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2025 US News Law School Rankings
LSAT scores, acceptance rates, and BigLaw placement across 195 ABA-accredited schools. LSAT/GPA stats →
195
Schools
About US News rankings
The U.S. News & World Report Law School Rankings are the most established and influential rankings in legal education. This edition evaluates law schools based on a comprehensive methodology that includes peer assessment, employment outcomes, bar passage rates, student selectivity, and faculty resources. These rankings provide prospective law students with valuable insights when selecting their ideal law school.
When comparing top law schools, remember that rankings are just one factor in your decision process. The best JD program for you depends on your career goals, preferred location, and financial considerations. Many highly-ranked schools excel in specific legal specialties like corporate law, public interest, or international law. Consider how each school's employment statistics align with your career aspirations, and whether their alumni network is strong in your desired practice area or geographic region.
Law school admission statistics like median LSAT scores and GPA requirements vary widely even among similarly ranked institutions. Rather than focusing solely on a school's position in the rankings, evaluate each program holistically - examining factors such as scholarship opportunities, clinical programs, externship placements, and quality of life.
#
School
LSAT
GPA
Accept
BigLaw
1
Stanford University
Stanford, California
173
3.96
8.9%
40%
#1
Stanford University
Stanford, California
173 LSAT · 3.96 GPA · 8.9% accept · 40% BigLaw
1
Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut
174
3.96
5.3%
31%
#1
Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut
174 LSAT · 3.96 GPA · 5.3% accept · 31% BigLaw
3
University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
174
3.97
12.7%
49%
#3
University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
174 LSAT · 3.97 GPA · 12.7% accept · 49% BigLaw
4
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia
173
3.99
13.9%
60%
#4
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia
173 LSAT · 3.99 GPA · 13.9% accept · 60% BigLaw
5
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
173
3.95
10.0%
64%
#5
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
173 LSAT · 3.95 GPA · 10.0% accept · 64% BigLaw
6
Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts
174
3.96
11.0%
51%
#6
Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts
174 LSAT · 3.96 GPA · 11.0% accept · 51% BigLaw
HYS
Harvard, Yale, Stanford — the consensus top tier regardless of annual rank
HYS is the one tier that matters most in practice. Hiring partners at top firms and federal judges still treat these three schools as a class apart — no amount of US News reshuffling changes that. Yale held the #1 spot every single year until US News changed its methodology in 2023, and it remains the consensus top law school. Harvard and Stanford rotate behind it, but the prestige gap between HYS and everyone else remains the most durable line in legal hiring. Admission typically requires a 174+ LSAT and 3.9+ GPA.
HYS Harvard, Yale, Stanford — the consensus top tier regardless of annual rank
HYS is the one tier that matters most in practice. Hiring partners at top firms and federal judges still treat these three schools as a class apart — no amount of US News reshuffling changes that. Yale held the #1 spot every single year until US News changed its methodology in 2023, and it remains the consensus top law school. Harvard and Stanford rotate behind it, but the prestige gap between HYS and everyone else remains the most durable line in legal hiring. Admission typically requires a 174+ LSAT and 3.9+ GPA.
6
Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
171
3.91
13.9%
68%
#6
Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
171 LSAT · 3.91 GPA · 13.9% accept · 68% BigLaw
T6
Top 6 — near-universal BigLaw and clerkship access regardless of class rank
HYS plus Chicago, Columbia, and NYU. The T6 has been remarkably stable for decades. The distinction between HYS and the rest of the T6 is real but narrow, mostly relevant for academia and Supreme Court clerkships.
T6 Top 6 — near-universal BigLaw and clerkship access regardless of class rank
HYS plus Chicago, Columbia, and NYU. The T6 has been remarkably stable for decades. The distinction between HYS and the rest of the T6 is real but narrow, mostly relevant for academia and Supreme Court clerkships.
8
New York University
New York City, New York
172
3.92
16.7%
54%
#8
New York University
New York City, New York
172 LSAT · 3.92 GPA · 16.7% accept · 54% BigLaw
8
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
171
3.88
11.9%
50%
#8
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
171 LSAT · 3.88 GPA · 11.9% accept · 50% BigLaw
10
Columbia University
New York City, New York
173
3.92
11.8%
65%
#10
Columbia University
New York City, New York
173 LSAT · 3.92 GPA · 11.8% accept · 65% BigLaw
10
Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois
173
3.96
15.4%
64%
#10
Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois
173 LSAT · 3.96 GPA · 15.4% accept · 64% BigLaw
12
University of California—Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
171
3.95
16.1%
51%
#12
University of California—Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
171 LSAT · 3.95 GPA · 16.1% accept · 51% BigLaw
13
University of California—Berkeley
Berkeley, California
170
3.92
17.3%
52%
#13
University of California—Berkeley
Berkeley, California
170 LSAT · 3.92 GPA · 17.3% accept · 52% BigLaw
14
Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri
175
3.96
19.9%
39%
#14
Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri
175 LSAT · 3.96 GPA · 19.9% accept · 39% BigLaw
14
Georgetown University
Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
171
3.93
20.1%
55%
#14
Georgetown University
Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
171 LSAT · 3.93 GPA · 20.1% accept · 55% BigLaw
14
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee
170
3.91
18.5%
48%
#14
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee
170 LSAT · 3.91 GPA · 18.5% accept · 48% BigLaw
14
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas
172
3.89
15.6%
42%
#14
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas
172 LSAT · 3.89 GPA · 15.6% accept · 42% BigLaw
T14
Top 14 — the historic prestige boundary for national BigLaw placement
For decades, the same 14 schools held the top 14 spots — hence the name. That streak broke recently as Georgetown dropped out and Texas and UCLA moved in. The term persists because it marks a meaningful employment boundary: T14 graduates can find BigLaw or federal clerkships in any US market. Below the T14, placement becomes increasingly regional.
