Law School Admissions Calculator

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.

What formula does this use?

This is not a school’s official index. It is a transparent planning score that weights LSAT and GPA enough to show whether your numbers are above or below a target profile.

Frequently asked questions

• Is this an official admissions predictor?
  No. It is a school-list planning tool, not an admissions decision.
• Why compare against medians?
  Medians are useful because schools report entering-class credentials and applicants often build lists around 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile ranges.
• Does LSAT matter more than GPA?
  Often LSAT is heavily influential, but the exact balance varies by school and applicant context.
• Should I still apply to reach schools?
  A balanced list can include reaches, but it should also include target and likely schools.
• Can soft factors change the result?
  Yes. Work experience, essays, recommendations, and background can matter, especially near the margins.