Admissions Profile
UC Berkeley School of Law
T14Ranked #11 nationally
Berkeley, California — 18.2% acceptance rate with a median LSAT of 172 and median GPA of 3.89.
Admissions at a Glance
18.2%
Acceptance Rate
172
Median LSAT
3.89
Median GPA
290
Class Size
LSAT Score Range
LSAT (25th - 75th Percentile)
169 - 17425th: 169Median: 17275th: 174
GPA Range
GPA (25th - 75th Percentile)
3.80 - 3.9525th: 3.80Median: 3.8975th: 3.95
Application Timeline
Application Deadline
February 1
Decision Timeline
March through May
Tips for Getting Into Berkeley Law
- Strong LSAT scores above the 75th percentile significantly boost your chances
- Explain any GPA dips or LSAT retakes with context, not excuses
- Request letters of recommendation from professors who know your work well
- Craft a compelling narrative that shows intellectual curiosity and self-awareness