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Boston University Law School (BU)
Track decisions and applicant data for the 2018-2019 cycle — 172 applicants reporting.
18-19 · selected
17-18 · previous
ABA 509 (2018): 5,876 apps · 1,520 offers · 284 enrolled · 25.87% acceptance rate
Detailed Breakdown
Accepted · 64 total · 3.1% yield
Waitlist · 27 total
Admissions Data
| LSAT & GPA Statistics | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | 50th | 75th | |
|
LSAT
(ABA · 2018)
91st percentile
|
160 | 166 | 167 |
| LSAT (LSD) | 162 | 166 | 168 |
|
GPA
(ABA · 2018)
85th percentile
|
3.49 | 3.74 | 3.84 |
| GPA (LSD) | 3.4 | 3.66 | 3.84 |
| Average Statistics by Decision (LSD) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Metric | Rejected | All | Accepted |
| LSAT | 160.38 | 165.31 | 167.64 |
| GPA | 3.41 | 3.61 | 3.7 |
| Softs | T2.88 | T3.24 | T3.21 |
| Avg $ | - | - | $108,545 |
| Admissions Metrics (ABA 509) | |
|---|---|
| Metric | Value |
| Applications |
5876
96th percentile
|
| Admission Offers | 1520 |
| Class Size |
284
88th percentile
|
| Acceptance Rate |
25.87%
88th percentile
|
| Yield Rate |
18.42%
8th percentile
|
| Application Process Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Avg Days: Sent to Decision | 53 days |
| Avg Days: UR to Decision | - |
| Interview Invite Rate | 0.0% |
| Interview → Acceptance Rate | - |
Decision Timing
Selected Cycle (2018-2019) decisions (solid) vs. 368 decisions from Previous Cycle (2017-2018) (faded). Click the previous cycle in the legend to toggle.
Where Is Boston University Law School Trending?
Historical LSAT, GPA, and acceptance rate data from ABA 509 reports. Rising medians or falling acceptance rates indicate increasing competitiveness.
LSAT and GPA bands show 25th/50th/75th percentiles; acceptance rate is lower = more selective. Click legend items to show/hide metrics.
Overview
Employment outcomes data from ABA 509 disclosures is shown below.
JD Employment Rate
First-Time Bar Pass
Median Starting Salary
Employment Quality
JD Required
BigLaw Placement
Federal Clerkships
School-Funded Positions
Employment Quality Distribution
Law Firm Employment by Size
Employment Quality Matrix
Bar Required ★ 190 (84.1% of class)
JD Advantage 9 (4.0% of class)
Professional 2 (0.9% of class)
Other 0 (0.0% of class)
School-Funded 9 (4.0% of class)
| Employment Type | Full-Time Long-Term |
Full-Time Short-Term |
Part-Time Long-Term |
Part-Time Short-Term |
Total | % of Grads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Required ★ | 182 | 8 | — | — | 190 | 84.1% |
| JD Advantage | 5 | 4 | — | — | 9 | 4.0% |
| Professional | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0.9% |
| Other | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0.0% |
| School-Funded | 9 | 0 | — | — | 9 | 4.0% |
| Total Employed | 196 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 210 | 92.9% |
Generally, if you attend law school, you want to secure a bar-required position. However, at prestigious institutions, students may target specific JD advantage positions such as private equity or elite consulting roles.
Employment by Sector
Sector Details
| Sector | % of Graduates | National Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Law Firms | 60.6% |
88th percentile
|
| Judicial Clerkships | 7.1% |
49th percentile
|
| Government | 8.8% |
24th percentile
|
| Public Interest | 8.0% |
87th percentile
|
| Business | 8.4% |
26th percentile
|
| Academia | 0.0% |
0th percentile
|
Clerkships by Type
| Type | Graduates | % of Class | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal | 6 | 2.7% |
68th percentile
|
| State/Local | 10 | 4.4% | — |
Federal clerkships enhance careers in litigation and academia.
Bar Exam Performance
| Metric | Rate | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| First-Time Pass | 87.91% |
80th percentile
|
| Ultimate Pass | 96.6% |
88th percentile
|
| Jurisdiction Weighted | 79.25% | — |
Salary Outcomes
Private Sector
Public Sector
Career Outcomes Summary
Law school tuition at Boston University Law School is $110k annually (calculated from semester costs). Prospective law students should budget approximately $39k for the total annual cost of attending (including tuition, fees, books, and living expenses).
For JD graduates from Boston University Law School, the first-time bar exam pass rate is 87.91%. Within two years, 96.6% of graduates ultimately pass the bar exam. The school's first-time pass rate is +8.7% compared to the weighted state average. These bar passage metrics are important indicators of how well the law school prepares its students for this crucial professional licensing examination.
Cost of Attendance
Annual Tuition
Cost of Living
Scholarship & Grant Aid
Students Receiving Grants
Median Grant
Grant Range (25th–75th)
Grant Distribution
Conditional Scholarships
This school reports no conditional scholarships.
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Boston University Law School , commonly known as BU, is a prestigious JD program located in Boston, Massachusetts. According to the 2018 ABA 509 Report, Boston University Law School has an entering 1L class size of approximately 284 with an acceptance rate of 25.87%, positioning it among the competitive law schools for JD applicants.