Law School Trends
A decade of ABA 509 data showing how legal education is changing over time.
Total Applications
517,127
+22.2% YoY
2025 data
Total Enrolled
42,817
+7.9% YoY
1L class size
Avg Acceptance Rate
35.9%
-13.5% YoY
across all schools
Admissions Trends
Application volume and enrollment across all ABA-accredited law schools.
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LSAT and GPA medians
Average of school medians.
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Employment Outcomes
Where law graduates are finding jobs. Shows average employment rates by sector.
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Bar Passage Rates
National average first-time and ultimate bar passage rates.
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Financial Trends
Average tuition costs and how they compare to starting salaries.
Tuition Over Time
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Diversity & Demographics
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Data source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures
Includes data from 9 years (2017 - 2025)
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