T14 Top 14 — the historic prestige boundary for national BigLaw placement
For decades, the same 14 schools held the top 14 spots — hence the name. That streak broke recently as Georgetown dropped out and Texas and UCLA moved in. The term persists because it marks a meaningful employment boundary: T14 graduates can find BigLaw or federal clerkships in any US market. Below the T14, placement becomes increasingly regional.
↑2
18
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
168
3.89
15.2%
25%
#18
↑2
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
168 LSAT · 3.89 GPA · 15.2% accept · 25% BigLaw
18
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
173
3.92
23.1%
72%
#18
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
173 LSAT · 3.92 GPA · 23.1% accept · 72% BigLaw
20
University of Notre Dame
South Bend, Indiana
170
3.89
23.3%
40%
#20
University of Notre Dame
South Bend, Indiana
170 LSAT · 3.89 GPA · 23.3% accept · 40% BigLaw
20
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
171
3.88
34.9%
16%
#20
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
171 LSAT · 3.88 GPA · 34.9% accept · 16% BigLaw
22
University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia
169
3.92
14.5%
17%
#22
University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia
169 LSAT · 3.92 GPA · 14.5% accept · 17% BigLaw
22
Texas A&M University
Fort Worth, Texas
169
4.00
13.5%
19%
#22
Texas A&M University
Fort Worth, Texas
169 LSAT · 4.00 GPA · 13.5% accept · 19% BigLaw
22
Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
170
3.88
20.6%
36%
#22
Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
170 LSAT · 3.88 GPA · 20.6% accept · 36% BigLaw
25
Boston College
Newton, Massachusetts
168
3.83
13.3%
44%
#25
Boston College
Newton, Massachusetts
168 LSAT · 3.83 GPA · 13.3% accept · 44% BigLaw
T25
Top 25 — strong national programs, often best ROI with scholarships
Schools in the 15–25 range often offer the best return on investment when scholarships are factored in — similar career outcomes to lower T14 schools at significantly lower cost. Market strength tends to be concentrated in 1–2 geographic regions.
T25 Top 25 — strong national programs, often best ROI with scholarships
Schools in the 15–25 range often offer the best return on investment when scholarships are factored in — similar career outcomes to lower T14 schools at significantly lower cost. Market strength tends to be concentrated in 1–2 geographic regions.
26
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
166
3.79
26.8%
25%
#26
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
166 LSAT · 3.79 GPA · 26.8% accept · 25% BigLaw
26
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California
169
3.91
12.4%
57%
#26
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California
169 LSAT · 3.91 GPA · 12.4% accept · 57% BigLaw
28
University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin
167
3.81
28.9%
13%
#28
University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin
167 LSAT · 3.81 GPA · 28.9% accept · 13% BigLaw
28
Ohio State University
Columbus , Ohio
168
3.91
29.4%
13%
#28
Ohio State University
Columbus , Ohio
168 LSAT · 3.91 GPA · 29.4% accept · 13% BigLaw
28
Brigham Young University
Provo, Utah
170
3.95
27.8%
23%
#28
Brigham Young University
Provo, Utah
170 LSAT · 3.95 GPA · 27.8% accept · 23% BigLaw
31
George Washington University
Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
168
3.86
32.6%
30%
#31
George Washington University
Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
168 LSAT · 3.86 GPA · 32.6% accept · 30% BigLaw
31
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
166
3.87
24.8%
8%
#31
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
166 LSAT · 3.87 GPA · 24.8% accept · 8% BigLaw
31
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
167
3.97
26.6%
20%
#31
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
167 LSAT · 3.97 GPA · 26.6% accept · 20% BigLaw
31
William & Mary Law School
Williamsburg, Virginia
166
3.82
32.2%
18%
#31
William & Mary Law School
Williamsburg, Virginia
166 LSAT · 3.82 GPA · 32.2% accept · 18% BigLaw
31
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia
169
3.93
14.6%
11%
#31
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia
169 LSAT · 3.93 GPA · 14.6% accept · 11% BigLaw
↓3
36
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, Virginia
167
3.75
31.7%
21%
#36
↓3
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, Virginia
167 LSAT · 3.75 GPA · 31.7% accept · 21% BigLaw
36
University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa
164
3.78
59.8%
16%
#36
University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa
164 LSAT · 3.78 GPA · 59.8% accept · 16% BigLaw
38
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida
166
3.93
19.9%
16%
#38
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida
166 LSAT · 3.93 GPA · 19.9% accept · 16% BigLaw
38
University of Florida (Levin)
Gainesville, Florida
169
3.91
17.4%
25%
#38
University of Florida (Levin)
Gainesville, Florida
169 LSAT · 3.91 GPA · 17.4% accept · 25% BigLaw
38
Fordham University
Bronx, New York
168
3.79
22.2%
42%
#38
Fordham University
Bronx, New York
168 LSAT · 3.79 GPA · 22.2% accept · 42% BigLaw
38
University of California—Irvine
Irvine, California
169
3.80
17.4%
29%
#38
University of California—Irvine
Irvine, California
169 LSAT · 3.80 GPA · 17.4% accept · 29% BigLaw
38
Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia
166
3.82
40.1%
34%
#38
Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia
