Northeastern University School of Law Acceptance Rates, Requirements, and Deadlines
37.27% Northeastern University School of Law Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Northeastern University School of Law is 37.27% for the academic year 2023-2024. 3,775 students applied and 1,407 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 229 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 16.28%.
Acceptance Rate Comparison for Northeastern University School of Law
Compared to law schools in U.S., Northeastern University School of Law's acceptance rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 42%. Compared to law schools in Massachusetts, Northeastern University School of Law's acceptance rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 45%.
You can compare Northeastern University School of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 30% and 40%
Acceptance Rate | Yield | First-Year Enroll | Total Enroll | |
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Northeastern University School of Law | 37.27% | 16.28% | 229 | 950 |
All Law Schools | 42.35% | 31.09% | 187 | 714 |
Public | 41.36% | 31.47% | 161 | 636 |
Private | 43.11% | 30.79% | 207 | 774 |
Massachusetts Law Schools | 45% | 24.81% | 252 | 940 |
Public | 67.27% | 15.61% | 111 | 354 |
Private | 42.27% | 25.96% | 269 | 1,013 |
Application timeline & Requirements
For 2024 fall term class, the application deadline at Northeastern University School of Law is March 1, 2024 (Regular Decision Deadline). The school may accept application after the deadline, but it may give benefits to early applicants such as high acceptance chance and scholarship opportunity. Check detailed explanation about application time line at Northeastern University School of Law' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to Northeastern University School of Law applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page. You may want to read the common law school application process and requirements to learn the law school application process.
Timeline
Early Decision Deadline | 2023-12-01 |
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Regular Decision Deadline | 2024-03-01 |
Admission Contact | |
Phone | 617-373-2395 |
lawadmissions@northeastern.edu | |
General Admission Information | https://law.northeastern.edu/admissions/ |
Application Requirements | https://law.northeastern.edu/admissions/jd/application-process/first-year-jd-applicants/ |
Application Requirements
CAS Report |
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Résumé |
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Personal Statement |
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One Letter Of Recommendation | |
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Data Source: https://law.northeastern.edu/admissions/jd/application-process/first-year-jd-applicants/
2024 LSAT Scores and GPA
The LSAT score at Northeastern University School of Law is 163 and GPA is 3.72 over 229 enrolled students for the academic year 2023-2024.
Compared to law schools in U.S., Northeastern University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 159. Compared to law schools in Massachusetts, Northeastern University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 159.
You can compare Northeastern University School of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 160 and 165
The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 166 and the 25th percentile is 158. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.82 and the 25th percentile is 3.47.
2024 Scores
LSAT Scores | GPA | |
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Northeastern University School of Law | 163 | 3.72 |
All Law Schools | 159 | 3.61 |
Public | 159 | 3.64 |
Private | 158 | 3.58 |
Massachusetts Law Schools | 159 | 3.60 |
Public | 150 | 3.39 |
Private | 161 | 3.63 |
LSAT Score
25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile | ||
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2019 | Overall | 156 | 161 | 163 |
Full-time | 156 | 161 | 163 | |
Part-time | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
2020 | Overall | 156 | 162 | 163 |
Full-time | 156 | 162 | 163 | |
Part-time | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
2021 | Overall | 158 | 162 | 164 |
Full-time | 158 | 162 | 164 | |
Part-time | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
2022 | Overall | 158 | 162 | 164 |
Full-time | 159 | 162 | 164 | |
Part-time | 154 | 160 | 164 | |
2023 | Overall | 158 | 163 | 166 |
Full-time | 159 | 163 | 166 | |
Part-time | 156 | 161 | 164 | |
2024 | Overall | 158 | 163 | 165 |
Full-time | 158 | 163 | 165 | |
Part-time | 156 | 159 | 165 |
GPA
25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile | ||
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2019 | Overall | 3.37 | 3.6 | 3.79 |
Full-time | 3.37 | 3.6 | 3.79 | |
Part-time | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
2020 | Overall | 3.4 | 3.63 | 3.75 |
Full-time | 3.4 | 3.63 | 3.75 | |
Part-time | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
2021 | Overall | 3.36 | 3.65 | 3.78 |
Full-time | 3.36 | 3.65 | 3.78 | |
Part-time | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
2022 | Overall | 3.45 | 3.66 | 3.79 |
Full-time | 3.45 | 3.68 | 3.8 | |
Part-time | 3.1 | 3.45 | 3.66 | |
2023 | Overall | 3.47 | 3.7 | 3.82 |
Full-time | 3.48 | 3.7 | 3.83 | |
Part-time | 3.31 | 3.51 | 3.78 | |
2024 | Overall | 3.52 | 3.72 | 3.83 |
Full-time | 3.55 | 3.72 | 3.84 | |
Part-time | 3.22 | 3.59 | 3.82 |
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