Stanford University
#1Location: Stanford, California
- LSAT Median
- 172
- GPA Median
- 3.91
- Acceptance Rate
- 6%
- Class Size
- 184
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21 Best Law Schools in California 2025
Explore 21 ABA-accredited law schools in California with comprehensive data on rankings, admissions statistics, and outcomes.
21
Law Schools
6
Top 50 Ranked
34%
Avg. Acceptance Rate
University of California—Los Angeles
#12Location: Los Angeles, California
- LSAT Median
- 170
- GPA Median
- 3.95
- Acceptance Rate
- 16%
- Class Size
- 315
University of California—Berkeley
#13Location: Berkeley, California
- LSAT Median
- 169
- GPA Median
- 3.83
- Acceptance Rate
- 14%
- Class Size
- 384
University of Southern California
#26Location: Los Angeles, California
- LSAT Median
- 168
- GPA Median
- 3.82
- Acceptance Rate
- 13%
- Class Size
- 212
University of California—Irvine
#38Location: Irvine, California
- LSAT Median
- 163
- GPA Median
- 3.57
- Acceptance Rate
- 25%
- Class Size
- 229
University of California—Davis
#50Location: Davis, California
- LSAT Median
- 163
- GPA Median
- 3.72
- Acceptance Rate
- 33%
- Class Size
- 196
Pepperdine University
#55Location: Malibu , California
- LSAT Median
- 161
- GPA Median
- 3.66
- Acceptance Rate
- 30%
- Class Size
- 191
University of San Diego
#57Location: San Diego, California
- LSAT Median
- 161
- GPA Median
- 3.74
- Acceptance Rate
- 34%
- Class Size
- 254
Loyola Marymount University—Los Angeles
#71Location: Los Angeles, California
- LSAT Median
- 161
- GPA Median
- 3.64
- Acceptance Rate
- 29%
- Class Size
- 350
University of California (Hastings)
#88Location: San Francisco, California
- LSAT Median
- 160
- GPA Median
- 3.63
- Acceptance Rate
- 38%
- Class Size
- 390
Chapman University
#104Location: Orange, California
- LSAT Median
- 161
- GPA Median
- 3.63
- Acceptance Rate
- 29%
- Class Size
- 139
Southwestern Law School
#154Location: Los Angeles, California
- LSAT Median
- 155
- GPA Median
- 3.48
- Acceptance Rate
- 39%
- Class Size
- 416
Santa Clara University
#156Location: Santa Clara, California
- LSAT Median
- 158
- GPA Median
- 3.42
- Acceptance Rate
- 52%
- Class Size
- 203
University of the Pacific (Mcgeorge)
#163Location: Sacramento, California
- LSAT Median
- 153
- GPA Median
- 3.35
- Acceptance Rate
- 63%
- Class Size
- 176
University of San Francisco
#166Location: San Francisco, California
- LSAT Median
- 153
- GPA Median
- 3.46
- Acceptance Rate
- 55%
- Class Size
- 158
California Western School Of Law
#178Location: San Diego, California
- LSAT Median
- 153
- GPA Median
- 3.38
- Acceptance Rate
- 55%
- Class Size
- 226
Western State College Of Law
#178Location: Irvine, California
- LSAT Median
- 148
- GPA Median
- 3.17
- Acceptance Rate
- 41%
- Class Size
- 23
Golden Gate University
Location: San Francisco, California
- LSAT Median
- 150
- GPA Median
- 3.02
- Acceptance Rate
- 55%
- Class Size
- 141
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Location: San Diego, California
- LSAT Median
- 147
- GPA Median
- 2.80
- Acceptance Rate
- 40%
- Class Size
- 59
University of La Verne College of Law
Location: Ontario, California
- LSAT Median
- 150
- GPA Median
- 2.98
- Acceptance Rate
- 41%
- Class Size
- 99
Whittier Law School
Location: Costa Mesa, California
- LSAT Median
- 0
- GPA Median
- 0.00
- Acceptance Rate
- 0%
- Class Size
- 0
Law School Admissions in California
California offers 21 excellent opportunities for aspiring lawyers to pursue their JD degrees. With an average acceptance rate of 34%, law schools in California range from highly competitive to more accessible institutions. The median LSAT score across all California law schools is 151, with a median GPA of 3.34.
California is home to 6 law schools ranked in the top 50 nationally, making it an attractive destination for legal education. Whether you're looking for prestigious programs in major cities or more affordable options in smaller communities, California's law schools offer diverse paths to a legal career.
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