166 LSAT · 3.82 GPA · 40.1% accept · 34% BigLaw
43
Baylor University
Waco, Texas
164
3.77
26.9%
7%
#43
Baylor University
Waco, Texas
164 LSAT · 3.77 GPA · 26.9% accept · 7% BigLaw
43
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, Texas
167
3.81
30.4%
28%
#43
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, Texas
167 LSAT · 3.81 GPA · 30.4% accept · 28% BigLaw
45
Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona
165
3.91
22.1%
11%
#45
Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona
165 LSAT · 3.91 GPA · 22.1% accept · 11% BigLaw
46
University of Colorado—Boulder
Boulder, Colorado
164
3.81
36.4%
18%
#46
University of Colorado—Boulder
Boulder, Colorado
164 LSAT · 3.81 GPA · 36.4% accept · 18% BigLaw
46
Indiana University - Bloomington
Bloomington, Indiana
164
3.91
39.5%
17%
#46
Indiana University - Bloomington
Bloomington, Indiana
164 LSAT · 3.91 GPA · 39.5% accept · 17% BigLaw
48
Villanova University
Villanova, Pennsylvania
164
3.80
21.9%
20%
#48
Villanova University
Villanova, Pennsylvania
164 LSAT · 3.80 GPA · 21.9% accept · 20% BigLaw
48
University of Illinois—Urbana Champaign
Champaign, Illinois
166
3.81
46.8%
34%
#48
University of Illinois—Urbana Champaign
Champaign, Illinois
166 LSAT · 3.81 GPA · 46.8% accept · 34% BigLaw
50
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington
165
3.76
40.5%
16%
#50
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington
165 LSAT · 3.76 GPA · 40.5% accept · 16% BigLaw
50
Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
165
3.76
35.8%
18%
#50
Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
165 LSAT · 3.76 GPA · 35.8% accept · 18% BigLaw
50
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas
162
3.85
38.3%
10%
#50
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas
162 LSAT · 3.85 GPA · 38.3% accept · 10% BigLaw
50
University of California—Davis
Davis, California
165
3.70
33.2%
26%
#50
University of California—Davis
Davis, California
165 LSAT · 3.70 GPA · 33.2% accept · 26% BigLaw
50
University of Connecticut
Hartford, Connecticut
162
3.78
30.2%
11%
#50
University of Connecticut
Hartford, Connecticut
162 LSAT · 3.78 GPA · 30.2% accept · 11% BigLaw
T50
Top 50 — solid regional placement, class rank matters more
BigLaw placement rates vary widely (from ~10% to ~40%) and class rank matters significantly more than at higher-ranked schools. Many T50 schools are the dominant pipeline for their state's legal market.
T50 Top 50 — solid regional placement, class rank matters more
BigLaw placement rates vary widely (from ~10% to ~40%) and class rank matters significantly more than at higher-ranked schools. Many T50 schools are the dominant pipeline for their state's legal market.
55
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee
164
3.89
26.3%
10%
#55
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee
164 LSAT · 3.89 GPA · 26.3% accept · 10% BigLaw
55
Pepperdine University
Malibu , California
164
3.85
28.4%
12%
#55
Pepperdine University
Malibu , California
164 LSAT · 3.85 GPA · 28.4% accept · 12% BigLaw
57
University of San Diego
San Diego, California
163
3.84
37.1%
13%
#57
University of San Diego
San Diego, California
163 LSAT · 3.84 GPA · 37.1% accept · 13% BigLaw
57
University of Missouri
Columbia, Missouri
161
3.72
52.0%
11%
#57
University of Missouri
Columbia, Missouri
161 LSAT · 3.72 GPA · 52.0% accept · 11% BigLaw
59
University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
163
3.78
30.4%
8%
#59
University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
163 LSAT · 3.78 GPA · 30.4% accept · 8% BigLaw
59
University of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma
162
3.73
39.4%
6%
#59
University of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma
162 LSAT · 3.73 GPA · 39.4% accept · 6% BigLaw
59
Pennsylvania State - Dickinson Law
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
159
3.71
41.3%
8%
#59
Pennsylvania State - Dickinson Law
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
159 LSAT · 3.71 GPA · 41.3% accept · 8% BigLaw
59
Marquette University
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
158
3.70
29.4%
6%
#59
Marquette University
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
158 LSAT · 3.70 GPA · 29.4% accept · 6% BigLaw
63
Yeshiva University (Cardozo)
New York City, New York
165
3.78
37.5%
19%
#63
Yeshiva University (Cardozo)
New York City, New York
165 LSAT · 3.78 GPA · 37.5% accept · 19% BigLaw
63
University of Houston
Houston, Texas
163
3.79
28.4%
22%
#63
University of Houston
Houston, Texas
163 LSAT · 3.79 GPA · 28.4% accept · 22% BigLaw
63
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina
162
3.67
29.5%
8%
#63
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina
162 LSAT · 3.67 GPA · 29.5% accept · 8% BigLaw
63
University of Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland
164
3.72
30.8%
10%
#63
University of Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland
164 LSAT · 3.72 GPA · 30.8% accept · 10% BigLaw
63
St. John's University
Queens, New York
164
3.81
30.6%
16%
#63
St. John's University
Queens, New York
164 LSAT · 3.81 GPA · 30.6% accept · 16% BigLaw
68
Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts
164
3.77
36.2%
20%
#68
Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts
164 LSAT · 3.77 GPA · 36.2% accept · 20% BigLaw
68
Pennsylvania State - Penn State Law
State College, Pennsylvania
—
—
51.4%
—
#68
Pennsylvania State - Penn State Law
State College, Pennsylvania
51.4% accept
68
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky
159
3.72
48.2%
6%
#68
