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Elon University School of Law

Greensboro, North Carolina

Unranked (USNWR 2021)

152
LSAT
3.31
GPA
46.0%
Admit Rate
25th, 50th, 75th lines show admitted class %iles

JD Admissions & Requirements

Data from 2021 admissions cycle

152
LSAT
3.31
GPA
46.0%
Admit Rate

Elon University School of Law is a prestigious JD program located in Greensboro, North Carolina. In the competitive 2021 law school rankings, Elon University School of Law was unranked by US News & World Report, making it a strong option for prospective law students in the current application cycle. For the 2021 admissions cycle, Elon University School of Law has an entering 1L class size of approximately 171 with an acceptance rate of 46.0%, positioning it among the competitive law schools for JD applicants.

Also known as
ELON UNIVERSITY
Law School Applications
919
JD application volume in 2021 cycle
JD Acceptance Rate
46.0%
44th percentile
JD Program Size
171
43rd percentile
JD Tuition Cost
$78k

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Elon University School of Law Law School Admissions Data & Statistics
2021-2022 Cycle Overview
37 applicants
Accepted
1 / 16
Waitlisted
1
Rejected
3
-
Withdrawn
6
-

Admissions Graphs

25th, 50th, 75th lines show admitted class %iles

LSAT Score: Law School Admission Test score (120-180 scale)

GPA: Undergraduate Grade Point Average (0.0-4.3+ scale)

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Selectivity & Competitiveness Trends

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  • LSAT (blue): Shows the 25th/50th/75th percentiles as a shaded band with median line. Hover to see exact values in format: 165/170/175
  • GPA (green): Shows the 25th/50th/75th percentiles as a shaded band with median line. Hover to see exact values in format: 3.45/3.65/3.85
  • Acceptance Rate (orange): Percentage of applicants who received offers (lower = more selective)
  • Applications (purple dashed): Total number of applications received each year

Rising LSAT/GPA medians, narrowing bands, or falling acceptance rates indicate increasing competitiveness. Click legend items to show/hide metrics.

For law school applicants interested in the 2021 admissions cycle at Elon University School of Law, 919 candidates submitted JD applications and 402 received acceptance letters. The law school application process here is moderately selective for prospective students with an acceptance rate of 46.0%.

The JD program at Elon University School of Law enrolls a first-year class of 171 law students each year, with an admissions yield rate of 41.79%. This means that of the 402 applicants who received law school acceptance letters, 168 chose to enroll. Understanding these law school admission statistics can help prospective JD applicants evaluate their chances and plan their application strategy.

For a competitive law school application to Elon University School of Law, students should aim to meet or exceed the median statistics shown below. Meeting these GPA and LSAT targets significantly improves your chances of admission.

JD Admission Requirements & Application Statistics

Admissions Metrics (ABA 509)
Metric Value
Applications
919
28th percentile
Admission Offers 402
Class Size
171
43rd percentile
Acceptance Rate
46.0%
44th percentile
Yield Rate
41.79%
88th percentile
Average Statistics by Decision (LSD)
Metric Rejected All Accepted
LSAT 159.33 155.37 156.63
GPA 2.98 3.33 3.47
Softs T3.5 T3.26 T3.15
Avg Scholarship - - $83,647
* Softs are self-reported ratings (T1-T4) representing non-numeric application factors
LSAT & GPA Statistics (ABA 509)
25th 50th 75th
LSAT
14th percentile
149 152 154
GPA
14th percentile
2.96 3.31 3.57
LSD User Stats
Metric 25th 50th 75th
LSAT 151.0 (+2.0) 154.0 (+2.0) 159.5 (+5.5)
GPA 3.02 (+0.06) 3.4 (+0.09) 3.71 (+0.14)
* Based on 37 self-reported applications
* Green/Red values show difference from ABA 509 data
Application Process Statistics
Avg Days: Sent to Decision 67 days
Avg Days: UR to Decision 42 days
Interview Invite Rate 18.9%
Interview → Acceptance Rate 71.4%

The above statistics show that Elon University School of Law typically admits students with LSAT scores ranging from 149 (25th percentile) to 154 (75th percentile), with a median of 152.

