Law Schools in Wyoming + LSAT Prep (2026 Guide)

Wyoming has one ABA accredited law school, the University of Wyoming, so the state is small for legal education. Its 2025 ABA 509 disclosure reports a median LSAT of 156, so the practical target for law schools in Wyoming centers on the mid 150s, six points above the scale midpoint.

By Ali Unar, Georgetown Law, Founder of Lovare Institut.

Ali Unar is a Georgetown Law student and the founder of Lovare Institut, an admissions and LSAT-prep practice built on primary-source law school data.

Verified August 2026.

What law schools are in Wyoming?

Wyoming has exactly one ABA accredited law school: the University of Wyoming, located in Laramie. Because a single institution serves the entire state, Wyoming is one of the smallest legal-education markets in the country. The table below lists the median LSAT, acceptance rate, and full-time tuition for that school, each figure taken from its 2025 ABA Standard 509 disclosure for the fall 2025 entering class.

SchoolMedian LSATAcceptance rateFull-time tuitionUniversity of Wyoming15635.8%$19,244

Each figure in the table above is drawn from the University of Wyoming's 2025 ABA Standard 509 disclosure. The 509 disclosure is the annual, standardized report every ABA accredited school files, which is why it is the cleanest single source for comparing medians, acceptance rates, and tuition across law schools in Wyoming and beyond.

Two things stand out about the one law school in Wyoming. First, its median LSAT of 156 sits six points above the 150 midpoint of the 120 to 180 LSAT scale, so this is a genuinely attainable school for a wide band of applicants rather than a reach for most. Second, the full-time tuition of $19,244 reported in the 2025 ABA 509 disclosure is low by national standards, which matters a great deal in a state where the in-state legal market is compact. When you are deciding among law schools in Wyoming, you are really deciding whether the University of Wyoming fits your goals, because there is no in-state alternative accredited by the ABA.

Being honest about scale matters here. With one ABA law school, Wyoming does not offer the menu of price points, specializations, and admissions profiles that a large state like California or New York provides. What it does offer is a clear, single target and a comparatively affordable path for students who intend to build a career in the Mountain West and the high plains. The practical effect for an applicant is that the in-state decision is a single yes or no rather than a ranking exercise, which is why most Wyoming applicants pair the University of Wyoming with applications to schools in neighboring states so their plans do not rest on one admission result. The rest of this guide treats that single school in depth and explains how to plan an application, a budget, and a bar-admission timeline around it.

What LSAT and GPA do you need for law school in Wyoming?

In-state median LSATs run from 156 to 156 across law schools in Wyoming, because the University of Wyoming is the only ABA school and its 2025 ABA 509 disclosure reports a median of 156. That single number is the anchor for everything below. The University of Wyoming is by definition both the top-median and the most accessible school in the state, since it is the only one, and its 35.8% acceptance rate from the same disclosure tells you this is a selective program that admits a little over a third of the people who apply.

A median is the 50th percentile: half of the enrolled class in Wyoming scored at or above 156, and half scored at or below it. If your LSAT is at or above 156, you are competitive at the University of Wyoming and you sit in the stronger half of the applicant pool, which also improves your standing for merit scholarship consideration. On the 120 to 180 scale, a 156 is six points above the midpoint, so a score in the high 150s or low 160s does not just clear the bar in Wyoming, it positions you well for the aid that offsets the state's already modest tuition.

If your LSAT is below 156, do not assume you are out of contention for law schools in Wyoming. A median is by definition the middle, so the University of Wyoming admitted many students below 156 as well as above it. Where a below-median score costs you is scholarship dollars and margin for error, not necessarily the admission itself, and with a 35.8% acceptance rate the competition is real enough that low-150s applicants should strengthen every other part of the file. The practical read is that scores in the low 150s keep you in the conversation in Wyoming, mid 150s put you at the median, and high 150s or better make you a strong candidate.

On GPA, honesty requires a caveat. The disclosures cited in this guide give the LSAT median for the University of Wyoming but do not publish an absolute undergraduate GPA median, so this guide does not print a GPA number it cannot source. What the data does give is the shape of the GPA distribution through the gap between the 25th percentile and the median, which for the University of Wyoming is 0.23 grade points. A gap that wide signals that the school does not treat undergraduate GPA as a hard cutoff and will consider applicants whose grades sit below the class median when the rest of the file is strong. Treat GPA as a factor that flexes around a solid LSAT rather than a fixed threshold, and read the splitter section below for what that 0.23 spread means in practice.

Because there is only one ABA school in the state, your LSAT strategy for Wyoming is unusually clear. You are not calibrating across a dozen medians. You are aiming to clear or beat 156, and every additional point above that median improves both your admission odds and your scholarship leverage at the University of Wyoming. If a diagnostic puts you in the low 150s, a focused retake is often the single highest-return move, because moving from below the median to at or above it changes your entire aid picture in Wyoming, and it does so at the one school that anchors the state.

