Top 25Rising
UCLA School of Law
Rankings History (2016-2025)
#15Current Ranking
+210-Year Change
Year-by-Year Rankings
#17
2016#17
2017#16
2018+1#16
2019#15
2020+1#15
2021#17
2022-2#16
2023+1#15
2024+1#15
2025| Year | Ranking | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | #17 | -- |
| 2017 | #17 | -- |
| 2018 | #16 | +1 |
| 2019 | #16 | -- |
| 2020 | #15 | +1 |
| 2021 | #15 | -- |
| 2022 | #17 | -2 |
| 2023 | #16 | +1 |
| 2024 | #15 | +1 |
| 2025 | #15 | -- |
Ranking Analysis
UCLA Law has risen steadily from #17 to #15 over the past decade, reflecting growing strength in employment outcomes and academic reputation. As the second-ranked law school in California, UCLA benefits from its Los Angeles location and strong entertainment, technology, and immigration law programs.
Notable Changes
- Climbed from #17 in 2016 to #15 by 2025
- Reached #15 for the first time in 2020 and has mostly held that position since
- Emerged as a strong competitor to break into the T14 in coming years