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky
159 LSAT · 3.72 GPA · 48.2% accept · 6% BigLaw
71
Catholic University Of America
Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
161
3.68
34.6%
9%
#71
Catholic University Of America
Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
161 LSAT · 3.68 GPA · 34.6% accept · 9% BigLaw
↓16
71
Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan
164
3.89
29.3%
5%
#71
↓16
Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan
164 LSAT · 3.89 GPA · 29.3% accept · 5% BigLaw
71
Seton Hall University
Newark, New Jersey
161
3.71
42.8%
11%
#71
Seton Hall University
Newark, New Jersey
161 LSAT · 3.71 GPA · 42.8% accept · 11% BigLaw
71
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio
159
3.80
42.6%
6%
#71
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio
159 LSAT · 3.80 GPA · 42.6% accept · 6% BigLaw
71
Loyola Marymount University—Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
163
3.74
30.6%
17%
#71
Loyola Marymount University—Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
163 LSAT · 3.74 GPA · 30.6% accept · 17% BigLaw
71
Tulane University
New Orleans, Louisiana
161
3.67
53.0%
19%
#71
Tulane University
New Orleans, Louisiana
161 LSAT · 3.67 GPA · 53.0% accept · 19% BigLaw
71
University of Nebraska
Lincoln, Nebraska
160
3.81
62.1%
5%
#71
University of Nebraska
Lincoln, Nebraska
160 LSAT · 3.81 GPA · 62.1% accept · 5% BigLaw
71
University of Richmond
Richmond, Virginia
164
3.81
42.9%
12%
#71
University of Richmond
Richmond, Virginia
164 LSAT · 3.81 GPA · 42.9% accept · 12% BigLaw
T75
Below Top 50 — rankings increasingly reflect limited cross-admit data
Below around rank 50, cross-admit data becomes sparse. Most applicants to these schools aren't choosing between them and higher-ranked schools in large enough numbers for the model to confidently distinguish individual positions. Rankings here are directionally useful but shouldn't be read as precise ordering. Focus on bar passage rates, regional employment strength, and scholarship offers.
T75 Below Top 50 — rankings increasingly reflect limited cross-admit data
Below around rank 50, cross-admit data becomes sparse. Most applicants to these schools aren't choosing between them and higher-ranked schools in large enough numbers for the model to confidently distinguish individual positions. Rankings here are directionally useful but shouldn't be read as precise ordering. Focus on bar passage rates, regional employment strength, and scholarship offers.
79
Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
160
3.76
37.8%
17%
#79
Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
160 LSAT · 3.76 GPA · 37.8% accept · 17% BigLaw
79
Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia
160
3.64
36.0%
9%
#79
Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia
160 LSAT · 3.64 GPA · 36.0% accept · 9% BigLaw
79
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
160
3.54
51.7%
14%
#79
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
160 LSAT · 3.54 GPA · 51.7% accept · 14% BigLaw
79
University of Nevada—Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
160
3.76
40.5%
8%
#79
University of Nevada—Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
160 LSAT · 3.76 GPA · 40.5% accept · 8% BigLaw
79
Loyola University—Chicago
Chicago , Illinois
161
3.70
43.0%
16%
#79
Loyola University—Chicago
Chicago , Illinois
161 LSAT · 3.70 GPA · 43.0% accept · 16% BigLaw
84
Belmont University
Nashville, Tennessee
161
3.84
41.4%
42%
#84
Belmont University
Nashville, Tennessee
161 LSAT · 3.84 GPA · 41.4% accept · 42% BigLaw
84
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
157
3.74
49.5%
2%
#84
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
157 LSAT · 3.74 GPA · 49.5% accept · 2% BigLaw
84
Drake University
Des Moines, Iowa
156
3.67
60.2%
7%
#84
Drake University
Des Moines, Iowa
156 LSAT · 3.67 GPA · 60.2% accept · 7% BigLaw
84
Florida International University
MIami, Florida
161
3.80
21.0%
10%
#84
Florida International University
MIami, Florida
161 LSAT · 3.80 GPA · 21.0% accept · 10% BigLaw
88
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas
159
3.69
33.5%
8%
#88
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas
159 LSAT · 3.69 GPA · 33.5% accept · 8% BigLaw
88
University of Denver
Denver, Colorado
160
3.66
53.1%
9%
#88
University of Denver
Denver, Colorado
160 LSAT · 3.66 GPA · 53.1% accept · 9% BigLaw
88
University of Maine
Portland, Maine
158
3.70
66.5%
1%
#88
University of Maine
Portland, Maine
158 LSAT · 3.70 GPA · 66.5% accept · 1% BigLaw
↓6
88
University of California (Hastings)
San Francisco, California
—
—
37.5%
—
#88
↓6
University of California (Hastings)
San Francisco, California
37.5% accept
92
University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida
164
3.79
29.1%
20%
#92
University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida
164 LSAT · 3.79 GPA · 29.1% accept · 20% BigLaw
92
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
157
3.62
56.1%
7%
#92
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
157 LSAT · 3.62 GPA · 56.1% accept · 7% BigLaw
94
Saint Louis University
St. Louis, Missouri
157
3.61
62.0%
7%
#94
Saint Louis University
St. Louis, Missouri
157 LSAT · 3.61 GPA · 62.0% accept · 7% BigLaw
94
University of St. Thomas (Minnesota)
Minneapolis, Minnesota
159
3.72
64.4%
3%
#94
University of St. Thomas (Minnesota)
Minneapolis, Minnesota
159 LSAT · 3.72 GPA · 64.4% accept · 3% BigLaw
94
Regent University
Virginia Beach, Virginia
158
3.68
44.3%
0%
#94
Regent University
Virginia Beach, Virginia
