\npreLaw magazine grades law schools based on the breadth of their curricular offerings. The scores are figured as follows: 30% for a concentration, 24% for a clinic, 12% for a center, 12% for an externship, 9% for a journal, 8% for a student group, 5% for a certificate and added value for additional offerings.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Without further ado, according to preLaw magazine, these are the law schools that earned A+, A, and A- grades for their government law programs:<\/p>\n
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- McGeorge School of Law (A+)<\/li>\n
- New York Law School (A+)<\/li>\n
- University of Pennsylvania (A+)<\/li>\n
- Albany Law School (A)<\/li>\n
- Harvard Law School (A)<\/li>\n
- George Mason University (A-)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Click\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0to see the rest of the Honor Roll.<\/p>\n
Congratulations to all of the law schools that made the cut for this important ranking.<\/p>\n
Top law schools for government law<\/a>\u00a0[preLaw Magazine \/ National Jurist]<\/p>\n
\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Staci Zaretsky<\/a>\u00a0is the managing editor of Above the Law, where she\u2019s worked since 2011. She\u2019d love to hear from you, so please feel free to\u00a0email<\/a>\u00a0her with any tips, questions, comments, or critiques. You can follow her on\u00a0Bluesky<\/a>,\u00a0X\/Twitter<\/a>, and\u00a0Threads<\/a>,\u00a0or connect with her on\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n
The post The Best Law Schools For Government Law (2026)<\/a> appeared first on Above the Law<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Each year, thousands of students enter law school with their sights set not on Biglaw bonuses, but on public service. They\u2019re drawn to careers in government, whether that means prosecuting crimes, shaping policy, protecting vulnerable populations, or enforcing the laws that keep society running. From aspiring public defenders to future regulators and agency counsel, these students are motivated by impact over income. While many begin with government ambotions, only a select few will ultimately land roles that align with those goals, and the path often starts with choosing the right law school.<\/p>\n
The\u00a0National Jurist\u2019s preLaw magazine<\/a>\u00a0recently released its specialty ranking of the best law schools for trial advocacy on its Government Law Honor Roll, highlighting schools for the strength of their programs. Here\u2019s the methodology that was used:<\/p>\n
\npreLaw magazine grades law schools based on the breadth of their curricular offerings. The scores are figured as follows: 30% for a concentration, 24% for a clinic, 12% for a center, 12% for an externship, 9% for a journal, 8% for a student group, 5% for a certificate and added value for additional offerings.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Without further ado, according to preLaw magazine, these are the law schools that earned A+, A, and A- grades for their government law programs:<\/p>\n
\n
- McGeorge School of Law (A+)<\/li>\n
- New York Law School (A+)<\/li>\n
- University of Pennsylvania (A+)<\/li>\n
- Albany Law School (A)<\/li>\n
- Harvard Law School (A)<\/li>\n
- George Mason University (A-)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Click\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0to see the rest of the Honor Roll.<\/p>\n
Congratulations to all of the law schools that made the cut for this important ranking.<\/p>\n
Top law schools for government law<\/a>\u00a0[preLaw Magazine \/ National Jurist]<\/p>\n
\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Staci Zaretsky<\/a>\u00a0is the managing editor of Above the Law, where she\u2019s worked since 2011. She\u2019d love to hear from you, so please feel free to\u00a0email<\/a>\u00a0her with any tips, questions, comments, or critiques. You can follow her on\u00a0Bluesky<\/a>,\u00a0X\/Twitter<\/a>, and\u00a0Threads<\/a>,\u00a0or connect with her on\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n
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