For GPA, admitted students typically have undergraduate GPAs ranging from 2.96 to 3.57, with a median of 3.31.

With an acceptance rate of 46.0%, Elon University School of Law is considered a moderately selective law school in terms of admissions.

What these numbers mean
  • Percentiles: The 25th/50th/75th percentiles show the distribution of scores among admitted students.
  • Applications: Total number of people who applied to this law school.
  • Acceptance Rate: Percentage of applicants who received offers (lower = more selective).
  • Yield Rate: Percentage of admitted students who enrolled (higher = more desirable).

Application Status Data

Elon University School of Law Application Status Data

Application statuses submitted by LSData users

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Elon University School of Law Law School Employment Outcomes

Overview

JD Employment Rate

88.5%
57th percentile

First-Time Bar Pass

67.96%
17th percentile

Median Starting Salary

$55,000
Private Sector
5th percentile

Employment Quality

JD Required

74.6%
49th percentile

BigLaw Placement

2.5%
34th percentile

Federal Clerkships

0.0%
12th percentile

Employment Quality Distribution

Law Firm Employment by Size

Employment Quality Matrix

Employment Type Full-Time
Long-Term
Full-Time
Short-Term
Part-Time
Long-Term
Part-Time
Short-Term
Total % of Grads
Bar Required 91 2 93 76.2%
JD Advantage 14 1 15 12.3%
Professional 0 0.0%
Other 2 1.6%
School-Funded 0 0 0 0.0%
Total Employed 105 3 0 0 110 90.2%
School-Funded: May inflate stats

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

Distribution

Sector Details

Employment Sector % of Graduates National Percentile
Law Firms 47.5%
44th percentile
Judicial Clerkships 7.4%
54th percentile
Government 12.3%
62nd percentile
Public Interest 11.5%
87th percentile
Business 9.8%
45th percentile
Academia 0.8%
36th percentile
Unemployment Rate: 8.2% (graduates actively seeking employment)

Judicial Clerkships

Clerkships by Type

Clerkship Type Graduates % of Class National Rank
Federal 0 0.0%
12th percentile
State/Local 9 7.4%

Federal clerkships are highly prestigious positions that significantly enhance career prospects in litigation and academia.

Bar Examination Performance

First-Time Pass Rate
67.96%
17th percentile
Takers: 103
Passed: 70
vs State Avg -13.8%
Ultimate Pass Rate
78.95%
10th percentile
Takers: 95
Passed: 75
Within 2 years
Jurisdiction Weighted
81.74%
State average for jurisdictions where graduates took the bar
Understanding bar passage metrics

First-time: Immediate readiness indicator

Ultimate: Long-term success within 2 years

vs State: Performance relative to state average

Bar Passage Rates Comparison

Salary Outcomes

Private Sector
Median Salary $55,000
5th percentile
25th Percentile $50,000
12th percentile
Public Sector
Median Salary $49,000
5th percentile

Career Outcomes Summary

Law school tuition at Elon University School of Law is $78k annually (calculated from semester costs). Prospective law students should budget approximately $58k for the total annual cost of attending (including tuition, fees, books, and living expenses).

After completing their JD program at Elon University School of Law, graduates entering private law firms earn a median starting salary of $55,000. JD graduates pursuing public sector legal careers start at approximately $49,000. These post-law school employment outcomes are important factors for evaluating the return on investment for your legal education.

For law school applicants interested in specific legal career paths, it's worth noting that 47.5% of Elon University School of Law JD graduates secure positions at law firms after graduation. Additionally, 7.4% of graduates obtain prestigious judicial clerkships, and 11.5% pursue public interest law careers. Overall, 88.5% of JD graduates were employed at jobs that required a JD within 10 months of graduation.

For JD graduates from Elon University School of Law, the first-time bar exam pass rate is 67.96%. Within two years, 78.95% of graduates ultimately pass the bar exam. The school's first-time pass rate is -13.8% 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.

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