158 LSAT · 3.68 GPA · 44.3% accept · 0% BigLaw
94
University of Buffalo—SUNY
Buffalo, New York
157
3.71
44.6%
3%
#94
University of Buffalo—SUNY
Buffalo, New York
157 LSAT · 3.71 GPA · 44.6% accept · 3% BigLaw
94
University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon
160
3.62
66.4%
3%
#94
University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon
160 LSAT · 3.62 GPA · 66.4% accept · 3% BigLaw
99
University of Missouri—Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri
156
3.65
61.9%
10%
#99
University of Missouri—Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri
156 LSAT · 3.65 GPA · 61.9% accept · 10% BigLaw
99
University of Montana
Missoula, Montana
156
3.64
58.1%
3%
#99
University of Montana
Missoula, Montana
156 LSAT · 3.64 GPA · 58.1% accept · 3% BigLaw
99
Lewis And Clark College
Portland, Oregon
161
3.59
63.3%
3%
#99
Lewis And Clark College
Portland, Oregon
161 LSAT · 3.59 GPA · 63.3% accept · 3% BigLaw
99
Stetson University
Gulfport, Florida
159
3.63
41.0%
8%
#99
Stetson University
Gulfport, Florida
159 LSAT · 3.63 GPA · 41.0% accept · 8% BigLaw
99
University of Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii
158
3.62
32.0%
0%
#99
University of Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii
158 LSAT · 3.62 GPA · 32.0% accept · 0% BigLaw
T100
Below Top 75 — rank differences are largely statistical noise
At this range, the cross-admit model has very few observations per school. Rank differences of 10-20 positions are not meaningful — the model genuinely cannot distinguish these schools from each other. Compare schools on employment outcomes, bar passage rates, geographic placement, scholarship generosity, and specific program strengths rather than rank number.
T100 Below Top 75 — rank differences are largely statistical noise
At this range, the cross-admit model has very few observations per school. Rank differences of 10-20 positions are not meaningful — the model genuinely cannot distinguish these schools from each other. Compare schools on employment outcomes, bar passage rates, geographic placement, scholarship generosity, and specific program strengths rather than rank number.
104
American University
Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
162
3.63
39.8%
13%
#104
American University
Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
162 LSAT · 3.63 GPA · 39.8% accept · 13% BigLaw
104
Chapman University
Orange, California
163
3.70
27.1%
6%
#104
Chapman University
Orange, California
163 LSAT · 3.70 GPA · 27.1% accept · 6% BigLaw
104
Rutgers State University Newark (old)
Newark, New Jersey
—
—
38.2%
—
#104
Rutgers State University Newark (old)
Newark, New Jersey
38.2% accept
107
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico
157
3.56
51.6%
0%
#107
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico
157 LSAT · 3.56 GPA · 51.6% accept · 0% BigLaw
107
Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York
158
3.60
39.0%
5%
#107
Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York
158 LSAT · 3.60 GPA · 39.0% accept · 5% BigLaw
↓9
107
Indiana University - Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana
155
3.58
62.9%
8%
#107
↓9
Indiana University - Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana
155 LSAT · 3.58 GPA · 62.9% accept · 8% BigLaw
107
Samford University
Birmingham, Alabama
156
3.63
58.8%
6%
#107
Samford University
Birmingham, Alabama
156 LSAT · 3.63 GPA · 58.8% accept · 6% BigLaw
107
University of Dayton
Dayton, Ohio
157
3.60
37.7%
7%
#107
University of Dayton
Dayton, Ohio
157 LSAT · 3.60 GPA · 37.7% accept · 7% BigLaw
↑1
107
Illinois Institute of Technology (Kent)
Chicago, Illinois
161
3.72
49.4%
10%
#107
↑1
Illinois Institute of Technology (Kent)
Chicago, Illinois
161 LSAT · 3.72 GPA · 49.4% accept · 10% BigLaw
107
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio
162
3.76
37.1%
13%
#107
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio
162 LSAT · 3.76 GPA · 37.1% accept · 13% BigLaw
↓4
107
Mercer University
Macon, Georgia
157
3.62
43.3%
3%
#107
↓4
Mercer University
Macon, Georgia
157 LSAT · 3.62 GPA · 43.3% accept · 3% BigLaw
115
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, Arkansas
158
3.71
28.0%
4%
#115
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, Arkansas
158 LSAT · 3.71 GPA · 28.0% accept · 4% BigLaw
115
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
162
3.73
31.9%
4%
#115
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
162 LSAT · 3.73 GPA · 31.9% accept · 4% BigLaw
117
University of Wyoming
Laramie, Wyoming
156
3.55
62.0%
1%
#117
University of Wyoming
Laramie, Wyoming
156 LSAT · 3.55 GPA · 62.0% accept · 1% BigLaw
117
Albany Law School Of Union University
Albany, New York
158
3.54
47.6%
2%
#117
Albany Law School Of Union University
Albany, New York
158 LSAT · 3.54 GPA · 47.6% accept · 2% BigLaw
117
West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia
155
3.65
43.8%
3%
#117
West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia
155 LSAT · 3.65 GPA · 43.8% accept · 3% BigLaw
117
Brooklyn Law School
Brooklyn, New York
161
3.59
54.3%
18%
#117
Brooklyn Law School
Brooklyn, New York
161 LSAT · 3.59 GPA · 54.3% accept · 18% BigLaw
121
New York Law School
New York City, New York
157
3.63
52.7%
13%
#121
New York Law School
New York City, New York
157 LSAT · 3.63 GPA · 52.7% accept · 13% BigLaw
121
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, Ohio
155
3.50
36.3%
7%
#121
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, Ohio
155 LSAT · 3.50 GPA · 36.3% accept · 7% BigLaw
↓1
121
University of Mississippi
