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Liberty University School of Law

Lynchburg, Virginia

Unranked (USNWR 2022)

152
LSAT
3.49
GPA
57.8%
Admit Rate
25th, 50th, 75th lines show admitted class %iles

JD Admissions & Requirements

Data from 2022 admissions cycle

152
LSAT
3.49
GPA
57.8%
Admit Rate

Liberty University School of Law is a prestigious JD program located in Lynchburg, Virginia. In the competitive 2022 law school rankings, Liberty 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 2022 admissions cycle, Liberty University School of Law has an entering 1L class size of approximately 125 with an acceptance rate of 57.8%, positioning it among the competitive law schools for JD applicants.

Also known as
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
Law School Applications
533
JD application volume in 2022 cycle
JD Acceptance Rate
57.8%
23rd percentile
JD Program Size
125
21st percentile
JD Tuition Cost
$78k

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Liberty University School of Law Law School Admissions Data & Statistics
2022-2023 Cycle Overview
17 applicants
Accepted
0 / 5
Waitlisted
0
Rejected
1
-
Withdrawn
8
-

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

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For law school applicants interested in the 2022 admissions cycle at Liberty University School of Law, 533 candidates submitted JD applications and 294 received acceptance letters. The law school application process here is moderately selective for prospective students with an acceptance rate of 57.8%.

The JD program at Liberty University School of Law enrolls a first-year class of 125 law students each year, with an admissions yield rate of 41.5%. This means that of the 294 applicants who received law school acceptance letters, 122 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 Liberty 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
533
9th percentile
Admission Offers 294
Class Size
125
21st percentile
Acceptance Rate
57.8%
23rd percentile
Yield Rate
41.5%
90th percentile
Average Statistics by Decision (LSD)
Metric Rejected All Accepted
LSAT 145.0 155.88 155.33
GPA 3.24 3.35 3.4
Softs T4.0 T3.15 T3.2
Avg Scholarship - - $86,282
* Softs are self-reported ratings (T1-T4) representing non-numeric application factors
LSAT & GPA Statistics (ABA 509)
25th 50th 75th
LSAT
19th percentile
150 152 155
GPA
42nd percentile
3.19 3.49 3.74
LSD User Stats
Metric 25th 50th 75th
LSAT 152.0 (+2.0) 156.0 (+4.0) 160.0 (+5.0)
GPA 3.14 (-0.05) 3.34 (-0.15) 3.56 (-0.18)
* Based on 17 self-reported applications
* Green/Red values show difference from ABA 509 data
Application Process Statistics
Avg Days: Sent to Decision 27 days
Avg Days: UR to Decision 21 days
Interview Invite Rate 0.0%
Interview → Acceptance Rate -

The above statistics show that Liberty University School of Law typically admits students with LSAT scores ranging from 150 (25th percentile) to 155 (75th percentile), with a median of 152.

For GPA, admitted students typically have undergraduate GPAs ranging from 3.19 to 3.74, with a median of 3.49.

With an acceptance rate of 57.8%, Liberty 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

Liberty University School of Law Application Status Data

Application statuses submitted by LSData users

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Liberty University School of Law Law School Employment Outcomes

Overview

JD Employment Rate

73.9%
12th percentile

First-Time Bar Pass

-

Median Starting Salary

$60,000
Private Sector
7th percentile

Employment Quality

JD Required

63.8%
18th percentile

BigLaw Placement

0.0%
5th percentile

Federal Clerkships

0.0%
9th 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 44 2 46 66.7%
JD Advantage 4 1 5 7.2%
Professional 8 11.6%
Other 0 0.0%
School-Funded 0 0 0 0.0%
Total Employed 48 3 0 0 59 85.5%
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 34.8%
11th percentile
Judicial Clerkships 7.2%
51st percentile
Government 15.9%
81st percentile
Public Interest 5.8%
25th percentile
Business 14.5%
85th percentile
Academia 7.2%
99th percentile

Judicial Clerkships

Clerkships by Type

Clerkship Type Graduates % of Class National Rank
Federal 0 0.0%
9th percentile
State/Local 5 7.2%

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

Bar Examination Performance

Salary Outcomes

Private Sector
Median Salary $60,000
7th percentile
25th Percentile $50,000
9th percentile
Public Sector
Median Salary $57,798
47th percentile

Career Outcomes Summary

Law school tuition at Liberty University School of Law is $78k annually (calculated from semester costs). Prospective law students should budget approximately $60k for the total annual cost of attending (including tuition, fees, books, and living expenses).

After completing their JD program at Liberty University School of Law, graduates entering private law firms earn a median starting salary of $60,000. JD graduates pursuing public sector legal careers start at approximately $57,798. 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 34.8% of Liberty University School of Law JD graduates secure positions at law firms after graduation. Additionally, 7.2% of graduates obtain prestigious judicial clerkships, and 5.8% pursue public interest law careers. Overall, 73.9% of JD graduates were employed at jobs that required a JD within 10 months of graduation.

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