T14Stable
University of Virginia School of Law
Rankings History (2016-2025)
#8Current Ranking
010-Year Change
Year-by-Year Rankings
#8
2016#8
2017#8
2018#9
2019-1#8
2020+1#8
2021#8
2022#8
2023#7
2024+1#8
2025-1| Year | Ranking | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | #8 | -- |
| 2017 | #8 | -- |
| 2018 | #8 | -- |
| 2019 | #9 | -1 |
| 2020 | #8 | +1 |
| 2021 | #8 | -- |
| 2022 | #8 | -- |
| 2023 | #8 | -- |
| 2024 | #7 | +1 |
| 2025 | #8 | -1 |
Ranking Analysis
UVA Law has been one of the most stable schools in the rankings, holding the #8 spot almost every year. Known for its collegial culture, strong clerkship placements, and excellent employment outcomes, UVA is widely regarded as the top public law school for BigLaw and federal clerkships.
Notable Changes
- Held the #7-9 range every year from 2016 to 2025
- Consistently ranked as the #1 public law school for clerkship placement
- Known for the most collegial and tight-knit student culture in the T14