Northern Kentucky University’s Salmon P. Chase College of Law has once again moved up in the latest U.S. News and World Report Best Law School rankings, marking the fifth consecutive year the college has improved its national standing.
Chase is ranked 131 in the 2026 rankings, up from 134 last year. Since 2021, the college has climbed 30 places overall.
“Our continued progress in the rankings reflects the consistent work of our students, faculty and staff,” said Dean of the Chase College of Law Judith Daar. “It speaks to a shared commitment to student success and to strengthening the impact of a Chase legal education.”
U.S. News evaluates hundreds of law schools nationwide based on factors including bar passage rates, employment outcomes and admissions selectivity.
“The momentum we’re seeing at Chase is rooted in strong outcomes for our students, from the classroom to the bar exam and into their careers,” said NKU President Cady Short-Thompson. “That kind of sustained progress speaks to the quality of the experience we’re delivering and the value of an NKU legal education.”
Chase College of Law has focused on enhancing student outcomes through academic support, experiential learning opportunities and career preparation which are all efforts that continue to contribute to improved performance metrics recognized in the rankings.