Oxford, Mississippi
157
3.68
46.2%
6%
#121
↓1
University of Mississippi
Oxford, Mississippi
157 LSAT · 3.68 GPA · 46.2% accept · 6% BigLaw
121
Washburn University
Topeka, Kansas
155
3.68
73.1%
2%
#121
Washburn University
Topeka, Kansas
155 LSAT · 3.68 GPA · 73.1% accept · 2% BigLaw
125
Hofstra University
Hempstead, New York
157
3.65
50.9%
13%
#125
Hofstra University
Hempstead, New York
157 LSAT · 3.65 GPA · 50.9% accept · 13% BigLaw
125
University of New Hampshire
Concord, New Hampshire
155
3.50
60.1%
5%
#125
University of New Hampshire
Concord, New Hampshire
155 LSAT · 3.50 GPA · 60.1% accept · 5% BigLaw
↑9
127
University of Akron
Akron, Ohio
154
3.51
60.8%
3%
#127
↑9
University of Akron
Akron, Ohio
154 LSAT · 3.51 GPA · 60.8% accept · 3% BigLaw
127
Seattle University
Seattle, Washington
159
3.60
53.2%
3%
#127
Seattle University
Seattle, Washington
159 LSAT · 3.60 GPA · 53.2% accept · 3% BigLaw
127
University of Tulsa
Tulsa, Oklahoma
157
3.45
47.8%
1%
#127
University of Tulsa
Tulsa, Oklahoma
157 LSAT · 3.45 GPA · 47.8% accept · 1% BigLaw
127
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, South Dakota
152
3.47
65.6%
1%
#127
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, South Dakota
152 LSAT · 3.47 GPA · 65.6% accept · 1% BigLaw
127
Suffolk University
Boston, Massachusetts
155
3.58
65.3%
12%
#127
Suffolk University
Boston, Massachusetts
155 LSAT · 3.58 GPA · 65.3% accept · 12% BigLaw
127
Howard University
Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
156
3.63
32.0%
39%
#127
Howard University
Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
156 LSAT · 3.63 GPA · 32.0% accept · 39% BigLaw
133
DePaul University
Chicago, Illinois
158
3.61
45.4%
8%
#133
DePaul University
Chicago, Illinois
158 LSAT · 3.61 GPA · 45.4% accept · 8% BigLaw
134
Campbell University
Raleigh, North Carolina
156
3.51
34.4%
2%
#134
Campbell University
Raleigh, North Carolina
156 LSAT · 3.51 GPA · 34.4% accept · 2% BigLaw
134
Loyola University—New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
154
3.47
58.6%
1%
#134
Loyola University—New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
154 LSAT · 3.47 GPA · 58.6% accept · 1% BigLaw
134
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, Kentucky
154
3.41
67.5%
6%
#134
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, Kentucky
154 LSAT · 3.41 GPA · 67.5% accept · 6% BigLaw
134
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, Michigan
156
3.52
47.7%
4%
#134
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, Michigan
156 LSAT · 3.52 GPA · 47.7% accept · 4% BigLaw
138
South Texas College Of Law—Houston
Houston, Texas
155
3.41
38.8%
6%
#138
South Texas College Of Law—Houston
Houston, Texas
155 LSAT · 3.41 GPA · 38.8% accept · 6% BigLaw
139
University of Arkansas, Little Rock
Little Rock , Arkansas
153
3.41
39.2%
0%
#139
University of Arkansas, Little Rock
Little Rock , Arkansas
153 LSAT · 3.41 GPA · 39.2% accept · 0% BigLaw
139
University of Baltimore
Baltimore , Maryland
155
3.45
49.4%
1%
#139
University of Baltimore
Baltimore , Maryland
155 LSAT · 3.45 GPA · 49.4% accept · 1% BigLaw
141
Quinnipiac University
North Haven, Connecticut
155
3.65
61.5%
2%
#141
Quinnipiac University
North Haven, Connecticut
155 LSAT · 3.65 GPA · 61.5% accept · 2% BigLaw
141
Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia
154
3.54
59.1%
2%
#141
Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia
154 LSAT · 3.54 GPA · 59.1% accept · 2% BigLaw
141
Pace University
White Plains, New York
154
3.54
52.4%
6%
#141
Pace University
White Plains, New York
154 LSAT · 3.54 GPA · 52.4% accept · 6% BigLaw
141
University of Idaho
Moscow, Idaho
153
3.54
67.2%
0%
#141
University of Idaho
Moscow, Idaho
153 LSAT · 3.54 GPA · 67.2% accept · 0% BigLaw
141
Gonzaga University
Spokane, Washington
155
3.55
53.6%
2%
#141
Gonzaga University
Spokane, Washington
155 LSAT · 3.55 GPA · 53.6% accept · 2% BigLaw
146
University of Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee
155
3.53
43.8%
1%
#146
University of Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee
155 LSAT · 3.53 GPA · 43.8% accept · 1% BigLaw
146
University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky
157
3.67
64.4%
3%
#146
University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky
157 LSAT · 3.67 GPA · 64.4% accept · 3% BigLaw
148
Creighton University
Omaha, Nebraska
153
3.51
69.6%
3%
#148
Creighton University
Omaha, Nebraska
153 LSAT · 3.51 GPA · 69.6% accept · 3% BigLaw
148
St. Mary's University
San Antonio, Texas
153
3.49
32.5%
0%
#148
St. Mary's University
San Antonio, Texas
153 LSAT · 3.49 GPA · 32.5% accept · 0% BigLaw
↓5
150
Willamette University
Salem , Oregon
154
3.48
66.5%
0%
#150
↓5
Willamette University
Salem , Oregon
154 LSAT · 3.48 GPA · 66.5% accept · 0% BigLaw
150
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, Illinois
150
3.41
55.6%
1%
#150
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, Illinois
150 LSAT · 3.41 GPA · 55.6% accept · 1% BigLaw
150
University of Toledo
Toledo, Ohio
153
3.53
42.2%
0%
#150
University of Toledo
Toledo, Ohio
153 LSAT · 3.53 GPA · 42.2% accept · 0% BigLaw
150+
Below Top 100 — consider school-specific factors over rank
Rankings at this level are almost entirely driven by the model's prior assumptions rather than actual cross-admit data. These schools serve important roles in their regional legal markets, but their relative ordering here should not be used for decision-making. Evaluate each school on its own merits: bar passage, employment in your target market, cost, and program fit.
