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Texas A&M Law School
Fort Worth, Texas
Rank #22 (USNWR 2024)
168
LSAT
3.97
GPA
13.5%
Admit Rate
25th, 50th, 75th lines show admitted class %iles
JD Admissions & Requirements
Data from 2024 admissions cycle
168
LSAT
3.97
GPA
13.5%
Admit Rate
Texas A&M Law School is a prestigious JD program located in Fort Worth, Texas. In the competitive 2024 law school rankings, Texas A&M Law School was ranked 22 by US News & World Report, making it a strong option for prospective law students in the current application cycle. For the 2024 admissions cycle, Texas A&M Law School has an entering 1L class size of approximately 121 with an acceptance rate of 13.5%, positioning it among the most selective law schools for JD applicants.
Also known as
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
TAMU A&M
Law School Applications
4556
JD application volume in 2024 cycle
JD Acceptance Rate
13.5%
JD Program Size
121
JD Tuition Cost
$97k
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Wisdom from Texas A&M Law School Admits
3.98 / 167 • University of Notre Dame • 5 months ago
I would have gotten in every where if I had done the optional essays and apply earlier. That’s...
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3.71 / 174 • New York University • 5 months ago
My handle is the same on Reddit if you have any questions (or if you want to view my cycle...
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3.96 / 169 • Texas A&M University • 5 months ago
Be Patient, the decisions will come (Im talking to myself)
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3.63 / 168 • Texas A&M University • 5 months ago
165 -> 163 -> 168 -> 166 (lol). Previous career in healthcare/med school. Goals are Dallas big...
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3.28 / 172 • University of Minnesota • 5 months ago
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Texas A&M Law School Law School Admissions Data & Statistics
2024-2025 Cycle Overview
928 applicants
Accepted
11
/
88
Waitlisted
119
Rejected
323
-
Withdrawn
188
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Admissions Graphs
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25th, 50th, 75th lines show admitted class %iles
25th, 50th, 75th lines show admitted class %iles
Filters
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 2024 admissions cycle at Texas A&M Law School, 4556 candidates submitted JD applications and 614 received acceptance letters. The law school application process here is highly competitive for prospective students with an acceptance rate of 13.5%.
The JD program at Texas A&M Law School enrolls a first-year class of 121 law students each year, with an admissions yield rate of 19.54%. This means that of the 614 applicants who received law school acceptance letters, 120 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 Texas A&M 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.
JD Admission Requirements & Application Statistics
| Admissions Metrics (ABA 509) | |
|---|---|
| Metric | Value |
| Applications |
4556
|
| Admission Offers | 614 |
| Class Size |
121
|
| Acceptance Rate |
13.5%
|
| Yield Rate |
19.54%
|
| Average Statistics by Decision (LSD) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Metric | Rejected | All | Accepted |
| LSAT | 161.52 | 164.86 | 169.98 |
| GPA | 3.48 | 3.61 | 3.77 |
| Softs | T3.22 | T3.26 | T3.31 |
| Avg Scholarship | - | - | $70,716 |
* Softs are self-reported ratings (T1-T4) representing non-numeric application factors
| LSAT & GPA Statistics (ABA 509) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | 50th | 75th | |
|
LSAT
|
160 | 168 | 169 |
|
GPA
|
3.56 | 3.97 | 4.00 |
| LSD User Stats | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Metric | 25th | 50th | 75th |
| LSAT | 160.0 (0.0) | 165.0 (-3.0) | 170.0 (+1.0) |
| GPA | 3.4 (-0.16) | 3.72 (-0.25) | 3.91 (-0.09) |
* Based on 928 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 | 77 days |
| Avg Days: UR to Decision | 50 days |
| Interview Invite Rate | 11.6% |
| Interview → Acceptance Rate | 28.0% |
The above statistics show that Texas A&M Law School typically admits students with LSAT scores ranging from 160 (25th percentile) to 169 (75th percentile), with a median of 168.
For GPA, admitted students typically have undergraduate GPAs ranging from 3.56 to 4.00, with a median of 3.97.
With an acceptance rate of 13.5%, Texas A&M Law School is considered a highly competitive 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
Texas A&M Law School Application Status Data
Application statuses submitted by LSData users
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Texas A&M Law School Law School Employment Outcomes
Overview
JD Employment Rate
100.0%
First-Time Bar Pass
92.99%
Median Starting Salary
-
Private Sector
Employment Quality
JD Required
93.8%
BigLaw Placement
19.1%
Federal Clerkships
1.7%
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 ★ | 167 | 0 | — | — | 167 | 93.8% |
| JD Advantage | 11 | 0 | — | — | 11 | 6.2% |
| Professional | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0.0% |
| School-Funded | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total Employed | 178 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 178 | 100.0% |
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 | 68.5% |
|
| Judicial Clerkships | 1.7% |
|
| Government | 15.7% |
|
| Public Interest | 7.3% |
|
| Business | 5.1% |
|
| Academia | 1.7% |
|
Judicial Clerkships
Clerkships by Type
| Clerkship Type | Graduates | % of Class | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal | 3 | 1.7% |
|
| State/Local | 0 | 0.0% | — |
Federal clerkships are highly prestigious positions that significantly enhance career prospects in litigation and academia.
Bar Examination Performance
First-Time Pass Rate
92.99%
Takers:
157
Passed:
146
vs State Avg
+14.1%
Ultimate Pass Rate
98.19%
Takers:
166
Passed:
163
Within 2 years
Jurisdiction Weighted
78.91%
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 Texas A&M Law School is $97k annually (calculated from semester costs). Prospective law students should budget approximately $57k for the total annual cost of attending (including tuition, fees, books, and living expenses).
For JD graduates from Texas A&M Law School, the first-time bar exam pass rate is 92.99%. Within two years, 98.19% of graduates ultimately pass the bar exam. The school's first-time pass rate is +14.1% 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.