Admissions Profile
Cornell Law School
T14Ranked #13 nationally
Ithaca, New York — 19.2% acceptance rate with a median LSAT of 172 and median GPA of 3.88.
Admissions at a Glance
19.2%
Acceptance Rate
172
Median LSAT
3.88
Median GPA
200
Class Size
LSAT Score Range
LSAT (25th - 75th Percentile)
169 - 17425th: 169Median: 17275th: 174
GPA Range
GPA (25th - 75th Percentile)
3.79 - 3.9425th: 3.79Median: 3.8875th: 3.94
Application Timeline
Application Deadline
February 1
Decision Timeline
March through May
Tips for Getting Into Cornell Law
- Quantify achievements in your resume whenever possible
- Show genuine interest by attending information sessions and visiting campus
- Highlight leadership experience and impact in your personal statement
- Explain any GPA dips or LSAT retakes with context, not excuses