Founded in 1873, Mercer University School of Law has a long tradition of producing lawyers who are ready to practice and committed to serve. The School has earned a reputation as an excellent provider of legal education with an intense focus on student and faculty interaction.
Academics
Our experiential learning programs offer students the chance to make a difference while they are still in school.
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Admissions
For 150 years, we have been teaching the law to caring, accomplished, critical thinkers with outstanding intellectual ability who bring a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to the classroom and to the legal profession. Learn more about the admissions process and take the first step to becoming a Mercer Lawyer.
Alumni Network
Mercer Law has an alumni network of over 6400 lawyers across the country.
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In the Headlines
Read Mercer Law Stories
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Discovery and Innovation
Mercer’s Corporate Counsel Externship Program provides hands-on experience
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People
Alumnus, state Supreme Court justice chose law career so he could be a public servant
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People
Mercer Law connections lead to marriage, jobs and home
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People
Mercer Law student was inspired by the duties of a legal advocate
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People
Mercerians at Crisis Line help victims of violence and abuse lead safer lives
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Mercer News
Mercer Law alumni serve Georgia Supreme Court as term law clerks
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Mercer News
Ninth annual Alumni Awards Dinner recognizes outstanding Mercerians
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People
Mercer Law staff member supports, inspires teen girls through mentorship program
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Life in Macon
Located in the heart of Georgia, Mercer Law's hometown of Macon is a flourishing Southern metropolis with a soul unmatched by any other. Macon boasts regal historical landmarks, a trendy arts and culture scene, lively local hangouts, and a little something for everyone.