There are many tools available to help you research ABA-accredited law schools (often called “ABA-approved law schools”). While there are state-accredited law schools that permit you to sit for the bar exam in that state, ABA-approved schools will allow you to sit for the bar exam in any U.S. jurisdiction. There can also be significant reputational benefits to attending an ABA-approved law school, even if the state-accredited school is in the state you wish to practice.

To research ABA-approved law schools that may be a good fit, you can use:

LSAC’s Official Guide to ABA-Approved JD Programs
Law School Transparency, powered by LawHub, which you can use to browse law schools or get a free personalized report
Regional law school recruitment events and LSAC Law School Forums
LSAC’s Candidate Referral Service (CRS), which enables schools to contact you directly after you sign up