the #11 spot for law this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Naples. There were roughly 81 law students who graduated with this degree at Ave Maria School Of Law in the most recent data year. Law graduates of Ave Maria School Of Law earn a median of $52,984 early in their careers. More information about a degree in law from Ave Maria School Of Law

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 11 schools evaluated.

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