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UGA Law School (UGA)
Track decisions and applicant data for the 2023-2024 cycle — 744 applicants reporting.
23-24 · selected
22-23 · previous
ABA 509 (2023): 3,027 apps · 447 offers · 163 enrolled · 14.77% acceptance rate
This school uses "hold" instead of "waitlist" — same thing, different name. 36 applicants are on hold this cycle and are included in the waitlist numbers above.
Detailed Breakdown
Accepted · 205 total (incl. 5 from waitlist) · 8.8% yield
Waitlist · 256 total · 2% accepted off WL
Admissions Data
| LSAT & GPA Statistics | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | 50th | 75th | |
|
LSAT
(ABA · 2023)
89th percentile
|
159 | 169 | 170 |
| LSAT (LSD) | 161 | 166 | 170 |
|
GPA
(ABA · 2023)
87th percentile
|
3.56 | 3.83 | 3.95 |
| GPA (LSD) | 3.47 | 3.73 | 3.9 |
| Average Statistics by Decision (LSD) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Metric | Rejected | All | Accepted |
| LSAT | 162.6 | 165.35 | 170.83 |
| GPA | 3.56 | 3.63 | 3.69 |
| Softs | T3.28 | T3.27 | T3.33 |
| Avg $ | - | - | $85,062 |
| Admissions Metrics (ABA 509) | |
|---|---|
| Metric | Value |
| Applications |
3027
79th percentile
|
| Admission Offers | 447 |
| Class Size |
163
48th percentile
|
| Acceptance Rate |
14.77%
93rd percentile
|
| Yield Rate |
35.57%
77th percentile
|
| Application Process Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Avg Days: Sent to Decision | 64 days |
| Avg Days: UR to Decision | 66 days |
| Interview Invite Rate | 0.0% |
| Interview → Acceptance Rate | - |
Decision Timing
Selected Cycle (2023-2024) decisions (solid) vs. 258 decisions from Previous Cycle (2022-2023) (faded). Click the previous cycle in the legend to toggle.
Where Is UGA 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
94.8% of UGA Law School graduates secured JD-required employment, with a median private sector salary of $120,000 and a 89.06% first-time bar passage rate (2023 ABA 509 data).
JD Employment Rate
First-Time Bar Pass
Median Starting Salary
Employment Quality
JD Required
BigLaw Placement
Federal Clerkships
Employment Quality Distribution
Law Firm Employment by Size
Employment Quality Matrix
Bar Required ★ 154 (89.0% of class)
JD Advantage 10 (5.8% of class)
Professional 2 (1.2% of class)
Other 0 (0.0% of class)
School-Funded 0 (0.0% 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 ★ | 154 | 0 | — | — | 154 | 89.0% |
| JD Advantage | 8 | 2 | — | — | 10 | 5.8% |
| Professional | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1.2% |
| Other | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0.0% |
| School-Funded | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total Employed | 162 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 166 | 96.0% |
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 | 53.8% |
58th percentile
|
| Judicial Clerkships | 19.7% |
88th percentile
|
| Government | 8.7% |
28th percentile
|
| Public Interest | 5.8% |
24th percentile
|
| Business | 6.9% |
42nd percentile
|
| Academia | 1.2% |
50th percentile
|
Clerkships by Type
| Type | Graduates | % of Class | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal | 17 | 9.8% |
95th percentile
|
| State/Local | 17 | 9.8% | — |
Federal clerkships enhance careers in litigation and academia.
Bar Exam Performance
| Metric | Rate | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| First-Time Pass | 89.06% |
79th percentile
|
| Ultimate Pass | 98.85% |
90th percentile
|
| Jurisdiction Weighted | 77.48% | — |
Salary Outcomes
Private Sector
Public Sector
Career Outcomes Summary
Law school tuition at UGA Law School is $72k annually (calculated from semester costs). Prospective law students should budget approximately $46k for the total annual cost of attending (including tuition, fees, books, and living expenses).
After completing their JD program at UGA Law School, graduates entering private law firms earn a median starting salary of $120,000. JD graduates pursuing public sector legal careers start at approximately $66,900. 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 53.8% of UGA Law School JD graduates secure positions at law firms after graduation. Additionally, 19.7% of graduates obtain prestigious judicial clerkships, and 5.8% pursue public interest law careers. Overall, 94.8% of JD graduates were employed at jobs that required a JD within 10 months of graduation.
For JD graduates from UGA Law School, the first-time bar exam pass rate is 89.06%. Within two years, 98.85% of graduates ultimately pass the bar exam. The school's first-time pass rate is +11.6% 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.
Cost of Attendance
Annual Tuition
Annual Fees
Cost of Living
Scholarship & Grant Aid
Students Receiving Grants
Median Grant
Grant Range (25th–75th)
Grant Distribution
Debt & ROI
Avg Debt at Graduation
Graduates Who Borrowed
Debt-to-Salary Ratio
Conditional Scholarships
This school reports no conditional scholarships.
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Read moreAbout UGA Law School admissions
UGA Law School , commonly known as UGA, is a prestigious JD program located in Athens, Georgia. In the competitive 2023 law school rankings, UGA Law School was ranked 20 by US News & World Report, making it a top-tier law school for admissions-focused applicants. According to the 2023 ABA 509 Report, UGA Law School has an entering 1L class size of approximately 163 with an acceptance rate of 14.77%, positioning it among the most selective law schools for JD applicants.
About UGA Law School Admissions
Based on the 2023 ABA 509 Report, 3027 candidates submitted JD applications to UGA Law School and 447 received acceptance letters. The law school application process here is highly competitive for prospective students with an acceptance rate of 14.77%.
The JD program at UGA Law School enrolls a first-year class of 163 law students each year, with an admissions yield rate of 35.57%. This means that of the 447 applicants who received law school acceptance letters, 159 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 UGA 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 UGA Law School?
The above statistics show that UGA Law School typically admits students with LSAT scores ranging from 159 (25th percentile) to 170 (75th percentile), with a median of 169.
For GPA, admitted students typically have undergraduate GPAs ranging from 3.56 to 3.95, with a median of 3.83.
With an acceptance rate of 14.77%, UGA 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).