Which Wyoming law schools are splitter friendly?

A splitter is an applicant with a high LSAT and a lower GPA; a reverse splitter has the opposite, a strong GPA paired with a lower LSAT. Schools that admit these profiles are called splitter friendly, and they are worth identifying because they reward applicants whose numbers are lopsided. Among law schools in Wyoming, the University of Wyoming reads as splitter friendly based on its 2025 ABA 509 disclosure.

The signal comes from the school's GPA spread. The University of Wyoming's 25th-to-median GPA gap is 0.23, computed from its 2025 ABA 509 disclosure, which is wide enough to indicate the school will reach below its GPA midpoint for an applicant whose LSAT is strong. That is the classic splitter pattern: a candidate brings a competitive LSAT and leans on it to offset a softer GPA. If you have a 156 or better but an undergraduate record that dipped, Wyoming's only law school is a realistic target rather than a long shot, and the width of that GPA band is the reason.

Because Wyoming has a single ABA school, there is no in-state reverse-splitter alternative to compare against, and this guide will not invent a second school to make the comparison. If your profile is a high GPA with a lower LSAT, the same advice from the score section applies: the case for retaking the LSAT before you apply in Wyoming is strong, because a median-level or better LSAT is what lets this particular school look past a below-median GPA. The narrow reality of a one-school state is that your splitter or reverse-splitter status is measured against one admissions committee, which makes the University of Wyoming's relatively forgiving 0.23 GPA band genuinely useful to know before you apply to law schools in Wyoming.

What is the legal job market like in Wyoming?

The legal job market in Wyoming is shaped by the same fact as everything else on this page: it is a small, rural state, and its legal economy is concentrated in a few centers. The dominant legal market in Wyoming is Cheyenne, the state capital and largest city, where state government, the courts, and the agencies that come with a capital create steady demand for lawyers. Casper is the second center of legal work, and Laramie, home of the University of Wyoming, adds a university town's mix of practice. Beyond those, Wyoming's legal work spreads thinly across county seats and energy-sector towns, and much of it reflects the state's economy in energy, natural resources, ranching, and public lands.

On retention, the University of Wyoming's ABA Class of 2024 employment data shows that the school keeps 29% of its graduating class in Wyoming. That number is worth sitting with. It means a little under a third of each class stays to practice in the state, and the larger share leaves, most often for the neighboring Mountain West and plains states where Wyoming graduates are well positioned. There are two honest ways to read a 29% in-state figure. One is that Wyoming is a net exporter of the lawyers it trains, which is common for a small state next to larger legal markets. The other is that many students arrive already intending to practice regionally rather than in-state, and the degree serves that plan well.

Be realistic about scale. A single-school state with a small population supports a smaller bar than a large coastal market, so the number of large-firm and specialized positions in Wyoming is limited, and competition for the most sought-after clerkships and government roles is real. The upside is that a compact bar means relationships built in law school carry directly into practice. This guide does not provide salary figures for Wyoming because the disclosures cited here do not include them, and it will not estimate earnings it cannot source; for compensation data, consult each employer and the school's detailed employment reports rather than any national average.

The strategic takeaway is that if your goal is to practice in Wyoming itself, the University of Wyoming is both the natural training ground and the school with the deepest in-state alumni network, even though only 29% of a given class stays. That relatively low retention figure means you will be joining a small in-state bar where relationships carry unusual weight, and where a University of Wyoming degree and the connections that come with it do real work. Applicants who want to practice elsewhere in the region can still do so, and many do, but the in-state advantages of studying at law schools in Wyoming are strongest for those who plan to stay in Wyoming.

Does Wyoming use the NextGen bar exam?

Yes. According to the NCBE, Wyoming has adopted the NextGen bar exam, with its first NextGen administration scheduled for July 2027. Wyoming is currently a Uniform Bar Examination jurisdiction, so until that transition it administers the UBE, and it will move to the NextGen exam at the July 2027 sitting. The NCBE has confirmed that the legacy UBE and its Multistate Bar Examination component end after the February 2028 administration nationwide, which means Wyoming is an early mover, switching formats in July 2027, ahead of that national sunset of the older exam.

For applicants planning a timeline, the practical implication is straightforward. If you sit for the Wyoming bar before July 2027, you take the current UBE that Wyoming administers. If your bar sitting falls in July 2027 or later, you should plan for the NextGen exam, which is the NCBE's redesigned test built around integrated legal skills rather than the older format's separation of multiple choice and essays. Either way, the bar you take is set by when you sit it in Wyoming, not by when you enrolled, so a student starting at the University of Wyoming now should expect to sit the NextGen version.

