Admission Criteria

Past academic performance is an important indicator of how an individual is likely to perform in law school. The selectivity of the undergraduate institution, the difficulty of the major, and the grade trend are all taken into consideration in the evaluation of an individual's academic record. However, law school admission committees take into consideration other factors beyond applicants' undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) grade point average. They also heavily weigh the LSAT score, extracurricular activities, work experience, community service, letters of reference, personal statement, race and ethnicity, state residency, leadership, and barriers encountered.