Law School Enrollment

While looking at national enrollment change makes sense because any graduate from an ABA-approved law school can take the bar in any state or territory, two in three employed graduates work in the state/territory in which their law school is located. Total first-year enrollment in each reveals distinct patterns that the national averages smooth over.

Between 2010 and 2019, enrollment in 6 states/territories increased and enrollment in 45 states/territories decreased. For those with an increase, the average was +19.5% and range was +1.2% to +65.4%. For those with a decrease, the average was -24.8% and range was -4.2% to -69.6%.

Tip On the left panelAt the top of the page, you can change the data scope to view enrollment from different angles.

The following charts show each state's 1L enrollment between 2010 and 2019 relative (as a percentage) to its largest enrollment in that same period. Hover over the chart to see 1L enrollment during a given year.