University of Chicago Law School Acceptance Rates, Requirements, and Deadlines

12.78% University of Chicago Law School Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of Chicago Law School is 12.78% for the academic year 2023-2024. 5,259 students applied and 672 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 180 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 26.79%.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for University of Chicago Law School

Compared to law schools in U.S., University of Chicago Law School's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 42%. Compared to law schools in Illinois, University of Chicago Law School's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 42%.
You can compare University of Chicago Law School with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 10% and 20%
University of Chicago Law School Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
University of Chicago Law School12.78%26.79%180686
All Law Schools42.35%31.09%187714
Public41.36%31.47%161636
Private43.11%30.79%207774
Illinois Law Schools42%25.22%193721
Public57.04%26.94%178566
Private31.78%24.08%204824

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2024 fall term class, the application deadline at University of Chicago Law School 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 University of Chicago Law School' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Chicago Law School 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.
Early Decision Deadline2023-12-01
Regular Decision Deadline2024-03-01
Admission Contact
Phone773-702-9494
Emailadmissions@law.uchicago.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://www.law.uchicago.edu/admissions
Application Requirementshttps://www.law.uchicago.edu/application-requirements
Transcripts
    LSAT, GRE, Or GMAP Scores
    • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
    • Additional GRE scores may be optional.
    Résumé
    • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
    Letters Of Recommendation
    • Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general
    • May require right of access to recommendations.
    Personal Statement
    • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.

    2024 LSAT Scores and GPA

    The LSAT score at University of Chicago Law School is 173 and GPA is 3.94 over 180 enrolled students for the academic year 2023-2024.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., University of Chicago Law School' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 159. Compared to law schools in Illinois, University of Chicago Law School' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 161.
    You can compare University of Chicago Law School with law schools that have similar LSAT score over 170
    The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 175 and the 25th percentile is 169. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.97 and the 25th percentile is 3.81.
    13 matriculated applicants, 7.14% of first-year students, submitted GRE score and you can check the score below by test subject.
    LSAT ScoresGPA
    University of Chicago Law School1733.94
    All Law Schools1593.61
    Public1593.64
    Private1583.58
    Illinois Law Schools1613.64
    Public1543.47
    Private1653.76
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2019167171173
    2020167170172
    2021167171173
    2022169172175
    2023169173175
    2024169173175
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    20193.733.893.96
    20203.783.93.96
    20213.723.893.95
    20223.823.913.98
    20233.813.913.97
    20243.833.943.99
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    Number of Submitters13
    Verbal163166166
    Quantitative158162166
    Analytical Writing566