The Princeton Review recently named South Texas College of Law Houston one of the nation’s “Best Law Schools for 2025.”
“The law schools we named as ‘best’ for 2025 offer an outstanding program of professional studies for anyone aspiring to earn a J.D,” said Rob Franek, The Princeton Review‘s editor-in chief. “We gather data from school administrators and students attending the law schools… and we identify schools that are distinctive for features beyond academics — from stellar career services to notable aspects of their campus culture.”
Based on student scores from a three-year survey of South Texas Law students conducted by The Princeton Review, the law school scored high in “professors are interesting,” “professors are accessible,” and the overall academic experience.
The publication considered more than 60 data points in determining the list of “best” law schools.
Regarding the academic program, students say South Texas Law’s academic curriculum “provides a well-reasoned balance between theoretical and practical education,” emphasizing critical thinking skills as well as hands-on applications.
The students also noted that, “The school has great advocacy programs,” with a mock trial program that is considered “one of the best in the nation.” One student said, “Many come to the school for its mock and moot programs, but as a member of the Law Review’s editorial board, I assure you opportunities exist in all areas of practice and academia.”
Students noted regarding the campus culture: “Students at this college are extremely competitive,” yet most agree that, “The student body is very friendly…. The students help each other out and want to see each other succeed.”
With an alumni network of approximately 17,000 and an extensive legal community in the region, South Texas Law “is well respected in the Houston community,” and “the networking availability is unparalleled,” according to the student survey.
The Princeton Review has reported its law school “best” since 2004. The administrator survey requests data on the law school’s academics, selectivity, acceptance rate, graduation rate, faculty, career services, and other topics. The student survey asks students to rate their school’s academics, professors, administrators, and career services and to report on aspects of the campus culture and student body.
The company does not rank the schools on a hierarchical list. It reports the overall list in alphabetical order as well as alphabetical by region (Northeast, Southeast, Midwest and West).