150+ Below Top 100 — consider school-specific factors over rank
Rankings at this level are almost entirely driven by the model's prior assumptions rather than actual cross-admit data. These schools serve important roles in their regional legal markets, but their relative ordering here should not be used for decision-making. Evaluate each school on its own merits: bar passage, employment in your target market, cost, and program fit.
153
Ave Maria School Of Law
Ave Maria , Florida
155
3.36
53.0%
2%
#153
Ave Maria School Of Law
Ave Maria , Florida
155 LSAT · 3.36 GPA · 53.0% accept · 2% BigLaw
154
Southwestern Law School
Los Angeles, California
157
3.51
39.4%
7%
#154
Southwestern Law School
Los Angeles, California
157 LSAT · 3.51 GPA · 39.4% accept · 7% BigLaw
154
Mitchell Hamline
St Paul, Minnesota
154
3.29
60.4%
2%
#154
Mitchell Hamline
St Paul, Minnesota
154 LSAT · 3.29 GPA · 60.4% accept · 2% BigLaw
156
CUNY
Queens, New York
155
3.54
40.3%
2%
#156
CUNY
Queens, New York
155 LSAT · 3.54 GPA · 40.3% accept · 2% BigLaw
156
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, California
159
3.50
66.3%
20%
#156
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, California
159 LSAT · 3.50 GPA · 66.3% accept · 20% BigLaw
158
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
151
3.56
56.4%
0%
#158
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
151 LSAT · 3.56 GPA · 56.4% accept · 0% BigLaw
158
Elon University
Greensboro, North Carolina
154
3.40
47.9%
2%
#158
Elon University
Greensboro, North Carolina
154 LSAT · 3.40 GPA · 47.9% accept · 2% BigLaw
158
Mississippi College
Jackson, Mississippi
152
3.37
66.3%
2%
#158
Mississippi College
Jackson, Mississippi
152 LSAT · 3.37 GPA · 66.3% accept · 2% BigLaw
161
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, North Dakota
151
3.48
52.2%
0%
#161
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, North Dakota
151 LSAT · 3.48 GPA · 52.2% accept · 0% BigLaw
161
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Dartmouth, Massachusetts
152
3.36
59.9%
0%
#161
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Dartmouth, Massachusetts
152 LSAT · 3.36 GPA · 59.9% accept · 0% BigLaw
163
University of North Texas at Dallas
Dallas, Texas
153
3.41
27.7%
1%
#163
University of North Texas at Dallas
Dallas, Texas
153 LSAT · 3.41 GPA · 27.7% accept · 1% BigLaw
163
University of the Pacific (Mcgeorge)
Sacramento, California
156
3.52
59.5%
5%
#163
University of the Pacific (Mcgeorge)
Sacramento, California
156 LSAT · 3.52 GPA · 59.5% accept · 5% BigLaw
163
Vermont Law School
South Royalton, Vermont
152
3.25
64.7%
1%
#163
Vermont Law School
South Royalton, Vermont
152 LSAT · 3.25 GPA · 64.7% accept · 1% BigLaw
166
New England Law | Boston
Boston, Massachusetts
153
3.37
76.3%
2%
#166
New England Law | Boston
Boston, Massachusetts
153 LSAT · 3.37 GPA · 76.3% accept · 2% BigLaw
166
Western New England University
Springfield, Massachusetts
153
3.27
61.6%
0%
#166
Western New England University
Springfield, Massachusetts
153 LSAT · 3.27 GPA · 61.6% accept · 0% BigLaw
166
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, California
155
3.47
54.5%
13%
#166
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, California
155 LSAT · 3.47 GPA · 54.5% accept · 13% BigLaw
169
University of Illinois—Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
153
3.40
64.1%
6%
#169
University of Illinois—Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
153 LSAT · 3.40 GPA · 64.1% accept · 6% BigLaw
169
Touro College
Central Islip, New York
153
3.35
48.3%
1%
#169
Touro College
Central Islip, New York
153 LSAT · 3.35 GPA · 48.3% accept · 1% BigLaw
169
Widener University—Delaware
Wilmington, Delaware
—
—
66.4%
—
#169
Widener University—Delaware
Wilmington, Delaware
66.4% accept
169
Roger Williams University
Bristol, Rhode Island
150
3.43
67.7%
1%
#169
Roger Williams University
Bristol, Rhode Island
150 LSAT · 3.43 GPA · 67.7% accept · 1% BigLaw
169
Lincoln Memorial
Knoxville, Tennessee
153
3.44
54.3%
2%
#169
Lincoln Memorial
Knoxville, Tennessee
153 LSAT · 3.44 GPA · 54.3% accept · 2% BigLaw
