The 24 smartest law schools in the US

Law school isn't just a chance to train for a career in justice. Depending on where you go, it's also an opportunity to live and study alongside some of the most intelligent and motivated students in the country.

In conjunction with our recent ranking of the 50 best law schools in America, Business Insider compiled a list of the smartest law schools in the country, based on median LSAT scores.

Using data from the American Bar Association, we found the institutions where students earn a median 164 - out of a perfect 180 - on the LSAT.

Harvard and Yale tied for the top spot with median scores of 173, followed closely by Columbia and Stanford at 171. Continue on to check out the full list of the smartest schools.

Additional reporting by Kaitlyn Yarborough and Alexa Pipia.