The University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law has achieved national recognition in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, with two of its programs ranked among the Top 25.

McGeorge’s Trial Advocacy program was ranked No. 16 in the nation for the second consecutive year, and its Dispute Resolution program was ranked No. 24.

“McGeorge's Trial Advocacy Program gives students the opportunity to step outside the classroom, learn how to litigate a case and compete against top schools across the country,” said Visiting Assistant Professor of Law William Shapiro, who serves as the interim assistant director of the Trial Advocacy program. “Our students are smart, dedicated and excited to learn. This recognition of their incredible efforts is well-deserved.”

McGeorge School of Law improved in other specialty areas according to the report, with its International Law program ranked No. 39 in the nation and part-time law program ranked No. 46.

The school’s clinical training program also climbed more than 30 spots in the latest rankings, earning a No. 95 national ranking. McGeorge School of Law offers law clinics that provide students with hands-on experience in areas such as bankruptcy, elder and health law, federal defender work, homeless advocacy, immigration, legislative and public policy and prisoner civil rights.

The school recently received an A+ ranking for Government Law—which tied the program for No. 1 in the nation—for the second year in a row from National Jurist Magazine. The Eglet Center for Trial Advocacy and Dispute Resolution, named after alumnus and Regent Robert T. Eglet ’88 and his law partner and wife, Tracy A. Eglet, continues to be a powerhouse at McGeorge.

"This national recognition of our Dispute Resolution program reflects the strength of the education offered at McGeorge School of Law. We take great pride in this achievement and remain committed to equipping our students with the skills they need to thrive in their legal careers,” said Dean Michael Colatrella, who serves as inaugural Tracy A. Eglet Chair in Alternative Dispute Resolution.

The 2026 spring issue of preLaw Magazine awarded McGeorge an A for Alternative Dispute Resolution in April, placing the program among the top 10 nationally.

McGeorge School of Law houses nationally-ranked competition teams in Mock Trial, Moot Court, Client Counseling and Negotiation, which provide numerous opportunities for students to expand their courtroom experience, improve appellate advocacy skills and refine their skills.

McGeorge’s moot court program finished No. 13 in the nation for the 2025 fall semester.

"Our Trial Advocacy Program was the main reason I chose to attend McGeorge," said second-year law student Kathryn Kane '27. "The coaches and professors are committed to supporting our growth as advocates and helping us find our voices in the courtroom. I have learned so much about what it means to be an effective trial attorney and feel prepared to enter the profession because of my experience at McGeorge."

U.S. News & World Report's rankings evaluate 198 law schools fully accredited by the American Bar Association, based on a weighted average of 12 quality measures, including acceptance rate, bar passage rate and employment after graduation.