U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT RANKS
AVE MARIA SCHOOL OF LAW AMONG 2025 BEST LAW SCHOOLS
NAPLES, FL- April 8, 2025 –
Ave Maria School of Law has been ranked No. 153 among the 2025 Best Law Schools by J.S. News & World Report, rising eight spots from last year. This places Ave Maria Law in 6th place out of the 11 law schools in Florida. Ave Law remains the top-ranked Catholic law school in the state and the only Catholic law school in the United States to be recognized by the Cardinal Newmann Society.
Designed for prospective students looking to further their education beyond college, the Best Graduate Schools rankings evaluate programs in various disciplines, including business, education, engineering, law, medicine, and nursing.
“While rankings are only one measure of a law school’s value, being recognized among the top 153 law schools by U.S. News is a testament to the dedication of our students, faculty, and staff. More importantly, it reflects our unwavering commitment to forming excellent lawyers who carry forward the mission of faith, reason, and service in the legal world,” said John M. Czarnetzky, Dean and C.E.O. of Ave Maria School of Law.
By collecting graduate school data annually, U.S. News can present the most current figures on enrollment, job attainment, faculty, and other critical quality indicators that help prospective students make informed decisions.
“The 2025 Best Graduate rankings are more than numbers; they guide students to determine pathways that align with their goals,” said LaMont Jones, senior editor of Education at U.S. News. “When students have substantial data and options, they can make informed decisions to generate transformative life opportunities. U.S. News rankings and data leads students to find the perfect program where they can flourish.”
Prospective students can see how Ave Maria School of Law compares to other institutions and programs and how the rankings are calculated at USNews.com.
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About Ave Maria School of Law:
Ave Maria School of Law was founded in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 2000 and in 2009 relocated to Naples, Florida. Ave Maria Law is the only American Catholic law school with the Cardinal Newman Guide stamp of approval. It has been named the best Catholic Law School in the United States for the devout by The National Jurist PreLaw Magazine and #1 Most Diverse Law School by PreLaw. The Princeton Review named Ave Law one of the nation’s most outstanding law schools, consistently ranks as #1 “Most Conservative Students” and among the “Best Law Schools.” Ave Law is a Yellow Ribbon and Military Friendly® School. Ave Law is licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License
Number 4007, and is fully accredited by the American Bar Association.
