T14 Law Schools: Acceptance Rates & Class Profiles
An overview of the demographics, median test scores/GPAs, geography, and more of the top 14 law schools in the US as well as their acceptance rates and class sizes.
Posted May 10, 2024
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Law is a highly competitive and rigorous field of study, and acceptance into one of the top-ranked institutions can be especially challenging. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the acceptance rates and class profiles of the T14 law schools. We'll examine what these schools are looking for in their applicants, how these schools compare to one another in terms of selectivity and student body demographics, and what that means for those who hope to attend.
Overview of Law School Acceptance Rates
| Law School | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|
| Yale Law School | 5.62% |
| Stanford Law School | 6.88% |
| University of Chicago Law School | 14.24% |
| Columbia Law School | 11.8% |
| Harvard Law School | 10% |
| University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School | 9.74% |
| New York University Law School | 15.65% |
| University of Virginia Law School | 12.88% |
| University of California, Berkeley | 13.70% |
| Duke Law School | 10.74% |
| University of Michigan, Ann-Arbor | 13.51% |
| Northwestern Pritzker School of Law | 15.05% |
| Cornell Law School | 17.44% |
| Georgetown University Law School | 17% |
1. Yale Law School
Class Profile (2025)
- Women: 52%
- BIPOC: 55%
- First Generation:16%
- Average Age: 25
- 1-2 Years Out of College: 38%
- Foreign Countries Represented: 10
- Median GPA: 3.94
- Median LSAT: 175
2. Stanford Law School
Class Profile (2025)
- Women: Does not disclose
- BIPOC: 46%
- Median GPA: 3.92
- Median LSAT: 173
- Median GRE: 167 (V); 165 (Q)
3. University of Chicago Law School
JD Class Profile (2025)
- Women: 49.4%
- BIPOC: 39.96%
- Average Age: 24
- Median GPA: 3.91
- Median LSAT: 173
4. Columbia Law School
Class Profile (2025)
- Women: 50%
- BIPOC: 53%
- LGBTQ+: 18%
- International: 20%
- Age 21-24: 58%
- Foreign Countries Represented: 37
- Median GPA: 3.87
- Median LSAT: 173
5. Harvard Law School
Class Profile (2025)
- Women: 54%
- BIPOC: 53%
- LGBTQ+: 17%
- First Generation/Low-Income: 17%
- ≥1 Year Out of College: 78%
- International: 9%
- Foreign Countries Represented: 18
- Median GPA: 3.92
- Median LSAT: 174
- Median GRE: 168 (V); 167 (Q)
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6. University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
Class Profile (2025)
- Women: 55%
- BIPOC: 56%
- LGBTQ+: 25%
- First Generation: 13%
- Average Age: 25
- ≥1 Year Out of College: 75%
- Foreign Countries Represented: 10
- Median GPA: 3.90
- Median LSAT: 17
7. New York University School of Law
JD Class Profile (2025)
- Women: 57%
- BIPOC: 45%
- 1-4 Years Out of College: 68%
- Median GPA: 3.88
- Median LSAT: 172
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8. University of Virginia Law School
Class Profile (2025)
- Women: 50%
- BIPOC: 40%
- Average Age: 24
- Foreign Countries Represented: 8
- Median GPA: 3.94
- Median LSAT: 171
9. University of California, Berkeley Law School
Class Profile (2025)
- Women: 63%
- BIPOC: 54%
- LGBTQ+: 32%
- First Generation: 20%
- Average Age: 24
- Foreign Countries Represented: 11
- Median GPA: 3.83
- Median LSAT: 170
10. Duke Law School
Class Profile (2025)
- Women: 54%
- BIPOC: 44%
- LGBTQ+: 22%
- First Generation: 26%
- International: 12%
- Average Age: 24
- Foreign Countries Represented: 9
- Median GPA: 3.85
- Median LSAT: 170
11. University of Michigan–Ann Arbor Law School
Class Profile (2025)
- Women: 50%
- BIPOC: 53%
- LGBTQ+: 24%
- First Generation: 14%
- International: 5%
- Median Age: 24
- ≥1 Year Out of College: 79%
- Countries Represented: 25
- Median GPA: 3.83
- Median LSAT: 171
12. Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
JD Class Profile (2025)
- Women: 47%
- BIPOC: 51%
- International: 13%
- Average Age: 25
- Median GPA: 3.89
- Median LSAT: 171
13. Cornell Law School
JD Class Profile (2026)
- Women: 46%
- Minority Representation: 33.6%
- International: 23%
- Median Age: 23
- Straight from College: 31%
- Countries Represented: 10
- Median GPA: 3.87
- Median LSAT: 172
14. Georgetown Law School
Class Profile (2025)
- Women: 54%
- BIPOC: 40%
- First Generation: 11%
- Countries Represented: 17
- Median GPA: 3.85
- Median LSAT: 171
These numbers give a good rough estimate of the class profiles and application cutoffs. However, applications change every year depending on the number and background of applicants, as well as the school’s priorities. While they can provide an idea of what it takes to be admitted, there is no formula for success. Compile the best application you can that’s true to your story, and shoot for the stars!
Additional Resources
Applying to law school? Here are other resources you may find helpful.
- JD Application Deadlines of the T20 Law Schools
- How Many Law Schools Should You Apply To?
- LSAT vs. GRE for Law School–Which to Take and How to Ace Both
- How to Get Into a T14 Law School
- Everything You Need to Know About LSAC and the CAS Report for Law School
- The Top 10 Environmental Law Schools in the US
- How to Write a Compelling Law School Personal Statement
