Law School Admissions
Law School Admissions: Know Your Real Chances
Stop guessing. AdmitBase calculates your personalised match score at every ABA-accredited law school using official ABA 509 data — the same numbers admissions offices publish. Enter your LSAT and GPA, and see exactly where you stand.
252
US law schools
22
Canadian schools
30+
International schools
ABA 509
Official data source
How the Match Score Works
Percentile-based, not a simple range lookup
Your LSAT and GPA are compared against each school’s 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile admissions data. Law schools weight LSAT at 60% and GPA at 40% — reflecting how most admissions committees actually evaluate applicants.
Safety (75–100)
Your numbers are above the school's median — a strong candidate profile.
Target (50–74)
You're competitive. Admission is realistic with a strong application.
Reach (25–49)
Below median but not outside range. Apply strategically.
Far Reach (0–24)
A long shot. Include for aspiration, but plan your list accordingly.
What You Get
- Instant match scores across all 252 US ABA-accredited law schools
- Score calculator: enter your GPA and see exactly what LSAT you need for each school
- Analytics: see your scores plotted inside each school's admitted class distribution
- Application tracker with calendar sync (Google, Apple, Outlook)
- ROI calculator: model debt, monthly payments, and payback period side-by-side
- Community data: anonymised accepted/waitlisted/rejected outcomes from real applicants
- International coverage: Canada, UK, Europe, Asia-Pacific
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Compare admission statistics — LSAT medians, GPAs, acceptance rates, and tuition — for every ABA-accredited law school.
View all law school statisticsFrequently Asked Questions
What LSAT score do I need for law school?▾
It depends on your target schools. For T-14 law schools (Yale, Harvard, Stanford), you typically need a 170+ (97th percentile). For T-25 schools, 165+ (90th percentile) is competitive. For T-50 schools, 160+ (80th percentile) is a reasonable target. AdmitBase calculates your exact match score at every ABA-accredited school using your LSAT and GPA.
What GPA do I need for law school?▾
For T-14 law schools, median GPAs range from 3.86 to 3.95. For T-25 schools, 3.72–3.90. For T-50 schools, 3.55–3.78. A GPA below 3.5 makes you a splitter at most top schools, meaning you need a significantly higher LSAT to compensate. Law schools use your LSAC-calculated GPA.
How does AdmitBase calculate law school match scores?▾
AdmitBase compares your LSAT and GPA against each school's 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile data from ABA 509 Required Disclosures. The algorithm weights LSAT at 60% and GPA at 40%, producing a match score from 0–100 mapped to four categories: Safety (75–100), Target (50–74), Reach (25–49), Far Reach (0–24).
How many law schools should I apply to?▾
Most applicants apply to 10–15 schools with a balanced mix: 3–4 safety schools, 4–5 targets, and 3–4 reaches. Applying to fewer than 8 is risky; more than 20 adds cost without proportional benefit. AdmitBase helps you build this list by showing your match category at every school.
When should I apply to law school?▾
Submit applications in September when most schools open. Law schools use rolling admissions — applying early provides a meaningful statistical advantage. Complete your application before Thanksgiving for the best odds.
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