174
Capital University
Columbus, Ohio
151
3.44
72.2%
2%
#174
Capital University
Columbus, Ohio
151 LSAT · 3.44 GPA · 72.2% accept · 2% BigLaw
175
(Part-time) Widener University—Pennsylvania (Commonwealth)
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
152
3.33
66.5%
3%
#175
(Part-time) Widener University—Pennsylvania (Commonwealth)
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
152 LSAT · 3.33 GPA · 66.5% accept · 3% BigLaw
175
University of Puerto Rico
San Juan, Puerto Rico
152
3.77
49.2%
1%
#175
University of Puerto Rico
San Juan, Puerto Rico
152 LSAT · 3.77 GPA · 49.2% accept · 1% BigLaw
↓3
175
Southern Illinois University—Carbondale
Carbondale, Illinois
149
3.38
67.4%
1%
#175
↓3
Southern Illinois University—Carbondale
Carbondale, Illinois
149 LSAT · 3.38 GPA · 67.4% accept · 1% BigLaw
178
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, Florida
155
3.52
56.6%
7%
#178
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, Florida
155 LSAT · 3.52 GPA · 56.6% accept · 7% BigLaw
178
St. Thomas University (Florida)
Miami Gardens, Florida
152
3.42
60.7%
6%
#178
St. Thomas University (Florida)
Miami Gardens, Florida
152 LSAT · 3.42 GPA · 60.7% accept · 6% BigLaw
178
Inter American University School of Law
San Juan, Puerto Rico
144
3.39
54.3%
0%
#178
Inter American University School of Law
San Juan, Puerto Rico
144 LSAT · 3.39 GPA · 54.3% accept · 0% BigLaw
178
University of the District of Columbia
Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
151
3.28
37.1%
2%
#178
University of the District of Columbia
Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
151 LSAT · 3.28 GPA · 37.1% accept · 2% BigLaw
178
Appalachian School of Law
Grundy, Virginia
146
3.20
43.7%
0%
#178
Appalachian School of Law
Grundy, Virginia
146 LSAT · 3.20 GPA · 43.7% accept · 0% BigLaw
178
Florida A&M University
Orlando, Florida
152
3.48
39.6%
6%
#178
Florida A&M University
Orlando, Florida
152 LSAT · 3.48 GPA · 39.6% accept · 6% BigLaw
178
Southern University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
147
3.15
62.9%
2%
#178
Southern University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
147 LSAT · 3.15 GPA · 62.9% accept · 2% BigLaw
178
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
Atlanta, Georgia
152
3.13
45.5%
0%
#178
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
Atlanta, Georgia
152 LSAT · 3.13 GPA · 45.5% accept · 0% BigLaw
178
Texas Southern University
Houston, Texas
150
3.33
35.6%
2%
#178
Texas Southern University
Houston, Texas
150 LSAT · 3.33 GPA · 35.6% accept · 2% BigLaw
178
California Western School Of Law
San Diego, California
155
3.50
55.3%
1%
#178
California Western School Of Law
San Diego, California
155 LSAT · 3.50 GPA · 55.3% accept · 1% BigLaw
178
Ohio Northern University
Ada, Ohio
149
3.34
32.8%
0%
#178
Ohio Northern University
Ada, Ohio
149 LSAT · 3.34 GPA · 32.8% accept · 0% BigLaw
178
Pontifical Catholic University
Ponce, Puerto Rico
139
3.33
44.3%
0%
#178
Pontifical Catholic University
Ponce, Puerto Rico
139 LSAT · 3.33 GPA · 44.3% accept · 0% BigLaw
178
Barry University
Orlando, Florida
150
3.23
60.2%
5%
#178
Barry University
Orlando, Florida
150 LSAT · 3.23 GPA · 60.2% accept · 5% BigLaw
178
Charleston School Of Law
Charleston, South Carolina
154
3.51
50.1%
4%
#178
Charleston School Of Law
Charleston, South Carolina
154 LSAT · 3.51 GPA · 50.1% accept · 4% BigLaw
178
Jones School of Law
Montgomery, Alabama
150
3.33
56.0%
0%
#178
Jones School of Law
Montgomery, Alabama
150 LSAT · 3.33 GPA · 56.0% accept · 0% BigLaw
178
Western Michigan University (Cooley)
Lansing, Michigan
147
3.09
47.6%
2%
#178
Western Michigan University (Cooley)
Lansing, Michigan
147 LSAT · 3.09 GPA · 47.6% accept · 2% BigLaw
178
North Carolina Central University
Durham, North Carolina
151
3.31
32.0%
4%
#178
North Carolina Central University
Durham, North Carolina
151 LSAT · 3.31 GPA · 32.0% accept · 4% BigLaw
178
Western State College Of Law
Irvine, California
152
3.36
48.5%
0%
#178
Western State College Of Law
Irvine, California
152 LSAT · 3.36 GPA · 48.5% accept · 0% BigLaw
195 schools