List of Tier 4 Law Schools

Each year, "U.S. News and World Report" conducts a survey of the accredited programs of law and ranks the schools. The ranking system begins with the Top 100 schools and then divides the remaining schools into Tier 3 and Tier 4 lists. There are 44 schools of law that fall into the Tier 4 category. Schools in this category generally provide a more accessible and affordable legal education. Although they may not be at the top of the list, Tier 4 schools still provide students with a rigorous curriculum and solid academic background.
  1. Appalachian School of Law

    • The Appalachian School of Law, located in Virginia, prepares students with the necessary skills and knowledge they need to practice law. The curriculum consists of traditional courses, internships, seminars, and practicum courses. The mission of the law school is to promote community leadership and emphasize the importance of service. To demonstrate their commitment to the community, students must complete 25 hours of community service each semester.

      Appalachian School of Law
      1169 Edgewater Drive
      Grundy, VA 24614
      800-895-7411
      asl.edu

    Atlanta's John Marshall Law School

    • Atlanta's John Marshall Law School seeks to provide nontraditional students with access to a high-quality legal education. Along with the course curriculum, students will participate in a series of externships as well as volunteer work through the Pro Bono Outreach program. To better prepare students for graduation, Atlanta's John Marshall Law School requires courses from the Legal Skills and Professionalism Program. It helps students improve upon skills such as writing, negotiating, research and more.

      Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
      1422 W. Peachtree St. NW
      Atlanta, GA 30309
      404-872-3593
      johnmarshall.edu

    California Western School of Law

    • California Western School of Law is an independent, nonprofit school located in downtown San Diego. The school provides a standard and thorough legal education that emphasizes communication, problem solving, critical thinking and writing skills. Students are able to specialize their degree in such areas as international law, criminal justice, family law or business law. Along with the juris doctor degree program, students may also choose to obtain a graduate degree in social work, political science, and business administration.

      California Western School of Law
      225 Cedar Street
      San Diego, CA 92101
      619-239-0391
      cwsl.edu

    Florida Coastal School of Law

    • Students at the Florida Coastal School of Law have the opportunity to earn a juris doctor degree or a dual degree with a master of business administration. The school also offers unique centers and programs for students, including the Center for Law and Sports, the American and Caribbean Law Initiative and the Northeast Florida Environmental Law Summit. These programs encourage students to specialize in their chosen areas while providing learning opportunities outside the classroom. In addition to the classroom curriculum, Coastal Law also provides an online program that offers a master's degree (LLM) in U.S. Law.
      Florida Coastal School of Law
      8787 Baypine Road
      Jacksonville, FL 32256
      904-680-7700
      fcsl.edu

    Northern Illinois University

    • Northern Illinois University is the only public law school in the Greater Chicago area. The curriculum includes core, clinical, and legal practice courses. Students also have various externship and study-abroad opportunities. Northern Illinois University operates the Zeke Giorgi Legal Clinic, which gives students an opportunity to practice law under the supervision of qualified attorneys.

      College of Law
      Northern Illinois University
      DeKalb, IL 60115
      800-892-3050
      niu.edu

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