Become a Practice-Ready Lawyer
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Founded in 1873
One of the first U.S. law schools
Were employed or enrolled in a full-time LLM program within 10 months
Mercer University's School of Law has produced practice-ready lawyers, service-committed for 150 years. Here, you'll weave your individual interests around our curriculum and community, exploring any facet of the legal profession you find appealing.
Why Mercer Law?
Small Classes, Individualized Attention, Focused on Your Success
Through small classes and dedicated faculty, we create a law community where bonds form well beyond the classroom. Collaborate—rather than compete—with your classmates. Here, academics are rigorous—but we’re more interested in helping than “winning.” Your fellow students, faculty, and staff come together to create a supportive, empathetic environment where you can be yourself.
Learn to Practice with Purpose
Our curriculum strikes a practical balance between theory and the real world. First, you’ll get to know ideas and logic behind legal theory. Then, you'll study the daily ins and outs of practicing law: from writing contracts to counseling clients. Build practical skills through award-winning trial advocacy, specialized clinics, and public interest/judicial externships to become practice-ready.
Measurable Human Impact
As a Mercer Law graduate, you will join a 150-year tradition of Mercer Lawyers committed to supporting one another and advancing the legal profession. With 7,000+ alumni across the globe, the strength of our alumni community is just one unique aspect of the Mercer Law experience.
Mercer’s emphasis on experiential learning is invaluable. Through participating in the advocacy competitions, internships, and connecting with alumni from all over the United States, I gained the experience and skills to confidently approach my work daily.
- Sarah Rawlings ’20, Attorney, Jet Law, Washington, DC
Being a member of Mercer Advocacy Counsel is being a part of an elite group of people trained to be precise and relentless. Studying for the bar taught me that anyone can learn the law, but it takes a special kind of person to be a lawyer.
- Isiah Chavis, '23 Attorney, The Champion Firm, Marietta, GA