What GPA do I need for St. John's Law School?

The median GPA for St. John's Law School is 3.74. The 25th-75th percentile range is 3.50-3.85.

What is St. John's Law School's acceptance rate?

St. John's Law School's acceptance rate is 30.6%. This rate may vary by application cycle.

St. John's University - Admissions, Stats & Reviews

Q: What LSAT score do I need for St. John's Law School?

The median LSAT score for St. John's Law School is 162. The 25th-75th percentile range is 154-164.

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What's Happening This Cycle?

Track decisions and applicant data for the 2024-2025 cycle — 604 applicants reporting.

Attending Accepted (deciding) Accepted (withdrew) Rejected Withdrew Unknown Outcome

24-25 selected

34.6%

14.6%

8.3%

42.5%

waitlist (205)

10.2%

2.9%

2.4%

84.4%

24-25 · selected

23-24 previous

42.7%

9.5%

7.3%

40.6%

waitlist (109)

9.2%

2.8%

3.7%

84.4%

23-24 · previous

ABA 509 (2024): 3,245 apps · 993 offers · 241 enrolled · 30.6% acceptance rate

209 accepted (15 attending) +39 88 rejected +50 50 withdrew +21 257 unknown +95

Detailed Breakdown

Accepted · 209 total (incl. 21 from waitlist) · 7.2% yield

Attending 15 7.2% Still deciding 107 51.2% Withdrew 87 41.6%

Waitlist · 205 total · 10.2% accepted off WL

Accepted off WL 21 10.2% Still waiting 173 84.4% Withdrew 5 2.4% Rejected 6 2.9%

Admissions Data

LSAT & GPA Statistics
	25th	50th	75th
LSAT (ABA · 2024) 70th percentile	154	162	164
LSAT (LSD)	157	162	166
GPA (ABA · 2024) 58th percentile	3.50	3.74	3.85
GPA (LSD)	3.33	3.6	3.81

LSD data based on 604 self-reported applications

Average Statistics by Decision (LSD)
Metric	Rejected	All	Accepted
LSAT	155.41	161.57	165.04
GPA	3.31	3.53	3.66
Softs	T3.26	T3.3	T3.26
Avg $	-	-	$146,100

* Softs are self-reported ratings (T1-T4)

Admissions Metrics (ABA 509)
Metric	Value
Applications	3245 80th percentile
Admission Offers	993
Class Size	241 75th percentile
Acceptance Rate	30.6% 72nd percentile
Yield Rate	23.97% 20th percentile

Application Process Statistics
Avg Days: Sent to Decision	77 days
Avg Days: UR to Decision	26 days
Interview Invite Rate	4.3%
Interview → Acceptance Rate	42.3%

Decision Timing

Selected Cycle (2024-2025) decisions (solid) vs. 261 decisions from Previous Cycle (2023-2024) (faded). Click the previous cycle in the legend to toggle.

Where Is St. John's 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.

Will I Get a Job? — St. John's Law School Employment Outcomes

Overview

92.5% of St. John's Law School graduates secured JD-required employment, with a median private sector salary of $118,500 and a 87.1% first-time bar passage rate (2024 ABA 509 data).

JD Employment Rate

92.5%

67th percentile

First-Time Bar Pass

87.1%

76th percentile

Median Starting Salary

$118,500

Private Sector

69th percentile

Employment Quality

JD Required

84.2%

59th percentile

BigLaw Placement

15.8%

71st percentile

Federal Clerkships

2.6%

65th percentile

Employment Quality Distribution

Law Firm Employment by Size

Employment Quality Matrix

Bar Required ★ 223 (84.2% of class)

FTLT (Full-Time Long-Term) 223

FTST (Full-Time Short-Term) 0

JD Advantage 22 (8.3% of class)

FTLT (Full-Time Long-Term) 21

FTST (Full-Time Short-Term) 1

Professional 2 (0.8% of class)

Other 0 (0.0% of class)

School-Funded 0 (0.0% of class)

FTLT (Full-Time Long-Term) 0

FTST (Full-Time Short-Term) 0

Total Employed 247 (93.2% 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 ★	223	0	—	—	223	84.2%
JD Advantage	21	1	—	—	22	8.3%
Professional	—	—	—	—	2	0.8%
Other	—	—	—	—	0	0.0%
School-Funded	0	0	—	—	0	0.0%
Total Employed	244	1	0	0	247	93.2%

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

Sector Details

Sector	% of Graduates	National Percentile
Law Firms	54.7%	57th percentile
Judicial Clerkships	4.5%	32nd percentile
Government	16.6%	77th percentile
Public Interest	7.5%	41st percentile
Business	9.8%	84th percentile
Academia	0.0%	0th percentile

Unemployment: 6.0% (seeking employment)

Clerkships by Type

Type	Graduates	% of Class	National Rank
Federal	7	2.6%	65th percentile
State/Local	5	1.9%	—

Federal clerkships enhance careers in litigation and academia.

