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Rutgers Law School
Track decisions and applicant data for the 2023-2024 cycle — 306 applicants reporting.
23-24 · selected
22-23 · previous
ABA 509 (2023): 3,251 apps · 1,264 offers · 401 enrolled · 38.88% acceptance rate
Detailed Breakdown
Accepted · 170 total (incl. 5 from waitlist) · 10.6% yield
Waitlist · 56 total · 8.9% accepted off WL
Admissions Data
| LSAT & GPA Statistics | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | 50th | 75th | |
|
LSAT
(ABA · 2023)
50th percentile
|
154 | 157 | 160 |
| LSAT (LSD) | 155 | 159 | 163 |
|
GPA
(ABA · 2023)
52nd percentile
|
3.37 | 3.60 | 3.81 |
| GPA (LSD) | 3.2 | 3.51 | 3.75 |
| Average Statistics by Decision (LSD) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Metric | Rejected | All | Accepted |
| LSAT | 151.38 | 159.27 | 161.83 |
| GPA | 3.2 | 3.46 | 3.55 |
| Softs | T3.07 | T3.27 | T3.27 |
| Avg $ | - | - | $83,750 |
| Admissions Metrics (ABA 509) | |
|---|---|
| Metric | Value |
| Applications |
3251
82nd percentile
|
| Admission Offers | 1264 |
| Class Size |
401
96th percentile
|
| Acceptance Rate |
38.88%
59th percentile
|
| Yield Rate |
30.85%
57th percentile
|
| Application Process Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Avg Days: Sent to Decision | 49 days |
| Avg Days: UR to Decision | 37 days |
| Interview Invite Rate | 0.7% |
| Interview → Acceptance Rate | 50.0% |
Decision Timing
Selected Cycle (2023-2024) decisions (solid) vs. 114 decisions from Previous Cycle (2022-2023) (faded). Click the previous cycle in the legend to toggle.
Where Is Rutgers Law School Trending?
Historical LSAT, GPA, and acceptance rate data from ABA 509 reports. Rising medians or falling acceptance rates indicate increasing competitiveness.
LSAT and GPA bands show 25th/50th/75th percentiles; acceptance rate is lower = more selective. Click legend items to show/hide metrics.
Overview
Employment outcomes data from ABA 509 disclosures is shown below.
JD Employment Rate
First-Time Bar Pass
Median Starting Salary
Employment Quality
JD Required
BigLaw Placement
Federal Clerkships
School-Funded Positions
Employment Quality Distribution
Law Firm Employment by Size
Employment Quality Matrix
Bar Required ★ 330 (82.3% of class)
JD Advantage 28 (7.0% of class)
Professional 9 (2.2% of class)
Other 3 (0.7% of class)
School-Funded 1 (0.2% of class)
| Employment Type | Full-Time Long-Term |
Full-Time Short-Term |
Part-Time Long-Term |
Part-Time Short-Term |
Total | % of Grads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Required ★ | 325 | 5 | — | — | 330 | 82.3% |
| JD Advantage | 22 | 6 | — | — | 28 | 7.0% |
| Professional | — | — | — | — | 9 | 2.2% |
| Other | — | — | — | — | 3 | 0.7% |
| School-Funded | 1 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0.2% |
| Total Employed | 348 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 371 | 92.5% |
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
Sector Details
| Sector | % of Graduates | National Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Law Firms | 37.2% |
12th percentile
|
| Judicial Clerkships | 36.4% |
99th percentile
|
| Government | 6.7% |
15th percentile
|
| Public Interest | 4.7% |
14th percentile
|
| Business | 7.0% |
45th percentile
|
| Academia | 0.7% |
31st percentile
|
Clerkships by Type
| Type | Graduates | % of Class | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal | 5 | 1.2% |
43rd percentile
|
| State/Local | 141 | 35.2% | — |
Federal clerkships enhance careers in litigation and academia.
Bar Exam Performance
| Metric | Rate | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| First-Time Pass | 68.73% |
27th percentile
|
| Ultimate Pass | 89.8% |
37th percentile
|
| Jurisdiction Weighted | 72.67% | — |
Salary Outcomes
Private Sector
Public Sector
Career Outcomes Summary
Law school tuition at Rutgers Law School is $86k annually (calculated from semester costs). Prospective law students should budget approximately $63k for the total annual cost of attending (including tuition, fees, books, and living expenses).
For JD graduates from Rutgers Law School, the first-time bar exam pass rate is 68.73%. Within two years, 89.8% of graduates ultimately pass the bar exam. The school's first-time pass rate is -3.9% 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.
Cost of Attendance
Annual Tuition
Annual Fees
Cost of Living
Scholarship & Grant Aid
Students Receiving Grants
Median Grant
Grant Range (25th–75th)
Grant Distribution
Conditional Scholarships
Admissions Contact
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Rutgers Law School is a prestigious JD program located in Camden, New Jersey. According to the 2023 ABA 509 Report, Rutgers Law School has an entering 1L class size of approximately 401 with an acceptance rate of 38.88%, positioning it among the competitive law schools for JD applicants.