Top 25Stable
Emory University School of Law
Rankings History (2016-2025)
#22Current Ranking
010-Year Change
Year-by-Year Rankings
#22
2016#22
2017#22
2018#21
2019+1#26
2020-5#24
2021+2#23
2022+1#24
2023-1#22
2024+2#22
2025| Year | Ranking | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | #22 | -- |
| 2017 | #22 | -- |
| 2018 | #22 | -- |
| 2019 | #21 | +1 |
| 2020 | #26 | -5 |
| 2021 | #24 | +2 |
| 2022 | #23 | +1 |
| 2023 | #24 | -1 |
| 2024 | #22 | +2 |
| 2025 | #22 | -- |
Ranking Analysis
Emory Law has experienced some volatility, dipping as low as #26 in 2020 before recovering to #22. As the top law school in the Southeast, Emory benefits from Atlanta's booming legal market and has invested in improving employment outcomes to stabilize its ranking position.
Notable Changes
- Dropped to #26 in 2020 during a volatile period but recovered by 2024
- Holds the strongest position in the Atlanta and broader Southeast legal market
- Strengthened its transactional law program and clinic offerings during recovery