Bar Exam Performance

Metric	Rate	Percentile
First-Time Pass	87.1%	76th percentile
Ultimate Pass	97.38%	86th percentile
Jurisdiction Weighted	82.59%	—

Takers: 248 Passed: 216 State avg: 82.59% vs State: +4.5%

Salary Outcomes

Private Sector

Median Salary $118,500

69th percentile

25th Percentile $85,000

73rd percentile

Public Sector

Median Salary $75,000

91st percentile

Career Outcomes Summary

Law school tuition at St. John's Law School is $145k annually (calculated from semester costs). Prospective law students should budget approximately $64k for the total annual cost of attending (including tuition, fees, books, and living expenses).

After completing their JD program at St. John's Law School, graduates entering private law firms earn a median starting salary of $118,500. JD graduates pursuing public sector legal careers start at approximately $75,000. 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 54.7% of St. John's Law School JD graduates secure positions at law firms after graduation. Additionally, 4.5% of graduates obtain prestigious judicial clerkships, and 7.5% pursue public interest law careers. Overall, 92.5% of JD graduates were employed at jobs that required a JD within 10 months of graduation.

For JD graduates from St. John's Law School, the first-time bar exam pass rate is 87.1%. Within two years, 97.38% of graduates ultimately pass the bar exam. The school's first-time pass rate is +4.5% 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.

St. John's Law School Financial Overview

Cost of Attendance

Annual Tuition

$72,630

92nd percentile

Annual Fees

$1,506

Cost of Living

$32,053

77th percentile

3-Year Estimated Total $318,567

Scholarship & Grant Aid

Students Receiving Grants

80%

39th percentile

Median Grant

$70,170

Grant Range (25th–75th)

$30,000 – $70,170

Grant Distribution

28%

52%

< Half Tuition: 28.0%

Half to Full: 52.0%

Conditional Scholarships

This school reports no conditional scholarships.

Admissions Contact

https://www.stjohns.edu/law/jd-admissions lawinfo@stjohns.edu 718-990-6600

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Wisdom from St. John's Law School Admits

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splitter27

3.3 / 166 • St. John's University • 3 months ago

Will be sure to update this later in the cycle!

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Legalmango123

3.6 / 164 • St. John's University • 8 months ago

Don’t forget to follow your initial intentions

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FlumbusCrumplehorn

3.9 / 155 • St. John's University • 6 months ago

You don’t need a 170 LSAT to go to a good law school. That being said, a higher LSAT would...

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peppermintgirly

3.93 / 154 • St. John's University • 8 months ago

it’ll all work out! don’t let people on these forums make you feel inferior. best of luck!

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PositiveManifestations

3.92 / 163 • St. John's University • 8 months ago

keep summer lovin’

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Arvilla

3.83 / 168 • St. John's University • 8 months ago

Take the LSAT at least twice. Even if you liked your first score. It WILL improve.

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About St. John's Law School admissions

St. John's Law School is a prestigious JD program located in Queens, New York. In the competitive 2024 law school rankings, St. John's Law School was ranked 63 by US News & World Report, making it a strong option for prospective law students in the current application cycle. According to the 2024 ABA 509 Report, St. John's Law School has an entering 1L class size of approximately 241 with an acceptance rate of 30.6%, positioning it among the competitive law schools for JD applicants.

About St. John's Law School Admissions

Based on the 2024 ABA 509 Report, 3245 candidates submitted JD applications to St. John's Law School and 993 received acceptance letters. The law school application process here is selective for prospective students with an acceptance rate of 30.6%.

The JD program at St. John's Law School enrolls a first-year class of 241 law students each year, with an admissions yield rate of 23.97%. This means that of the 993 applicants who received law school acceptance letters, 238 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 St. John's Law School, students should aim to meet or exceed the median statistics shown below. Meeting these GPA and LSAT targets significantly improves your chances of admission.

What LSAT score do I need for St. John's Law School?

The above statistics show that St. John's Law School typically admits students with LSAT scores ranging from 154 (25th percentile) to 164 (75th percentile), with a median of 162.

For GPA, admitted students typically have undergraduate GPAs ranging from 3.50 to 3.85, with a median of 3.74.

With an acceptance rate of 30.6%, St. John's Law School is considered a 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).