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Law school is a lot like juggling. With chainsaws. While on a unicycle.
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Mitchell Hamline School of Law
St Paul, Minnesota
Unranked (USNWR 2022)
152
LSAT
3.33
GPA
62.4%
Admit Rate
25th, 50th, 75th lines show admitted class %iles
JD Admissions & Requirements
Data from 2022 admissions cycle
152
LSAT
3.33
GPA
62.4%
Admit Rate
Mitchell Hamline School of Law is a prestigious JD program located in St Paul, Minnesota. In the competitive 2022 law school rankings, Mitchell Hamline 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, Mitchell Hamline School of Law has an entering 1L class size of approximately 350 with an acceptance rate of 62.4%, positioning it among the competitive law schools for JD applicants.
Also known as
MITCHELL|HAMLINE
Law School Applications
949
JD application volume in 2022 cycle
JD Acceptance Rate
62.4%
JD Program Size
350
JD Tuition Cost
-
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Wisdom from Mitchell Hamline School of Law Admits
3.26 / 162 • DePaul University • 5 months ago
I genuinely had no idea if I could even get into law school, but its possible!
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3.0 / 148 • Mitchell Hamline • 5 months ago
Do the right thing Be kind to others Help those who cannot help themselves
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2.85 / 162 • Temple University • 5 months ago
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2.7 / 154 • Elon University • 5 months ago
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Mitchell Hamline School of Law Law School Admissions Data & Statistics
2022-2023 Cycle Overview
35 applicants
Accepted
3
/
18
Waitlisted
0
Rejected
1
-
Withdrawn
11
-
Admissions Graphs
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25th, 50th, 75th lines show admitted class %iles
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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
How to interpret this chart:
- 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 2022 admissions cycle at Mitchell Hamline School of Law, 949 candidates submitted JD applications and 616 received acceptance letters. The law school application process here is moderately selective for prospective students with an acceptance rate of 62.4%.
The JD program at Mitchell Hamline School of Law enrolls a first-year class of 350 law students each year, with an admissions yield rate of 55.36%. This means that of the 616 applicants who received law school acceptance letters, 341 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 Mitchell Hamline 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 |
949
|
| Admission Offers | 616 |
| Class Size |
350
|
| Acceptance Rate |
62.4%
|
| Yield Rate |
55.36%
|
| Average Statistics by Decision (LSD) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Metric | Rejected | All | Accepted |
| LSAT | 145.0 | 156.97 | 157.25 |
| GPA | 3.1 | 3.3 | 3.25 |
| Softs | T2.0 | T3.1 | T3.16 |
| Avg Scholarship | - | - | $80,202 |
* Softs are self-reported ratings (T1-T4) representing non-numeric application factors
| LSAT & GPA Statistics (ABA 509) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | 50th | 75th | |
|
LSAT
|
149 | 152 | 155 |
|
GPA
|
2.97 | 3.33 | 3.57 |
| LSD User Stats | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Metric | 25th | 50th | 75th |
| LSAT | 151.75 (+2.75) | 155.5 (+3.5) | 162.0 (+7.0) |
| GPA | 3.0 (+0.03) | 3.37 (+0.04) | 3.57 (0.0) |
* Based on 35 self-reported applications
* Green/Red values show difference from ABA 509 data
* Green/Red values show difference from ABA 509 data
| Application Process Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Avg Days: Sent to Decision | 46 days |
| Avg Days: UR to Decision | 24 days |
| Interview Invite Rate | 0.0% |
| Interview → Acceptance Rate | - |
The above statistics show that Mitchell Hamline School of Law typically admits students with LSAT scores ranging from 149 (25th percentile) to 155 (75th percentile), with a median of 152.
For GPA, admitted students typically have undergraduate GPAs ranging from 2.97 to 3.57, with a median of 3.33.
With an acceptance rate of 62.4%, Mitchell Hamline 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
Mitchell Hamline School of Law Application Status Data
Application statuses submitted by LSData users
Showing 35 apps
Mitchell Hamline School of Law Law School Employment Outcomes
Overview
JD Employment Rate
78.1%
First-Time Bar Pass
59.55%
Median Starting Salary
-
Private Sector
Employment Quality
JD Required
53.2%
BigLaw Placement
1.5%
Federal Clerkships
0.3%
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 ★ | 177 | 27 | — | — | 204 | 61.3% |
| JD Advantage | 47 | 9 | — | — | 56 | 16.8% |
| Professional | — | — | — | — | 39 | 11.7% |
| Other | — | — | — | — | 3 | 0.9% |
| School-Funded | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total Employed | 224 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 302 | 90.7% |
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 | 32.4% |
|
| Judicial Clerkships | 16.2% |
|
| Government | 10.2% |
|
| Public Interest | 7.5% |
|
| Business | 21.6% |
|
| Academia | 1.5% |
|
Unemployment Rate: 5.4%
(graduates actively seeking employment)
Judicial Clerkships
Clerkships by Type
| Clerkship Type | Graduates | % of Class | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal | 1 | 0.3% |
|
| State/Local | 53 | 15.9% | — |
Federal clerkships are highly prestigious positions that significantly enhance career prospects in litigation and academia.
Bar Examination Performance
First-Time Pass Rate
59.55%
Takers:
309
Passed:
184
vs State Avg
-18.6%
Ultimate Pass Rate
84.45%
Takers:
283
Passed:
239
Within 2 years
Jurisdiction Weighted
78.18%
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
No data available
Public Sector
No data available
Career Outcomes Summary
Law school tuition at Mitchell Hamline School of Law is - annually (calculated from semester costs). Prospective law students should budget approximately - for the total annual cost of attending (including tuition, fees, books, and living expenses).
For JD graduates from Mitchell Hamline School of Law, the first-time bar exam pass rate is 59.55%. Within two years, 84.45% of graduates ultimately pass the bar exam. The school's first-time pass rate is -18.6% 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.