What does HLS stand for?

HLS stands for Harvard University, a law school located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

What LSAT score do I need for Harvard Law School?

LSAT requirements for Harvard Law School vary by cycle. Visit our school page for the latest admissions data.

What GPA do I need for Harvard Law School?

GPA requirements for Harvard Law School vary by cycle. Visit our school page for the latest admissions data.

What is Harvard Law School's acceptance rate?

Acceptance rate data for Harvard Law School varies by cycle. Visit our school page for current statistics.

Harvard University (HLS) Acceptance Rate, LSAT & GPA

Harvard Law School Admissions Overview

Key admissions statistics from the 2018 ABA 509 report.

Acceptance Rate

12.86%

Applications

7551

Class Size

566

Median LSAT

173

25th–75th: 170–175

Median GPA

3.90

25th–75th: 3.80–3.97

Harvard Law School Employment Outcomes

Employment and bar passage data from ABA 509 disclosures.

JD Employment Rate

96.7%

Bar Pass Rate

97.86%

Harvard Law School Financial Overview

Scholarship & Grant Aid

Students Receiving Grants

46%

9th percentile

Median Grant

$24,430

Grant Range (25th–75th)

$15,330 – $34,630

Grant Distribution

31%

14%

< Half Tuition: 31.0%

Half to Full: 14.0%

Conditional Scholarships

This school reports no conditional scholarships.

Admissions Contact

https://hls.harvard.edu/dept/jdadmissions/ jdadmiss@law.harvard.edu 617-495-1551

Also known as

HARVARD UNIVERSITY HLS

Wisdom from Harvard Law School Admits

olivebranch

4.0 / 174 • Harvard University • 8 months ago

LSAT: 167 -> 168 -> 174 I used LSAT Demon + The Loophole (highly recommend both) GPA: ...

DrunkSpuriousRat

4.27 / 170 • Harvard University • 11 months ago

Good luck y’all

elliotwoods

3.97 / 178 • Yale University • 11 months ago

Genuinely shocked and so honored by the results I’ve received this cycle. Coming in, I could...

Goff

4.0 / 176 • Harvard University • 7 months ago

good luck y’all, I believe in you

FuzzyMightyCloud

3.97 / 172 • Harvard University • 11 months ago

Sometimes you just have to put all your eggs in one basket.

Harvard Law School (HLS)

Harvard Law School Admissions Overview

Harvard Law School Employment Outcomes

Scholarship & Grant Aid

Students Receiving Grants

Median Grant

Grant Range (25th–75th)

Grant Distribution

Conditional Scholarships

Admissions Contact

Wisdom from Harvard Law School Admits