The chances of getting into law school depend on the school.
Applying to law school can be daunting. You need to take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). You need to fill out applications, write essays, get letters of recommendation and you may still be finishing your undergraduate degree. The good news is, the chances of getting into law school are good if you're willing to keep your options open and be realistic about your school choices.
Grade Point Average
There's no getting around it: your G.P.A. is important. There are about 40 law schools out of 185 that will accept a student with a G.P.A. that's less than 3.0. There are only three schools that have accepted students with a G.P.A. under 2.75 over the past six years. According to the Internet Legal Research Group, the three top-ranked law schools, Yale, Harvard and Stanford, accepted G.P.A. scores between 3.74 and 3.97.
LSAT Scores
According to the Law School Admission Council (L.S.A.C.), all American Bar Association Approved schools require the LSAT. 1The lowest LSAT score accepted by any law school WAS 143, and 23 schools accepted applicants with an LSAT under 150. The three top-ranked schools accepted applicants with LSAT scores of 169 to 177.
Other Admission Factors
If your G.P.A. and LSAT aren't quite what you'd like, there are other admission factors that are important. You'll need letters of recommendation, ideally from professors who can attest to your readiness for law school. Professional recommendations are also acceptable. You'll also want to include a resume or essay, depending on the school's requirements, that emphasizes the work and life experiences that make you stand out. Your personal essay is a critical part of the admissions process. It's your chance to present yourself and your experiences. LSAC recommends thinking of yourself as a storyteller so the admissions committees get a sense of who you are as a person.
Schools with Highest Admission Rates
According to the Internet Legal Research Group, the law school with the highest admission rate averaged over six years is Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Michigan, with 73.8 percent. Western New England, Loyola of New Orleans, Golden Gate University, Whittier Law School, Vermont Law School, New England School of Law, Oklahoma City University, Roger Williams University and Barry University round out the top ten, with Barry University accepting 55.3 percent of applicants.
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