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University of Chicago Law School
Rankings History (2016-2025)
#4Current Ranking
010-Year Change
Year-by-Year Rankings
#4
2016#4
2017#4
2018#4
2019#3
2020+1#4
2021-1#4
2022#5
2023-1#4
2024+1#4
2025| Year | Ranking | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | #4 | -- |
| 2017 | #4 | -- |
| 2018 | #4 | -- |
| 2019 | #4 | -- |
| 2020 | #3 | +1 |
| 2021 | #4 | -1 |
| 2022 | #4 | -- |
| 2023 | #5 | -1 |
| 2024 | #4 | +1 |
| 2025 | #4 | -- |
Ranking Analysis
The University of Chicago Law School has maintained a consistent #4 ranking with occasional fluctuations into the #3-5 range. Known for its rigorous law and economics approach, strong Socratic method tradition, and exceptional faculty scholarship, Chicago remains a cornerstone of elite legal education.
Notable Changes
- Reached #3 briefly in 2020 before settling back to #4
- Dipped to #5 in 2023 but recovered the following year
- Continued to lead in law and economics scholarship throughout the decade