Mercer University School of Law

Mercer University School of Law
Established1873 (1873)
School typePrivate
DeanKaren Sneddon
LocationMacon, Georgia, U.S.
Enrollment423 (2024)
Faculty69 (2024, 25 full-time, 44 adjunct)
USNWR ranking107th (tie) (2025)
Bar pass rate84.00% (2024 first-time takers all jurisdictions)
Websitelaw.mercer.edu

Mercer University School of Law (historically Walter F. George School of Law) is the law school of Mercer University. Founded in 1873, it is one of the oldest law schools in the United States; the first law school accredited by the bar in Georgia, and the second oldest of Mercer's 12 colleges and schools. The School of Law has approximately 420 students and is located in Macon, Georgia on its own campus one mile (1.6 km) from Mercer's main campus.

The law school building, one of Macon's most recognizable sites, is a three-story partial replica of Independence Hall in Philadelphia, and is located on Coleman Hill overlooking downtown Macon. According to Mercer's official 2025 ABA-required disclosures, 88.46% of the Class of 2024 obtained full-time, long-term, JD-required employment (i.e. as attorneys) nine months after graduation, and 4.81% obtained employment where a JD was an advantage.