T14 law schools typically require LSAT scores of 170+ (99th percentile). Mid-tier law schools accept scores of 155–165. Lower-ranked accredited schools may accept 145–155. The median LSAT for Harvard Law is 174, Yale is 175, and Columbia is 174.
What GPA do law schools require?
T14 law schools typically require a 3.7+ GPA. Mid-tier ABA-accredited schools accept 3.3–3.7 GPAs. Your LSAT score can help compensate for a lower GPA in many programs.
How much does law school cost?
Tuition at private law schools averages $55,000–$70,000 per year. Public law schools charge in-state tuition of $25,000–$45,000 per year. Harvard Law School costs approximately $73,000 per year in tuition alone.
Can you get into law school without the LSAT?
Yes — over 200 ABA-accredited law schools now accept the GRE as an alternative to the LSAT. Some schools like Harvard Law accept both. However, the LSAT remains the most widely accepted standardized test for law school admissions.