Admissions Profile

UC Berkeley School of Law

T14Ranked #11 nationally

Berkeley, California18.2% 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 - 174
25th: 169Median: 17275th: 174

GPA Range

GPA (25th - 75th Percentile)

3.80 - 3.95
25th: 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