Wyoming's current status as a UBE jurisdiction carries a portability benefit worth understanding. A UBE score earned in Wyoming can, subject to each jurisdiction's own rules and score requirements, be transferred to other UBE states, which is a real advantage in a region where Wyoming lawyers often practice across state lines into neighboring markets. As the country moves to NextGen, the NCBE is coordinating how scores and admissions will work across jurisdictions, so anyone sitting the exam around the 2027 to 2028 transition in Wyoming should confirm the current rules with the Wyoming bar authorities before committing to a test date.

The bottom line for law schools in Wyoming is that bar planning is a scheduling exercise. Know your expected graduation date, check it against the July 2027 NextGen start the NCBE has set for Wyoming, and prepare for whichever exam your sitting falls under. Because Wyoming has one law school, the University of Wyoming's own bar-preparation resources and pass-rate history are the most relevant benchmarks, and you should request those figures directly, since the disclosures cited in this guide do not include Wyoming bar passage rates.

Where can you take the LSAT in Wyoming?

LSAT test centers are available in Wyoming's major metros, but the specific locations offered change from cycle to cycle, so the reliable move is to consult LSAC's official test-center list at lsac.org when you register rather than relying on any fixed address. LSAC also administers the LSAT in a remotely proctored online format, which is often the most practical option for candidates in a large, low-density state like Wyoming where in-person seats can be limited and travel distances are long.

Wyoming's largest metros, and therefore the areas where in-person testing and study resources cluster, include Cheyenne, the state capital and largest city, Casper, Laramie, Gillette, and Rock Springs. Laramie is worth a specific mention for pre-law students because it is home to the University of Wyoming, which makes it a natural place for in-state test takers already on campus. Applicants across law schools in Wyoming frequently choose the online LSAT precisely because it removes the need to drive hours to a physical center, but if you prefer testing in person, check the current LSAC list for seats in or near these cities and register early, because in smaller markets in-person seats fill and disappear faster than in large metro areas.

Whichever format you choose, treat the logistics of the LSAT in Wyoming as part of your preparation. Confirm the test date against your application timeline, secure your seat or online slot as soon as registration opens, and build your study calendar backward from the sitting. Because your target in Wyoming is a single median of 156, a well-timed, well-prepared LSAT is the most controllable variable in your entire application, and this guide will not print exact street addresses that change each cycle when LSAC's official list is always current.

Which Wyoming universities feed law school?

Wyoming's pre-law pipeline is unusually easy to describe because the state has one public university that dominates higher education. The University of Wyoming, in Laramie, is the state's flagship and its only four-year public university, and it is the most common in-state feeder into law school for Wyoming students, both into its own College of Law and into programs across the region. Its undergraduate programs in political science, history, criminal justice, and the humanities are traditional pre-law tracks that lead students toward legal education in Wyoming and beyond.

The state's community colleges contribute as well. Casper College, Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, Northwest College, and others feed transfer students up to the flagship, which in turn feeds pre-law students onward. Because Wyoming has only one public university, many Wyoming residents also complete undergraduate degrees out of state and return home, so the feeder picture for law school in Wyoming is really the flagship plus a wide out-of-state contribution rather than a crowded field of in-state universities.

It is worth noting the general nature of this section: naming the University of Wyoming as the state's leading pre-law feeder reflects the state's higher-education landscape, not a specific placement statistic. The disclosures cited in this guide do not attribute a placement rate to any Wyoming university, and neither does this guide. What matters for an applicant is that a pre-law path in Wyoming can begin at any accredited undergraduate program, and that the University of Wyoming's law school evaluates candidates on their LSAT, GPA, and application rather than on which Wyoming college they attended.

Frequently asked questions about law school in Wyoming

How many law schools are in Wyoming?

Wyoming has one ABA accredited law school, the University of Wyoming in Laramie. That single institution makes Wyoming one of the smallest legal-education markets in the country. Any list of law schools in Wyoming begins and ends with the University of Wyoming, which is why applicants to the state face one clear admissions target rather than a field of competing medians and price points, and why many also apply regionally.

What is the easiest law school to get into in Wyoming?

Because Wyoming has only one ABA law school, the University of Wyoming is by definition both the easiest and the most selective law school to get into in Wyoming. Its 2025 ABA 509 disclosure reports an acceptance rate of 35.8% and a median LSAT of 156, so it is selective but far from closed, and applicants near or below that median still have a realistic path when the rest of the file is strong.

What is the best law school in Wyoming?

The University of Wyoming is the best law school in Wyoming in the practical sense that it is the state's only ABA accredited option. With a median LSAT of 156 and full-time tuition of $19,244 from its 2025 ABA 509 disclosure, it pairs an attainable admissions profile with low relative cost. For anyone committed to practicing in Wyoming, it is both the strongest and the sole in-state choice, with the deepest local alumni network.

