The University of Pittsburgh School of Law has been recognized among the nation's top 50 law schools in the 2026 Above the Law Top 50 Law School Rankings, an outcomes-focused ranking that emphasizes graduate employment, bar passage, and the overall value of a legal education.
Above the Law rankings prioritize career outcomes. The methodology focuses on employment data reported to the American Bar Association, along with bar passage rates, cost, and other measures that reflect graduates' success after law school.
Pitt Law debuted at No. 50 in this year's rankings, joining peer public university law schools, such as Ohio State, Temple, Alabama, Indiana, and Georgia, as recognized for preparing graduates for meaningful legal careers.
For prospective students, the Above the Law rankings offer a different perspective on choosing a law school by emphasizing the return on investment of a legal education and graduates' success in the legal profession.