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Law School Admissions Calculator

Range: 120-180 (Current median: 152)
Range: 2.0-4.3 (Current median: 3.55)

💡 This calculator estimates based on historical data. Actual decisions consider personal statements, recommendations, and other factors.

Enter your LSAT score, GPA, and target school to see admission chances

Estimate your US law school admission chances with our calculator. Compares your LSAT, GPA to school medians with personalized recommendations.

What is a Law School Admissions Calculator?

A Law School Admissions Calculator estimates your chances of acceptance to US law schools based on your LSAT score, GPA, and other factors. It compares your stats to school medians and provides personalized recommendations.

How Chances Are Calculated

Admission Probability = Base Rate 
                        + (LSAT Factor × LSAT Difference) 
                        + (GPA Factor × GPA Difference)
                        + Additional Factors

Admission Probability = Base Rate + (LSAT Factor × LSAT Difference) + (GPA Factor × GPA Difference) + Additional Factors**

Key components:

  • LSAT Difference: Your score minus school’s median
  • GPA Difference: Your GPA minus school’s median
  • Additional Factors: URM status, STEM degree, etc.

How to Use the Calculator

  1. Enter your LSAT score (120-180)
  2. Input your undergraduate GPA (2.0-4.3)
  3. Select your target law school
  4. Check any applicable additional factors
  5. View your admission probability and recommendations

Key Terms Explained

  • LSAT: Law School Admission Test (scored 120-180)
  • GPA: Undergraduate Grade Point Average
  • URM: Underrepresented Minority (boost in admissions)
  • Median Scores: Middle 50% of admitted students
  • Safety/Target/Reach: Categories based on admission probability

Data Sources

  1. LSAC’s official LSAT percentile data
  2. ABA 509 Reports (law school medians)
  3. Historical admission patterns
  4. Consulting reports from admission experts

Important Notes

  1. Estimates only - actual decisions consider essays, recommendations, etc.
  2. Based on historical data, not current cycle predictions
  3. More accurate for applicants near median scores
  4. Doesn’t account for institutional priorities

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How accurate is this calculator?
A: It provides reasonable estimates but can’t predict exact outcomes.

Q: Do law schools really use formulas?
A: No - this simplifies complex holistic review processes.

Q: Why does URM status matter?
A: Schools value diversity, giving slight boosts to underrepresented groups.

Q: Should I retake the LSAT?
A: If below median for your target schools, consider retaking.

Q: How much does GPA matter?
A: Typically less than LSAT but still important, especially at top schools.

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