What LSAT score do you need for law school in Wyoming?

The University of Wyoming reports a median LSAT of 156 in its 2025 ABA 509 disclosure, so 156 is the number to aim for at law schools in Wyoming. A score at or above 156 makes you competitive and strengthens your scholarship case. Given the 35.8% acceptance rate, applicants in the low 150s remain in the conversation, though a higher score meaningfully improves both admission odds and aid in Wyoming.

How much does law school cost in Wyoming?

The University of Wyoming reports full-time tuition of $19,244 in its 2025 ABA 509 disclosure, which is low by national standards and a genuine advantage of studying law in Wyoming. That figure is tuition alone and does not include living expenses, fees, or books, and it can differ for out-of-state students. Applicants should confirm current residency-based rates and the total cost of attendance directly with the school.

Does Wyoming use the NextGen bar exam?

According to the NCBE, Wyoming has adopted the NextGen bar exam and will first administer it in July 2027. Until then Wyoming remains a Uniform Bar Examination jurisdiction, so it currently administers the UBE. The legacy UBE and MBE end after the February 2028 administration nationwide, so Wyoming is an early mover, switching to NextGen in July 2027 ahead of that national sunset.

Can you take the bar in Wyoming with an out-of-state degree?

Yes. Wyoming generally admits graduates of ABA accredited law schools from any state to sit its bar exam, so an out-of-state degree does not keep you from practicing in Wyoming. Wyoming is currently a UBE jurisdiction and moves to NextGen in July 2027 per the NCBE, so confirm the current exam, application deadlines, character requirements, and admission rules with the Wyoming bar authorities before you plan a sitting.

Which Wyoming law school has the best bar passage?

Wyoming has only one ABA law school, the University of Wyoming, so it is the sole in-state bar-passage benchmark by default. The disclosures cited in this guide cover medians, acceptance, and tuition but not Wyoming bar passage rates, so this guide does not state a figure. Request the University of Wyoming's current first-time and ultimate bar passage numbers directly from the school or its ABA 509 report.

Are there part-time or evening law programs in Wyoming?

The disclosures cited in this guide do not specify whether the University of Wyoming offers a part-time or evening program, so this guide does not claim one exists. Program format is an important detail for working applicants, so anyone needing a part-time or evening option in Wyoming should confirm directly with the University of Wyoming whether such a track is available for the entering class they are targeting.

Where can you take the LSAT in Wyoming?

LSAT test centers are available in Wyoming's major metros, including areas around Cheyenne, Casper, Laramie, Gillette, and Rock Springs, but the exact centers change each cycle. Check LSAC's official test-center list at lsac.org when you register. Many Wyoming candidates use the remotely proctored online LSAT to avoid long drives, which is often the most practical option in a large, low-density state.

Which Wyoming law schools are splitter friendly?

The University of Wyoming reads as splitter friendly among law schools in Wyoming, based on its 2025 ABA 509 disclosure. Its 25th-to-median GPA spread of 0.23 is wide, indicating the school will reach below its GPA midpoint for applicants whose LSAT is strong. If you have a competitive LSAT and a softer GPA, Wyoming's only law school is a realistic target rather than a long shot.

Do you have to go to law school in Wyoming to practice there?

No. You do not have to attend law schools in Wyoming to practice in Wyoming; graduates of any ABA accredited school may sit the Wyoming bar. That said, the University of Wyoming keeps 29% of its class in the state per ABA Class of 2024 data, so the in-state school offers the strongest local network. Studying elsewhere is fully compatible with a Wyoming career if you plan for it.

Is the University of Wyoming affordable compared with other law schools?

By national standards, yes. The University of Wyoming's full-time tuition of $19,244 from its 2025 ABA 509 disclosure is among the lower figures you will find, which is a real advantage of pursuing law schools in Wyoming. Affordability improves further when a strong LSAT earns merit aid. Remember that tuition excludes living costs and may vary by residency, so confirm the full cost of attendance with the school.

How competitive is admission to law school in Wyoming?

Admission to the University of Wyoming, the only ABA law school in Wyoming, is genuinely competitive. Its 2025 ABA 509 disclosure shows a 35.8% acceptance rate and a 156 median LSAT, so a little over a third of applicants are admitted and the target score sits six points above the scale midpoint. Meeting or beating the median makes you a strong candidate; the wide 0.23 GPA band gives applicants with uneven records a real path.

Sources

Medians, acceptance rates, and tuition for law schools in Wyoming come from each school's 2025 ABA Standard 509 disclosure, published on the ABA Required Disclosures portal at https://www.abarequireddisclosures.org/. Bar exam status for Wyoming, including its NextGen adoption and July 2027 first administration, comes from the National Conference of Bar Examiners at https://www.ncbex.org/. LSAT test-center information is maintained by LSAC at https://www.lsac.org/.

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