Law School Acceptance Calculator
Estimate a rough law-school acceptance likelihood range from LSAT, GPA, school medians, timing, and soft-factor strength.
Why is this only an estimate?
Law-school decisions are holistic. LSAT and GPA are central, but schools also evaluate personal statements, letters, résumé, work experience, character and fitness, residency, mission fit, and application timing. LSAC’s Official Guide to ABA-Approved JD Programs lets applicants research schools by UGPA/LSAT combination and other school details.
How should you use the result?
Use it to classify a school as reach, target, or likely based on your numbers against 25th, 50th, and 75th percentiles. Do not use it as a promise. A good school list still needs cost, location, employment outcomes, bar passage, and scholarship conditions.
Why does this give a range instead of one number?
Acceptance probability is uncertain because applications are holistic and applicant pools change. A range is more honest than a single exact-looking number. The calculator uses transparent inputs and shows the adjustments so users understand the estimate.
Frequently asked questions
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No. It is only a planning estimate.
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Earlier applications can sometimes have practical advantages because more seats may be available, but the effect varies by school.
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Essays, recommendations, résumé, work experience, background, and mission fit are common examples.
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Maybe, if the school is important to you and your list is otherwise balanced.
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Scholarship decisions are separate from admission decisions, although both often consider LSAT and GPA strength.